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Foundation Day of Jamia Millia Islamia observed

The Jamia Millia Islamia celebrated its 94th Foundation Day on October 29. The celebrations of Foundation Day are spread out over three days.  Chief Guest The Foundation Day...

October 29, 2014

SC gives free hand to NGT to whip Ganga polluting industries

The SC has asked the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to actively involve itself in the cleaning up of the Ganges river Inactivity of other bodies The SC asked...

October 29, 2014

Government submits list of 627 people having illegal accounts in foreign banks to SC

The Centre has submitted a list of people having illegal accounts in foreign banks to the Supreme Court (SC), who handed it over to the SC appointed SIT...

October 29, 2014

Butterfly survey conducted in Periyar Tiger Reserve

A four-day long butterfly survey was conducted by 152 persons consisting of volunteers and experts. During the survey of the Periyar Tiger Reserve located in Idukki district of...

October 29, 2014

Latest ICC Test team rankings: India stands on 6th place

Thanks to its loss to Pakistan in a match of the Abu Dhabi Test Series, India dropped to sixth place in ICC’s Test rankings. This ranking change shall...

October 29, 2014

Government announces TB-Mission 2020

TB Mission 2020 is a Government of India initiative to eliminate TB or Tuberculosis in India by 2020. This mission was announced by the Health Minister at WHO’s...

October 29, 2014

Surya Prakash appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharti

Surya Prakash, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Prasar Bharti for a period of three years. Prakash’s name was recommended by a three member...

October 29, 2014

Garhwal rifles wins Cambrian Patrol

A team from the Indian Army beat 140 other participants to win the gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol that was held in UK between October 17 to...

October 29, 2014

Government to provide VSAT link for MGNREGA workers in 477 blocks

MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) workers in around 477 blocks across all States will get their wages regularly after introduction of VSAT connectivity by the...

October 29, 2014

Chhatpuja Celebrated

Chhatpuja is an ancient festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains alike. It is believed to be the only Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, a Vedic Goddess. The Chhat...

October 29, 2014

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