World Aids Day: NUN receives National Award Nagaland Users’ Network (NUN) and Kripa foundation programme coordinator Ketholie Angami have received the awards during the observance of World AIDS Day 2016 on December 1, in New Delhi. The Leadership Awards was organised by India HIV&AIDS Alliance, with the partnership of National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), UNDP and
Friday, 2 December 2016
National Children Science Congress from today
National Children Science Congress from today Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Science and Technology (APCOST) will organise 24th National Children and Science Congress (NCSC) from December 3 to 4 at CBR Academy of Sports and Education at Kethanakonda in Ibrahimpatnam mandal near Vijayawada. About 250 child scientists, teachers, district coordinators and
Swiss Leaks: Income Tax moves court to prosecute Congress leader Amarinder Singh for ‘foreign assets’
Swiss Leaks: Income Tax moves court to prosecute Congress leader Amarinder Singh for ‘foreign assets’, THE Income Tax Department has moved a Ludhiana court with a prosecution complaint against former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh for being an alleged beneficiary of foreign assets which were traced due to details emerging from the probe into Indians holding HSBC
British actor Andrew Sachs, loveable waiter on 'Fawlty Towers', passes away
British actor Andrew Sachs, loveable waiter on 'Fawlty Towers', passes away Andrew Sachs, the British actor best known as the loveable Spanish waiter Manuel on the 1970s BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, has died aged 86. Sachs, who played a waiter from Barcelona on the series co-created by Monty Python star John Cleese, died on November 23, his wife Melody told the Daily Mail. Sachs,
Veteran DMK leader Ko Si Mani passes away in Kumbakonam
Veteran DMK leader Ko Si Mani passes away in Kumbakonam , THANJAVUR : Former minister and DMK’s senior leader in the central region Ko Si Mani passed away at a private hospital in Kumbakonam on Friday. He was 87 and had been ailing for a while. A native of Mekkirimangalam in Nagapppattinam, Mani settled in Aaduthurai near Kumbakonam and was a regular face during DMK regimes, holding
Former Puducherry Deputy Speaker A V Sreedharan passes away
Former Puducherry Deputy Speaker A V Sreedharan passes away , Former Puducherry Deputy Speaker and former MLA of Pallur Constituency A V Sreedharan died at his house at Palloor in Mahe, due to age-related ailments early today. He served as Deputy Speaker of Puducherry from June 1, 2006 to September 3,2008. He was 71 and survived by wife Seetha and two children A V Shejin and Subin.
National Child Award for Vantika Agrawal
National Child Award for Vantika Agrawal , New Delhi: Delhi teenager Vantika Agrawal was conferred the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement in Chess on the occasion of the Children’s Day last month. The 14-year-old chess prodigy, received the award from President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan along with 30 other children who were recognised for their
NSE Chief Chitra Ramkrishna quits due to 'personal reasons'
NSE Chief Chitra Ramkrishna quits due to 'personal reasons' National Stock Exchange CEO Chitra Ramkrishna has quit the exchange over apparent differences with its board. In a report NSE has said, Ramakrishna has moved on owing to personal reasons. Ramkrishna has been the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Stock Exchange of India since April 2013. J
National award for short film on Dakshina Kannada’s green village
National award for short film on Dakshina Kannada’s green village Laila Gold captures best practices of a rural community in converting waste to wealth, A short film capturing the best practices of a rural community in converting waste to wealth in the remote village of Laila in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada, has won a government of India award. The 180-second film, Laila Gold, depicting
Rakesh Asthana takes additional charge as Director of CBI
Rakesh Asthana takes additional charge as Director of CBI The Union Government has given senior IPS officer Rakesh Asthana additional charge of the post of Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He took charge following retirement of Anil Sinha. He was given this charge after government failed to find any full-time Director for CBI. This is the first time in last 10 years and only
Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland
Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland, The Hornbill Festival began in the Naga Heritage village of Kisama. The festival coincides with the Statehood Day of Nagaland which is observed on December 1. It is tourism promotional extravaganza to revive, protect and preserve the richness and uniqueness of the Naga heritage. It is also called as the ‘Festival of Festivals‘. Key Facts Hornbill Festival is celebrated
SC approves Centre’s Graded Response System to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR
SC approves Centre’s Graded Response System to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR, The Supreme Court has approved Central Government’s Graded Response Action Plan to tackle different levels of pollution in Delhi-NCR. The apex court also has asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to upgrade its existing infrastructure and set up additional monitoring stations in Delhi-NCR. Graded
