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British parliament to debate ‘rights violation’ in Kashmir
British parliament’s House of Commons has agreed to hold a special debate on the state of human rights in Kashmir. British MP David Ward informed the backbench business committee that “ongoing Kashmir dispute a threat to regional and global peace” ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
'Vacate Office in New Delhi': India asks UNMOGIP, the UN Observer on J&K
Indian Government has asked United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to vacate its Government accommodations in New Delhi. Reacting to this, Pakistan said that such steps would not change the legal status of the Kashmir dispute ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
PM Modi opens Katra-Udhampur rail link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 25 km-long Katra-Udhampur railway line in Jammu. The rail link will connect the base camp town of Katra directly with the rest of the country and facilitate millions of devotees who visit the Vaishno ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
J&K Govt. increased retirement age of state employees to 60
The Jammu & Kashmir government has increased the retirement age of government employees from 58 to 60. The state Cabinet also enhanced the minimum age for eligibility for entry into government service by 3 years to 40. It also decided ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
“Jammu and Kashmir”- First state to declare all Election booths as No Smoking Zones
Jammu and Kashmir became the first state in the country to declare all election booths in the Lok Sabha polls 2014 as no smoking zones. It will be mandatory for all election booths to display the warning ‘No Smoking Area ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
RGGVY: Evaluation Studies Show a Positive Impact on Women and Education in Rural India
Evaluation studies of RGGVY (Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana) commissioned by Rural Electrification Corporation have revealed that the programme has empowered the rural women. Affect of electrification under RGGVY scheme on some states: Rajasthan: 75% of women are able to work ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
101st Indian Science Congress
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the 101st Indian Science Congress at Jammu University, Jammu. The five-day (Feb 3-7, 2014) event will see deliberations and presentation of papers by the scientific fraternity from across the globe. The focus is on ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Ladakh celebrates Losar to mark New Year
Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir celebrated the festival of Losar with traditional and religious fervor and gaiety. The festival which is celebrated for 15 days marks the start of the New Year. Abour Losar: Losar is a centuries-old community-based ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs