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Fact Box: Mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh
Renowned mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh, who came to be known as India’s Einstein, passed away in Patna on 14 November. Born in Bihar, the 74 year old Vashishtha was suffering from a prolonged mental illness schizophrenia from the last 35 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Addressing 50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) at Rajgir in Bihar; President Ram Nath Kovind said the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha and Gandhi are panacea for fundamental problems faced by individuals, a community, a ..
India’s 2nd riverine Multi-Modal terminal (MMT) inaugurated by PM Modi
India’s 2nd riverine Multi-Modal terminal (MMT) has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sahibganj in Jharkhand on 12th September 2019. It is constructed by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on river Ganga under Jal Marg Vikas ..
Dr. Jagannath Mishra, 3-times former chief minister of Bihar, passes away
Dr. Jagannath Mishra (82), the 3-times former chief minister of Bihar, has passed away in Delhi on August 19, 2019. He was known for sharp political acumen and bold decision-making, which he demonstrated during the peak of his career. Mishra ..
UP government to set up Atal Bihari Vajpayee residential schools for children of labourers
In Uttar Pradesh, the state government has decided to set up Atal Bihari Vajpayee residential schools for children of labourers in all 18 divisions of state. Beside this, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced many projects in state in remembrance of ..
Centre approves Rs 4,900 crore Kosi-Mechi Interlinking project
Union Government has approved Rs 4,900 crore Kosi-Mechi Interlinking project for interlinking of Kosi and Mechi rivers of Bihar. This is the second major river interlinking project in the country to be approved by Central Government after the Ken-Betwa project ..