Russian Scientist develop new cheap way to produce nuclear fuel using electricity
Russian Scientist develop new cheap way to produce nuclear fuel using electricity Scientists from Russia have developed a new unique, low-cost method for producing high-quality nuclear fuel using electricity. It is alternative novel method that forms the basis of powder metallurgy and involves electric pulse sintering under pressure. The main type of fuel for nuclear power reactors is the uranium
United Nations launches strategy to minimise environmental footprint of its peace operations
United Nations launches strategy to minimise environmental footprint of its peace operations ,
The United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS) on 29 November 2016 launched a new strategy to maximize its peace operations' efficiency in the use of natural resources. The strategy will also help in minimizing peace operations' risk to people, societies and ecosystems. The step was taken to highlight the significance of environmental protection and management in the work of peacekeeping
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016 observed across the world
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016 observed across the world
3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities . The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2016 was observed across the world on 3 December 2016. The theme for the day was Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want.In 2016, the goal of the IDPD is assessing the current
National Pollution Control Day 2016 observed in India
National Pollution Control Day 2016 observed in India, The National Pollution Control Day 2016 was observed on 2 December 2016 in India with an aim to make aware the people and industries about the need of Pollution Control Acts. This day is observed every year to give honour to thousands of human beings who lost their lives in 1984 due to the Bhopal gas tragedy and who were left severely
Astronaut vision may be impaired by spinal fluid changes: Study
Astronaut vision may be impaired by spinal fluid changes: Study A recent research has found that astronauts may experience blurry vision and impaired eyesight after long spaceflights due to changes in spinal fluid that occur while in microgravity. The research was presented at annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Chicago on 28 November 2016. The syndrome known
Chapecoense air tragedy: From dream to disaster
Chapecoense air tragedy: From dream to disaster, In Columbia’s worst air disaster in nearly two decades, Chartered British aircraft - Flight 2933 carrying most of the Brazilian football team Chapecoense to one of their biggest games, crashed near Medellin on 28 November 2016. The team was traveling from Santa Cruz to Medellin to play the first leg of the two-game Copa Sudamericana
Brown Carbon can warm atmosphere: Study at IIT
Brown Carbon can warm atmosphere: Study at IIT
Brown Carbon can warm atmosphere: Study at IIT A team of researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in their study highlighted that carbonaceous aerosols such as black carbon (BC) and certain organic carbon species called brown carbon (BrC) have the potential to warm the
Garbage from Ghazipur Dump to be used for Highway Construction
Garbage from Ghazipur Dump to be used for Highway Construction Solid waste from the Ghazipur landfill site will now be used for highway expansion projects by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The announcement comes as a relief to the residents living around the area, as with the foul smell emanating from the decomposing garbage and frequent fires, the site had become
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National Pollution Control Day 02 December
Pollution prevention is a major global concern because of the harmful effects of pollution on a person's health and on the environment. Environmental protection means caring for our resources and subsequently for ourselves and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come will have a better
National Pollution Control Day 02 December
National Pollution Control Day 02 December
Pollution prevention is a major global concern because of the harmful effects of pollution on a person's health and on the environment. Environmental protection means caring for our resources and subsequently for ourselves and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come will have a better
Yoga in UNESCO's Intangible cultural heritage of humanity list
Yoga in UNESCO's 13th intangible cultural heritage of humanity list
In a major international recognition for India, UNESCO inscribes Yoga in its list of Intangible cultural heritage of humanity; Yoga now joins a list of 12 other heritages from India. Yoga, India's one of the ancient practices has now been inscribed as an element in the UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural
Union Cabinet Approvals – December 1 2016
Union Cabinet lead by Prime Minister Narendra Modi given it’s approval to India’s negotiating position adopted at Kigali conference to Montreal Protocol, rehabilitation package for displaced families from PoKJ, Chhamb, rationalisation of visa regime and inclusion of 15 new castes in Central OBC list and Mumbai Urban Transport Project Phase-III .
