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Ladakh declared as third administrative division of J and K
The Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the creation of a separate administrative division for Ladakh region. It is hailed as a landmark decision by the governor ruled state under President Rule. Fact Box The State of Jammu and Kashmir had two ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Ladakh Given Divisional Status by Government
Ladakh was granted a divisional status by the State Government on 9th February, which created three administrative units – Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in the state. The status was granted by the J&K Governor Mr. Satya Pal Malik. What is ..
2019 Dard Aryan Festival (Aryan Utsav) held in New Delhi,
The Dard Aryan Tribe of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh region known for its liberal customs and ornate costumes is struggling to keep its vibrant cultural legacy alive. Recently, at the 2019 Dard Aryan Festival (Aryan Utsav) in New Delhi, the ..
Union Cabinet approves setting up of 3 New AIIMS
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the setting up of three new AIIMS institutions. The three new institutions would come up at Vijaynagar at Samba of Jammu Region, Awantipora in Pulwama of Kashmir Region and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Mushtaq Ahmad Tantray wins 2018 Sahitya Academy Award for Kashmiri language
Mushtaq Ahmad Tantray, a prominent Kashmiri short-story writer and eminent broadcaster, bagged 2018 Sahitya Academy Award for his collection of short stories “AAKH’’. Mr Tantray is presently posted as Head of the Regional News Unit at Radio Kashmir Srinagar. “AAKH”, ..
The Integrated Defence Staff of Defence Ministry and ISRO signs a Memorandum of Understanding
The Integrated Defence Staff of the Defence Ministry and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up satellite-enabled telemedicine nodes to improve emergency medical support to Indian soldiers posted in high-altitude areas, especially ..
Jose Eladio Alcain appointed as Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan
Major General Jose Eladio Alcain of Uruguayan Army has been appointed new Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). He will succeed Major General Per Gustaf Lodin of Sweden, who ..
Union government sets up a study group to examine problems of people along IB, LOC in J&K
The Union Government has set up a study group to examine the problems being faced by the people living near the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) due to ever-present threat of ..
No decision on Siachen confrontation between India-Pak
No progress was achieved on resolving the military dispute on the Siachen glacier b/w India and Pakistan and both the sides stuck to their stated positions. Pakistani restated its call for demilitarization of the Siachen and moving the troops back ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Current Affairs : April 13, 2010
Appointments:SSB Jharkhand Chairman: A K ChugA K Chug, IAS and member of Revenue Council has bee appointed as next chairman of Staff Selection Board of Jharkhand. Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court: Justice Aftab Hussain SaikiaJustice Aftab Hussain ..