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Govt notifies amendments in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending norms

September 17, 2014

The government has made alterations to the norms governing expenses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) undertakings under the fresh Company Law (2013). Now a particular class of profitable companies are necessitated to spend minimum 2% of their 3-year yearly average ..

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Union Government to fund “Swachh Vidyalaya” campaign

September 16, 2014

Union Human Resource Development Ministry to fund the  Swachh Vidyalaya (Clean Schools) campaign, via the Swachh Bharat Kosh. Centre will setup “Swachh Bharat Kosh” to fund the “Swachh Bharat (Clean India)” campaign. HRD Ministry will anchor the “Swachh Vidyalaya (Clean ..

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SC clears 3% reservation for disabled in jobs and promotions in all Govt jobs including in IAS

September 14, 2014

The Supreme Court ruled 3% quota for disabled persons in all government jobs including IAS. A bench headed by Chief Justice R M Lodha held that the disabled people have not got their due in the last 19 years even ..

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6th Economic Census Report: Arunachal Pradesh has the highest proportion of hired workers among all Arunachal Pradeshs

September 13, 2014

As per the the 6th Economic Census Report 2013, Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum percentage of hired workers amongst all states, including in segments like education and health. Percentage of female hired workers in Arunachal Pradesh: 30.3% Growth rate in ..

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NGT bans tyre burning in the open, re-use of tyres as fuel

September 13, 2014

The western zone bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned the burning of tyres in public areas and also the reuse of old tyres as fuel in industries and brick kilns. The bench has instructed the environment division ..

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Bihar government acknowledges transgender as third gender

September 11, 2014

The Bihar government recognized recognise kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (eunuch) as “third gender”. The cabinet acknowledged declaring them as backward class annexure II category which will offer them quota advantage for availing or getting government jobs. The Transgenders from upper castes will be ..

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Union Ministry of Science & Technology announces “KIRAN” scheme for Women Scientists

September 11, 2014

The Union Ministry of Science & Technology also announced KIRAN (Knowledge, Involvement, Research, Advancement through Nurturing) for women scientists – A unique advertising scheme to bring about, as far as possible, gender equality in the field of science and technology. ..

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Union Government makes it compulsory for scientists to take on lectures in Public schools & colleges

September 11, 2014

Over 5,000 “highly accomplished” scientists employed with numerous departments under the Science and Technology Ministry will dedicate time to teach students of many schools and colleges in the country. It would be “mandatory” for the scientists various departments to essentially, ..

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September 8, 2014: World Literacy Day observed across the world

September 8, 2014

World Literacy Day observed across the world on September 8, 2014. The theme of International Literacy Day 2014 was “Literacy and Sustainable Development.” UNESCO announced September 8 as International Literacy Day on November 17, 1965 and this was first celebrated in 1966. Its ..

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Fresh choice of smugglers: ‘R22-Ozone-depleting fridge gas”

September 8, 2014

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has warned its offices at ports about smuggling of ozone-depleting materials as there has been a fresh surge in efforts to unlawfully ship R-22 gas, which is used in refrigerants and air-conditioners ..

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