Tamil poet Inkulab passes away
Tamil poet Inkulab passes away
Legendary poet and activist Makkal Pavalar Inkulab passed away in Chennai on December 1, 2016. He was a rationalist writer and professor of Tamil literature. His original name was Shahul Hameed . He was known for his poems like Naanga Manushangada (We are human beings) and Avvai, a drama.He
Marathi cinema veteran Shriram Gojamgunde no more
Marathi cinema veteran Shriram Gojamgunde no more
Noted Marathi film maker and actor Shriram Gojamgunde passed away in Mumbai on December 1, 2016. He was 71. Gojamgunde well known for the movie “Zatpat Karu De Khatpat”, which led to other film makers from the region take up producing films. He had acted in a Marathi film with late
Periodic Table Expands With 4 Elements Named After Japan, Moscow, Tennessee
Periodic Table Expands With 4 Elements Named After Japan, Moscow, Tennessee
On November 30, 2016, the periodic table got larger after four new elements were officially named and added to the chart, including ‘nihonium’ which is the first ever element to be discovered by Japanese scientists. Newly included elements are: nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson. The new
Former CBEC head Praveen Mahajan is new AITA President
Former CBEC head Praveen Mahajan is new AITA President
i. Senior bureaucrat Praveen Mahajan is appointed as the President of the All India Tennis Association on December 1, 2016. She will replace Anil Khanna. Mahajan became the second woman preseident of AITA after Rajkumari Amrit Kaur. Former CBEC head Praveen Mahajan is new AITA Presidentiii. She
UNESCO Includes Cuba’s rumba, Belgian beer into its Intangible Cultural Heritage List
UNESCO Includes Cuba’s rumba, Belgian beer into its Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added Cuba’s rumba dance and Belgian beer to its coveted list of “intangible” cultural heritage at the meeting held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on November 30, 2016. The Cuban delegation dedicated the rumba’s
TeamIndus signs Launch Contract with ISRO
TeamIndus signs Launch Contract with ISRO. Bangalore-based space tech firm TeamIndus on December 1, 2016 signed a verified commercial launch contract with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its mission to land a spacecraft on the moon. The move is an attempt to win Google Lunar XPRIZE, a competition to challenge and inspire engineers and entrepreneurs from around
RBL Bank Launches Aadhaar Payment Bridge System for cashless loan disbursements
RBL Bank Launches Aadhaar Payment Bridge System for cashless loan disbursements. Maharashtra based private sector lender RBL Bank has launched Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS) on November 30, 2016, for small ticket micro-finance loan disbursements. According to bank Head Rajeev Ahuja, it is the first bank to launch the APBS on its platform to implement the government’s idea of
Yes Bank launches new product ‘SIMsePAY’ for money transfer through feature phones
Yes Bank launches new product ‘SIMsePAY’ for money transfer through feature phones
Private sector lender Yes Bank has launched a new digital transaction service through mobile phones named SIMsePAY, that allows any account holder to do money transfers, pay utility bills and other mobile banking services, without the need for smart phones or internet.The technology is based on
British Scientists Gives Green Signal to the use of Three Parent Baby
British scientists on December 1, 2016, gave green signal to the use of “three-parent baby” fertility treatments, thus becoming the first in the world to officially introduce the procedures. The treatment will involve the embryo to receive the usual “nuclear” DNA from the mother and father, as well as a
Pakistan-China start direct rail and freight service
Pakistan-China start direct rail and freight service
China and Pakistan launched the direct rail & sea freight service between Kunming and Karachi as a part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project (CPEC) which was launched in 2015. The first cargo train loaded with 500 tonnes of commodities left Kunming, capital of Yunnan, an inland province
IISc First Indian Institue to break into top 15 in Times varsity rankings of 2017
IISc First Indian Institue to break into top 15 in Times varsity rankings of 2017
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has become the first Indian institute to be placed in the top 15 universities among top 300 universities in the latest Times Higher Education’s (THE) BRICS and Emerging Economies University Rankings 2017. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is placed 14th,
UP Government Flags off Trial Run of Lucknow Metro Service
UP Government Flags off Trial Run of Lucknow Metro Service
The opening ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh government’s Lucknow Metro Service was held at Transport Nagar Metro depot, near Amausi airport in Lucknow, on December 1, 2016. The trial run of the metro was flagged off up to 8.5 km stretch Charbagh station by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and
US President-Elect Donald Trump Fills Top Jobs For His Administration
US President-Elect Donald Trump Fills Top Jobs For His Administration
