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Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area added in World Heritage list

June 23, 2014

India’s Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA), has been inscribed on the World Heritage List as per Criterion (X) of UNESCO Guidelines. The Criterion X is “To contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of ..

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June 23: World observes International Widows day

June 23, 2014

International Widows Day was observed across the world on June 23. The Day aims to draw people’s attention towards the condition of widows of all ages and across regions and cultures. Abuse of widows and their children has become one ..

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“Project Mausam”: Culture Ministry initiative to explore multi-faceted Indian Ocean

June 22, 2014

India’s Union Ministry of Culture launched “Project Mausam” at the 38th summit of the World Heritage Committee in Doha, Qatar. The Project aims to explore the multi-faceted Indian Ocean region and collaborate archaeological and historical research in order to document the ..

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Jalpaiguri bifurcation takes the number of districts in Bengal to 20

June 21, 2014

A new district is being carved out by bifurcating Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal with a view to expedite government services. The new district will be Alipurduar. This will be state’s 20th district and will get status of district on ..

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Government sets up Panel to look into the cause of gas leakage in Bhilai Steel Plant

June 19, 2014

An independent High Level Committee under the chairmanship of Shri K.K. Mehrotra, former CMD, MECON has been constituted by the Government to inquire about the cause of gas leakage from blast furnace-GCP in Bhilai Steel Plant on June12, 2014. The panel ..

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Ebola virus kills over 300 in West Africa: WHO

June 18, 2014

As per World Health Organization (WHO), the deadly Ebola virus has killed 337 people in West Africa so far. The region has reported 14 deaths and 47 new cases. Guinea is worst-hit with 264 Ebola-related deaths. In Sierra Leone, there have ..

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NTPC seeks revocation of ban on Lata Tapovan Hydro Power Project

June 16, 2014

NTPC has filed a plea seeking continuation of work on its Lata Tapovan Hydro Power Project in Uttarakhand that was put on hold following the Supreme Court’s May 7 order. The apex court has issued notice to the government in this regard. ..

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"Gauravi"- India’s first One-Stop Crisis Centre opens in Bhopal

June 16, 2014

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched ‘Gauravi’– India’s first One-Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) at J. P. Hospital in Bhopal. The centre will help women who are victims of violence by enabling them to register an FIR, medical treatment, psychological ..

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