2012

7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Hindu Kush Region of Afghanistan

Created: October 27, 2015

A powerful earthquake of magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale has hit the Hindukush region of north-eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan. The focus of earthquake was centred 196 km deep beneath the Hindu Kush Mountains. It was centred 82 km ..

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"Unbreakable": The autobiography of Mary Kom unveiled

Created: December 17, 2013

Mary Kom, the legendary boxer from North East wrote her autobiography titled “Unbreakable”. The book was inaugurated by Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan at Mumbai. Mary decided to pen down her life’s battles, so that she could inspire and motivate others ..

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PIL filed seeking directions to Govt and the two software giants Facebook Inc and Google Inc to "ensure proper accounting compliances as per RBI guidelines"

Created: April 29, 2013

A PIL has been filed by former BJP ideologue K N Govindacharya (at present a patron of Rashtriya Swabhimaan Aandolan) which seeks directions to Govt and the two software giants Facebook Inc and Google Inc to “ensure proper accounting compliances ..

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West Bengal Govt to start monthly stipend for Old Writers & Litterateurs

Created: March 29, 2013

The West Bengal Government has planned to commence from next month a monthly stipend/pension for Old Writers and Litterateurs. In the first phase of this plan: 170 people will be awarded Rs 1,500 each. 100 theatre troops will be given ..

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Bangladesh President Mohammad Zillur Rahman passed away

Created: March 28, 2013

President of Bangladesh, Mohammad Zillur Rahman, died at a Singapore hospital where he was being treated for kidney and respiratory problems. Rahman was installed as the ceremonial head of the state in 2009 after Awami League was elected in the ..

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Current Affairs of January 2013

Created: December 31, 2012

The New Year 2013 begins with Tuesday. The following current affairs events are expected to be observed in January 2013. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas India will host the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013 from January 7-9, 2013 at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, ..

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