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he would name retired Marine Corps General James Mattis as defense secretary. The following is a list of Republican Trump's selections for top jobs in his administration. All the posts but that of national security adviser require Senate confirmation:
NASA Saturn Mission Begins 'Ring-Grazing Orbits'
NASA Saturn Mission Begins 'Ring-Grazing Orbits'
WASHINGTON: NASA's Cassini spacecraft has begun a thrilling journey around Saturn, during which the probe will dive through unexplored regions and graze past edge of the planet's main rings.Launched in 1997, Cassini has been touring the Saturn system since arriving there in 2004 for an up-close study
Icy Basin In Pluto's Heart May Be Natural Sinkhole
Icy Basin In Pluto's Heart May Be Natural Sinkhole
CAPE CANAVERAL: The deep icy basin in Pluto's heart-shaped region may be a natural sinkhole.In a study published Wednesday, a team led by University of Maryland astronomer Douglas Hamilton suggests the basin may have resulted from the weight of surface ice. Computer modeling by the
Unmanned Cargo Ship Headed To International Space Station Burns Up In Atmosphere: Russia
Unmanned Cargo Ship Headed To International Space Station Burns Up In Atmosphere: Russia
MOSCOW: An unmanned cargo ship travelling to the International Space Station burned up in the atmosphere shortly after lauching Thursday, the Russian space agency said. "According to preliminary information, as a result of an abnormal situation, the cargo ship's loss occurred some 190 kilometres
Chinese Capital Under Orange Alert For Air Pollution
Chinese Capital Under Orange Alert For Air Pollution
BEIJING: The Chinese capital city today issued an orange alert for air pollution in Beijing for the next three days starting midnight, cancelling outdoor activities in schools and construction projects in the smog-hit city. The orange alert, the second highest in a four-tier warning system, will be effective from
Switzerland Eyes Exchanging Banking Information With 21 More Countries
Switzerland Eyes Exchanging Banking Information With 21 More Countries,
GENEVA: Switzerland, which has been working to end its years-long practice of banking secrecy, said Thursday it aimed to dramatically increase the number of countries it cooperates with towards international fiscal transparency. The Swiss government said in a statement that it wanted to extend the
Thailand Proclaims Vajiralongkorn As Its New King
Thailand Proclaims Vajiralongkorn As Its New King
BANGKOK: Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed king of Thailand late Thursday, opening a new chapter for the powerful monarchy in a country still mourning the death of his father.Vajiralongkorn, 64, who inherits one of the world's richest monarchies as well as a politically
China Provides $58 Billion Aid To 166 Countries: Report
China Provides $58 Billion Aid To 166 Countries: Report,
BEIJING: China has provided about USD 58 billion in development aid to 166 countries and international organisations over the past 60 years, a white paper issued on Thursday said. According to the white paper titled "The Right to Development: China's Philosophy, Practice and Contribution," the
Twitter Changes Product Head For Third Time In A Year
Twitter Changes Product Head For Third Time In A Year,
Twitter Inc appointed Keith Coleman, founder of startup Yes Inc, as head of its product team, the third executive to lead the division in less than a year. The micro-blogging service said it has acquired Yes, the maker of apps such as Frenzy and WYD-What you doing, which allows users to connect with their
Thursday, 1 December 2016
France To 'Return' To F1 World Championship In 2018
France To 'Return' To F1 World Championship In 2018
Paris: The French Grand Prix will return to the Formula One world championship in 2018 after a 10-year absence with the race to be staged at the Castellet circuit, sources said. An official announcement is set to be made on Monday at a press conference to be held at the Automobile Club de France (ACF)
Forest Department Using Drone To Track Wild Tiger
Forest Department Using Drone To Track Wild Tiger
TEZPUR, ASSAM: Assam forest department is taking the help of an Army drone to track the route of a tiger which created panic Tezpur in Sonitpur district. The Misamari Army base used the drone to find out the probable location of the tiger which was missing after its pug mark was found at Kolibari Tapu
Manoj Tiwari, Nityanand Rai Appointed BJP's Delhi And Bihar Unit Presidents
Manoj Tiwari, Nityanand Rai Appointed BJP's Delhi And Bihar Unit Presidents
NEW DELHI: BJP chief Amit Shah today appointed party MPs Manoj Tiwari and Nityanand Rai as party's Delhi and Bihar unit presidents respectively. While Mr Tiwari replaces Satish Upadhyay, Mr Rai replaces Mangal Pandey. Their tenures were long over and new appointments were awaited for the past
Jharkhand Chief Minister To Launch 'Cashless Jharkhand Campaign'
Jharkhand Chief Minister To Launch 'Cashless Jharkhand Campaign'
RANCHI: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das will launch "cashless Jharkhand campaign" from Nagadi block of Ranchi district on December 2 which will continue till December 10 in the state, an official release said on Wednesday. Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, met the
