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Union Ministry issued food safety guidelines for ICDS

January 3, 2014

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development issued food safety and hygiene guidelines to prevent contamination of supplementary nutrition provided to pregnant women and children under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. Operational Guidelines for Food Safety and ..

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China banned officials from smoking in public places

January 3, 2014

China’s ruling Communist Party issued an order to ban officials from smoking in public places or while performing official duties. According to the circular – Officials are not allowed to smoke in public places viz. schools, hospitals, offices, public transport, ..

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Pakistan appoints a female judge to Sharia Court for the first time

January 3, 2014

Ms Ashraf Jehan (56) appointed as the first female judge of Shariah Court (Pakistan), which hears cases under the Islamic legislation. Ms Jehan was earlier serving as an additional judge at the high court in Sindh. Note: The Shariah Court ..

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PETA's Person of the Year: Dr Shashi Tharoor

January 3, 2014

The Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Shashi Tharoor named as the Person of the Year by the animal rights body PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) – India for taking steps to advance animal ..

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Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government Okays 50% power subsidy

January 1, 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government declared 50% subsidy on the power tariff to benefit approximately 28 lakh households, after announcing 667 litres of water free of charge to all households in the capital who have metered connections. Salient Features ..

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces free water

January 1, 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal delivered on the AAP’s promise of its poll manifesto by announcing 20 kilo litres of free water a month to all metered households. The decision was questioned by Congress, saying every citizen of Delhi must ..

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