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Govt unveils third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031
October 3rd, 2017
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has unveiled third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031 to chalk out future road map for wildlife conservation.
Meenakshi Temple named Best ‘Swachh Iconic Place’ in India
October 3rd, 2017
The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple has been adjudged best ‘Swachh Iconic Place’ in India.
President appoints Commission to examine sub-categorisation of OBCs
October 3rd, 2017
President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed a Commission to examine the sub-categorization of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Global Wildlife Programme Conference held in New Delhi
October 3rd, 2017
The Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) Conference was recently held in New Delhi.
Max Verstappen wins Malaysian Grand Prix
October 2nd, 2017
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen gave himself a perfect 20th birthday present by winning the last Malaysian Grand Prix.
Nepal, India to conduct joint tiger census in November
October 2nd, 2017
Nepal and India will be conducting in November a joint head count of tigers in the national parks, forests and sanctuaries along the international border between the two neighbours using a similar camera tapping method.
Karnataka unveils scheme to feed 12 lakh pregnant women
October 2nd, 2017
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the “Mathru Purna” scheme, which aims to provide nutritious meals to about 12 lakh pregnant women and lactating mothers in the state.
‘No helmet, no petrol’ rule comes into force in Andhra Pradesh
October 2nd, 2017
‘No helmet, no petrol’ rule for two-wheeler riders to reduce road accident deaths has come into force in Andhra Pradesh, with chief minister Chandrababu Naidu urging all the petrol bunk dealers to cooperate.
Odisha Government creating land bank for industrial allocation
October 2nd, 2017
The Odisha Government is creating 1.2 lakh acre land bank across state for allocation to industrial sector in order to avoid repeat of Posco fiasco.
NHAI launches countrywide Free Eye Check-up Campaign
October 2nd, 2017
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched countrywide Free Eye Check-up Campaign and distribution of spectacles for truck drivers, cleaners and helpers.