Supreme Court Rejects Government's Plea On Grant Of Commission To Woman Officer
Supreme Court Rejects Government's Plea On Grant Of Commission To Woman Officer.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the appeal of the Centre challenging an Armed Forces Tribunal order asking it to consider granting permanent commission to Lt Col Mitali Madhumita, the only woman officer to win a gallantry award. A Permanent Commission means a
Indian Flag On Moon On 2018 Republic Day: One Startup's Audacious Goal
Indian Flag On Moon On 2018 Republic Day: One Startup's Audacious Goal
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Team Indus plans to send rover to moon. Startup secures launch deal with ISRO, hopes to win Google Lunar XPRIZE, Plans launch for end of 2017, plant Indian flag on moon on 26 Jan, 2018. It may be just one step for a small startup, but it is a giant leap for India's space
Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches E-Blood Bank Software
GUWAHATI: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today launched an e-blood bank software which will interconnect all blood banks located at different places of the state and help maintain a centralised database. "The e-blood bank software will help in establishing transparency of process and keep track of accountability of blood bank officers while discharging their duties," Mr Sarma said while
India Ranks 2nd In Emerging Markets University Rankings: Report
India Ranks 2nd In Emerging Markets University Rankings: Report
LONDON: India was ranked second in a list of 300 top universities in emerging economies, "making great strides" in the compilation topped by China. China ranked first with 52 universities while India was on the second spot with 27 universities in the ranking - 'BRICS and Emerging Economies
Dhasai village in Thane district , Maharashtra Gets Its First 'Cashless Village'
Dhasai village in Thane district , Maharashtra Gets Its First 'Cashless Village'
Maharashtra Gets Its First 'Cashless Village' , MUMBAI: Amid the Centre's push for digital transaction, Dhasai village in Thane district has become the first "cashless village" in Maharashtra, state Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said today. From Thursday, all payments in the village are being done
80 Per Cent Of Marine Biodiversity In Indian Ocean Not Classified: Expert
80 Per Cent Of Marine Biodiversity In Indian Ocean Not Classified: Expert
Dr Gustav Paulay, Curator of Florida Museum of National History, University of Florida. KOCHI: An eminent American expert on marine biodiversity has urged the Indian scientists to foster genetic studies for classifying marine species, saying most of such species were still unexplored in the Indian
ISRO will launch 83 satellites in january 2017
ISRO will launch 83 satellites in january 2017
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch 83 satellites, 80 of them foreign, in one go in January. The 80 satellites. weighing 500 kg, belong to Israel, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Switzerland and the U.S. “These international customer satellites are being launched as part of the commercial
Losar Festival being celebrated in J&K
Losar Festival being celebrated in J&K
Losar celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir, in the Ladakh district can be regarded as the most elaborate and convoluted of the different social and religious events and festivals of Ladakh. There is an interesting story that is at the root of the Losar celebrations in Ladakh. King Jamyang Namgyal , on the
Manipur hosts WWII Vintage Jeep Rally
Manipur hosts WWII Vintage Jeep Rally
Manipur Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh flagged off World War II Vintage Jeep Rally from Koirengei Old Air Field . Apart from nine vintage jeeps, around 30 to 35 motorcycles and cycles also took part in this rally which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival. The main objective to organise this
Nagaland’s 53rd statehood day
Nagaland’s 53rd statehood day
The state of Nagaland on its 53rd statehood day, a state known for scenic beauty and talented citizens will take the state to new heights of progress. It was on this day in 1963 that the Nagaland attained statehood as the 16th state of the Indian Union and second in North East after being bifurcated from
Govt launches campaign to educate people about digital payments
Govt launches campaign to educate people about digital payments,
Government has launched a massive campaign to educate people about digital payments. The campaign comes in the wake of government’s demonetisation move and resulted cash crunch. organizations like Nehru Yuva Kendra are being roped in to spread the awareness on digital payments and its advantages
Himachal Pradesh Raj Bhawan adopts cashless system after PM’s appeal
Himachal Pradesh Raj Bhawan adopts cashless system after PM’s appeal
Himachal Pradesh, the Raj Bhawan has adopted cashless system after the Prime Minister’s appeal in this regard. Governor Acharya Devvrat has directed Rajbhawan’s official in Shimla to use cashless system or cheque in all kind of payments. The payments of Rajbhawan would be made online, through
