Page-2 of GKToday Archives: March, 2016

Oscar winning actor Patty Duke passes away

March 31, 2016

Acclaimed Actor and singer Patty Duke passed away due to Sepsis from a ruptured intestine. She was 69. She had won Academy award (Oscar) in 1963 at the age of 16 for her portrayal of deaf blind political activist Helen ..

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Telangana Government launches M-Wallet Mobile App

March 31, 2016

Telangana Government has launched M-Wallet, new mobile app to facilitate citizens to get digital copies of documents like driving licence and registration certificate. It was launched by Telangana IT minister KT Rama Rao and Transport Minister P Mahender Reddy in ..

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China launches 22nd BeiDou navigation satellite

March 30, 2016

China has successfully launched 22nd new generation satellite into space as part of its domestic BeiDou Navigation System (BDS). It was launched using Long March-3A carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center located in the south-western province of Sichuan. It ..

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Htin Kyaw sworn in as first elected President of Myanmar

March 30, 2016

Htin Kyaw (69) sworn in as the first elected civilian (non-military) President of Myanmar after 53 years of military rule. Myanmar’s Army was in power since 1962 coup. He belongs to National League for Democracy (NLD) Party and succeeds Thein ..

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Russia approves OVL’s deal to acquire 15% stake in Vankor oilfield

March 30, 2016

The Russian Government has approved a deal of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) to acquire 15% stake in Vankor oilfield from Rosneft. The deal was signed between the OVL and Rosneft in September 2015 and is worth 1.3 billion US dollars. ..

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Ebola outbreak in West Africa no longer poses global risk: WHO

March 30, 2016

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Ebola outbreak in West Africa is no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO, a specialized agency of the United Nations has officially declared an end to a nearly ..

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