The 29th edition of world-famous International Yoga Festival (IYF-2018) held in Uttarakhand

The week-long 29th edition of the world-famous International Yoga Festival (IYF-2018) was held at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand from March 1-7, 2018. The IYF offers daily classes from 4 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. with more than 80 revered saints, yogacharyas, presenters and experts from nearly 20 countries around the world. There are also classes ..

Topics: Ashrams • Hindu pilgrimage sites in India • Human behavior • MUDRA • Parmarth Niketan • Physical exercise • Rishikesh • States and union territories of India • Tourism in Uttarakhand • Uttarakhand • Yoga • Yoga as exercise

Union Cabinet gives approval for establishment of new AIIMS in Himachal Pradesh

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for establishment of new AIIMS in Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The cost of the project is Rs.1351 crore and will be completed in a period of 48 months. The Institution will consist of a ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna • All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli • All India Institutes of Medical Sciences • Bathinda • Districts of India • Hindu holy cities • Mangalagiri • Raipur • Rishikesh • States and union territories of India • Universities and colleges in India

Centre to declare Rishikesh, Haridwar as Twin National Heritage Cities

Union Tourism Ministry will soon confer the title of ‘Twin National Heritage Cities’ on the temple towns of Rishikesh and Haridwar. This will be the first instance in the country in which tag is being given to any of the cities. Both heritage cities will receive funds which have been earmarked for the development. Under ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • Haridwar • Heritage Cities • Places in News • Rishikesh