Amish Tripathi, Twinkle Khanna & Ruskin Bond win Crossword Book Awards
Amish Tripathi, Twinkle Khanna & Ruskin Bond win Crossword Book Awards,
It was a literary night at the National Centre for the Performing Arts when authors of all genres arrived at the 14th Raymond Crossword Book Award in Mumbai. Lyricist Gulzar bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to author Ruskin Bond at the 14th Raymond Crossword Book Award on
Chinese professor to be honoured ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award
Chinese professor to be honoured ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award
President Pranab Mukherjee has presented the second ICCR distinguished ideologist award to Prof. Yu Long Yu of China at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan. The contribution of foreign scholars to the development of Indology has been critical and their efforts have led to the worldwide awareness of
Sachin Tendulkar’s book named Book of the Year
Mumbai: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s autobiography ‘Playing it my Way’ has won the Crossword Book of the Year Award in the Autobiography category. The book gives a rare insight into the life of arguably the greatest batsman of all time, who was even called the ‘God of Cricket’ by his fans. Just like Sachin, his autobiography also broke many records. Earlier, the book entered the Limca
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TNPSC VAO Exam Result declared at tnpsc.gov.in , Written exam results have been declared for TNPSC VAO Exam. Candidates who had appeared for the Village Administrative Officer examination same can now check their result at tnpsc.gov.in. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
TNPSC VAO Exam Result declared at tnpsc.gov.in
TNPSC VAO Exam Result declared at tnpsc.gov.in , Written exam results have been declared for TNPSC VAO Exam. Candidates who had appeared for the Village Administrative Officer examination same can now check their result at tnpsc.gov.in. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
DRDO Result 2016 Available for CEPTAM 8 @drdo.gov.in 1142 Technician Posts Exam
DRDO Result 2016 Available for CEPTAM 8 @drdo.gov.in 1142 Technician Posts Exam
DRDO Result 2016 Available with DRDO Merit List and Cut Off marks for CEPTAM 8 @drdo.gov.in for 1142 Technician Posts Exam: The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Center for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) will soon announce results of CEPTAM 8 in the
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2016 for 03 JRF or Project Fellow Posts
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2016 for 03 JRF or Project Fellow Posts
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Jobs Notification: Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli invited applications for 01 Junior Research Fellow posts or 02 Project Fellows. The eligible candidates can apply to the post through the prescribed format latest by 06 December 2016.
Mahatma Gandhi College Recruitment 2016 for 07 Assistant Professor Posts
Mahatma Gandhi College Recruitment 2016 for 07 Assistant Professor Posts ,
Mahatma Gandhi College Job Notification: Mahatma Gandhi College invited applications for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor. The eligible candidates can apply to the post in the prescribed format along with required documents on or before 03 December 2016 i.e., within 30 days
DBRAIT, Port Blair Recruitment 2016 for 06 Associate Professor Posts
DBRAIT, Port Blair Recruitment 2016 for 06 Associate Professor Posts , Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Pahargaon (Port Blair), Jobs Notification: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT), Pahargaon (Port Blair) invited applications from eligible candidates for 06 Associate Professor Posts. Eligible and Interested candidates can send their application in the
IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2016 for 01 Junior Research Fellow Posts
IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2016 for 01 Junior Research Fellow Posts
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati invited applications for recruitment to the post for Junior Research Fellow titled ‘Development and performance analysis of nanofluid based dielectric fluid as an insulant and coolant in power transformers’. The candidates eligible for the post can walk in for the
IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2016 for SRF Posts, Details at iitr.ac.in
IIT Roorkee Job Notification: IIT Roorkee, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering invited applications for recruitment to SRF posts. The candidates eligible for the post can appear for interview on 07 December 2016.
IACS Recruitment 2016 for Research Associate-I Post
IACS Recruitment 2016 for Research Associate-I Post
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) announced walk-in interview schedule for the recruitment to the post of Research Associate-I. The candidates eligible for the post can come for the walk-in interview on 14 December 2016.
