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Tata Starbucks launch two outlets in Delhi
The joint venture of Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages, Tata Starbucks, expanded further by opening two outlets at Terminal III of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) domestic and international terminals in Delhi. Starbucks Corporation is an American global ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
12 LPG cylinders to BPL households in Delhi
The Delhi government has decided to raise the number of subsidized LPG cylinders from 9 to 12 for BPL families and other marginalized sections. The move is expected to benefit 4 lakh families. A few days before, Centre had increased ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Patiala House court unveils e-stamping
Patiala House court complex, one of the six district courts in Delhi switched to e-stamping facility completely. With this the court became the first district court to fully switch over to the e-stamping process and eliminate stamp papers. Why this ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
CJI inaugurates fast track court to try sexual offences in Delhi
Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir inaugurated first of the four fast track courts in Saket, Delhi to hear cases of sexual offence cases against women. Other fast track courts would start operating from January 3, 2013 at Rohini, Tis ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Government cuts down launch of cash transfer scheme
The Centre has scaled down the launch of its ambitious Direct Cash Transfer scheme to cover 20 districts, instead of 43 as planned. It has also kept LPG also out of its ambit for now. Why this scaling down? The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Commission headed by “Justice Usha Mehra” to opine measures to make Delhi safe for women
In response to furor and protest against the incidence of the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi, the Union Cabinet set up a Commission of Inquiry which will be headed by the former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Usha ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Government to digitize cable TV network in 38 more cities
Phase-2 of the campaign to digitize the cable TV network in India has been started by The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. In the phase0-2, 38 cities in 15 states will be covered by March 31, 2013. Earlier, the digitization ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Kerosene-free Delhi Scheme launched by Delhi state govt
The Delhi govt has taken an initiative to make the national capital Kerosene free, the Delhi Government. It has unveiled Kerosene-free Delhi scheme in the capital. Under this scheme, the Delhi govt will distribute gas stoves and LPG cylinders free of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Planning Commission approves privatization of water distribution in Delhi
The Planning Commission approved the Delhi Government’s move to engage with private entities in supply of water in several areas of the city similar to power sector. The private entities would rationalize the water distribution network and ensure consumers 24×7 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Now Delhi will have 11 Districts
The Delhi govt has decided to divide Delhi into 11 sessions and revenue districts. The decision is taken to provide speedy justice and efficient administration to the Union territory. Currently the number of districts is 9 which include Central, North, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012