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Hanuman Akhara selected for Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar

August 23, 2014

Guru Hanuman Akhara, a wrestling academy based in Delhi, has been chosen for Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar (RKPP) for year 2014. As per Sports Ministry, Guru Hanuman Akhara has been chosen for ‘establishment and management of sports academies of excellence.’ ..

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Dipa Karmakar: First Indian woman gymnast to win a medal in Commonwealth Games

July 31, 2014

Dipa Karmakar (20) scripted history as she clinched bronze in the vault event in the Commonwealth Games 2014 at Glasgow, Scotland, by becoming the first Indian woman gymnast and second person of the country to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games. ..

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Unregulated e-rickshaws not permitted: Delhi HC

July 24, 2014

Delhi High Court lambasted the Delhi government for its inability to regulate or check e-rickshaws plying unbridled on the roads. HC, while hearing a plea, has said that it would not permit unregulated e-rickshaws without license, registration or insurance and ..

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Delhi Budget 2014: Highlights

July 18, 2014

Budget of a State/Union Territory under President’s Rule: Budget of a State under President’s rule is presented to Lok Sabha. The procedure followed in regard to the Budget of the Union Government is followed in the case of State Budget also ..

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320 Mahila Suraksha Dals will soon be functional in Delhi

July 16, 2014

With a view to enhance the safety of women and girls in Delhi, 320 Mahila Suraksha Dals (MSDs) will soon be made functional. As a pilot program, one MSD each in all 11 districts in Delhi will be inaugurated on ..

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Trial run of India’s fastest train on Delhi-Agra at 160 kmph successful

July 3, 2014

The first trial run of the India’s fastest train on the New Delhi-Agra route was performed successfully by the Indian Railways. The train covered a distance of 200 kms in 100 minutes against the slated time of 90 minutes. Although ..

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Founder of Himalayan mineral water Dadi Balsara passed away

June 20, 2014

Dadi Balsara (81) who founded Himalayan natural mineral water brand passed away at his home “Taj Mansingh Hotel” in Delhi. Dadi Balsara: He started his career as an LIC officer in Nagpur on a monthly pay of Rs 600. He later tried ..

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Delhi is India’s first kerosene-free city

June 19, 2014

As per an announcement by the Delhi Government, the national capital has become the first ‘kerosene-free city’ in the country. It was announced that the ‘Delhi: A Kerosene-Free City Scheme, 2012’ has been implemented successfully and now no subsidized kerosene ..

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Delhi government gives nod to Rapid Rail corridors to Alwar, Meerut, Panipat

June 13, 2014

The Delhi government has approved the alignments of the three Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors. These corridors will link the Delhi with Panipat, Meerut and Alwar. These three alignments were recommended by the National Capital Regional Planning Board (NCRPB). ..

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Cyclone Nanauk moves towards Oman, monsoon to reach Maharashtra, Gujarat in few days

June 12, 2014

“Nanauk”, the tropical cyclone that emerged in the east-central Arabian Sea is likely to hit Oman on June 15, 2014. Due to the influence of the cyclone, Delhi witnessed an unexpected hike in moisture levels which caused rain bringing the soaring ..

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