BSF Recruitment 2016 for 157 ASI (Steno) and HC (Min) Posts, Apply by 24 Dec
BSF Recruitment 2016 for 157 ASI (Steno) and HC (Min) Posts, Apply by 24 Dec
BSF Job Notification:
Directorate General, Border Security Force (BSF) under Ministry of Home Affairs invited applications for recruitment to 157 posts of ASI (Steno) and HC (Min). The eligible candidates can apply to the post
MEGHALAYA PSC Recruitment 2016 for Accounts Officer and Other Posts
MEGHALAYA PSC Recruitment 2016 for Accounts Officer and Other Posts
Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MEGHALAYA PSC), Shillong invites eligible candidates to apply for the posts of Accounts Officer and other posts for various depts. or Institutions. The eligible candidates can apply to the posts through the prescribed format so as to reach on or before 15
SSC Postpones Junior Engineer Exam 2016, New tentative schedule released at ssc.nic.in
SSC Postpones Junior Engineer Exam 2016, New tentative schedule released at ssc.nic.in,
SSC JE Exam has been postponed. Candidates awaiting the SSC JE Admit card will have to wait more as the examination schedule has been changed. The Commission has announced probable dates for the examination. Staff Selection Commission has shifted the JE Exam schedule to the second half of the
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World AIDS Day 2016: Is India’s War Against HIV Coming Apart? ,World AIDS Day 2016: Is India’s War Against HIV Coming Apart? This World AIDS Day brings a mixed bag for India’s HIV Positive community as there’s cheer that the country has managed to put a million infected on anti-retroviral treatment (ART)
Magnus Carlsen retains world chess title after quickfire tie-breaker
Magnus Carlsen retains world chess title after quickfire tie-breaker, Twenty days ago, on the eve of a world championship match that would prove more gruelling and arduous than many observers had expected, Magnus Carlsen described his forthcoming title defence against Russia’s Sergey Karjakin in pugilistic terms. “For me, it’s a matter of when I get the chance, I’ll try to punch him until he finally
Railways defeat Haryana to win 64th Senior National Women Kabaddi Championship
Railways defeat Haryana to win 64th Senior National Women Kabaddi Championship, New Delhi : Indian Railways star studded women's team defeated Haryana in the finals to successfully defend their national title at the 64th Senior National Women Kabaddi Championship at Patliputra Sports Complex. Railways had a lead over their opponents at half time score with the scoreline reading 13-8. Railways
Govt approves new visa policy to attract foreigners, boost trade
Govt approves new visa policy to attract foreigners, boost trade , NEW DELHI: Seeking to promote medical tourism and attract more business visitors, the Union cabinet on Wednesday expanded the scope of e-tourist visa to include purposes such as short-term medical treatment, business trips and conferences. With the enlarged scope, the e-tourist visa will be rechristened the e-visa and shall allow
India Ranked 102nd on Enabling Cross Border Trade: WEF
India Ranked 102nd on Enabling Cross Border Trade: WEF, London: India has improved its ranking by four places to 102nd position among 136 economies in terms of enabling cross border trade, with Singapore leading the list, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said on Wednesday. Among the BRICS nations, India, China and South Africa have improved their ranking from the previous edition. While
Rs 2 lakh crore given to gram panchayats for basic services: Government
Rs 2 lakh crore given to gram panchayats for basic services: Government , NEW DELHI: More than Rs 2 lakh crore have been disbursed to gram panchayats towards delivering basic services, government told the Lok Sabha today. Under the ambit of the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC), funds are being provided to the gram panchayats for delivery of basic services. "An amount of Rs 2,00,292.20
SAP launches real-time data analytics tool that works on voice commands
SAP launches real-time data analytics tool that works on voice commands , NEW DELHI: SAP launched on Thursday the SAP Digital Boardroom in the country which aims to contextualize and simplify performance reporting across areas of business on a real time basis through digital assistants such as Amazon Alexa. The SAP Digital Boardroom will enable an interactive board discussion, and
Aadhaar critical step in enabling fairer access: UN
Aadhaar critical step in enabling fairer access: UN ,UNITED NATIONS: India's unique identification programme Aadhaar is a "critical" step in enabling fairer access to government services and has "tremendous potential" for fostering inclusion, according to a UN report. "The decision of India in 2010 to launch the Aadhaar programme to enrol the biometric identifying data of all its 1.2 billion citizens
Amendments to I-T laws: No tax on ancestral jewellery, purchase from disclosed income
NEW DELHI: Amendments to the I-T laws do not seek to tax inherited gold and jewellery as also those items that are purchased through disclosed or agriculture income, the government said today. The Lok Sabha earlier this week passed the Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, which proposes a steep up to 85 per cent tax and penalty on undisclosed wealth that is discovered by tax authorities during
Centre adds 42 new seed varieties to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development list
Centre adds 42 new seed varieties to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development list ,
HYDERABAD: In a bid to boost export of seeds, the union government has added 42 new seed varieties to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) list after receiving
Lt Gen Ranbir Singh takes charge of Strike Corps
Lt Gen Ranbir Singh takes charge of Strike Corps ,
MATHURA: Lt Gen Ranbir Singh today took charge as General Officer Commanding of the elite Strike Corps based here. "He is an alumni of Kapurthala Sainik School and graduated from the National Defence Academy. He was commissioned into 9th Battalion of the Dogra Regiment," Defence PRO
South Africa committed to hosting 2022 Commonwealth Games
South Africa committed to hosting 2022 Commonwealth Games,
South Africa remain "fully committed" to hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Durban despite falling short of requirements, officials said, adding they were still in talks with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) over their bid. The comments came on Wednesday, the deadline to resolve a
Quitting smoking in 60s can still extend life: study
Quitting smoking in 60s can still extend life: study , Smokers can improve their life expectancy even if they kick the butt in their 60s, claims a new study. Researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US also suggest that people aged 70 or older currently smoking were more than three times more likely to die than never-smokers. They reviewed data for more than 160,000 individuals aged 70 and
SC orders status quo on Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal land
The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on land acquired for the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal's stretch in Punjab and appointed the Union Home Secretary, Punjab's Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police as receivers. The Apex Court pronounced the order on a plea by the Haryana government that sought status quo ante in the wake of Punjab government's decision to de-
Cabinet approves Rs 2,000-crore package for displaced people of PoK
Cabinet approves Rs 2,000-crore package for displaced people of PoK , Union cabinet has approved two thousand crore rupees development package for displaced people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir living in the country. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved proposal to provide enhanced financial aid to 36,384 families, who are mostly living in Jammu region after their
Centre constitutes a 13 member Committee to prepare roadmap for digital payment systems
Centre constitutes a 13 member Committee to prepare roadmap for digital payment systems , Centre has constituted a 13 member Committee of Chief Ministers headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to promote digital payment systems and also prepare a roadmap in this regard. Apart from Naidu, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan,
Lok Sabha Secretary General Anoop Mishra gets 1-year extension
Lok Sabha Secretary General Anoop Mishra has been given one-year extension. Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Mishra was appointed as the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on December 1, 2014 for a period of two years and his term ended on Wednesday. The UP-cadre IAS
Delhi High court quashes centre's ban on 344 combination drugs
Delhi High court quashes centre's ban on 344 combination drugs , The Delhi High Court on Thursday quashed the central government’s order to ban 344 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDC). The ban, notified on March 10, included several popular brands, including Corex, Phensedyl and Vicks Action 500 Extra.
Govt approves inclusion of 15 new castes in central OBC list
The union cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the central list of other backward classes (OBCs) to include 28 communities in eight states including Uttarakhand which goes to the polls early next year. The other seven states are Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Bihar,
Tamil Nadu braces for cyclone ‘Nada’
In the wake of a warning issued by the Meteorological Department about cyclone ‘Nada’ heading towards the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu with an expected landfall in the early hours of December 2, government agencies have put in place various mechanisms to deal with its impact in northern Tamil Nadu
ADB Approves Loan to Improve Transport Connectivity in Nepal
ADB Approves Loan to Improve Transport Connectivity in Nepal , The FINANCIAL -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $186.80 million loan to upgrade 160 kilometers (km) of Nepal’s strategic road network and improve the country’s domestic and regional transport connectivity. “This
World AIDS Day 2016: Is India’s War Against HIV Coming Apart?
World AIDS Day 2016: Is India’s War Against HIV Coming Apart? ,World AIDS Day 2016: Is India’s War Against HIV Coming Apart? This World AIDS Day brings a mixed bag for India’s HIV Positive
community as there’s cheer that the country has managed to put a million
infected on anti-retroviral treatment (ART)
Rate of HIV infections and deaths declining in Nepal, says report
Rate of HIV infections and deaths declining in Nepal, says report, Over a period of a decade, a drastic 22 per cent decrease has been recorded in the number of HIV/ AIDS patients in Nepal. According to a report by National Center for AIDS and STD
control, the total number of HIV/AIDS patients stood at 70,000 in 2007.
Protests in Nepal against move to amend Constitution
Nepal’s proposed Constitution Amendment Bill that seeks to readjust boundaries of two provinces ostensibly to meet the demands of Madhesi and ethnic groups is facing protest from the main Opposition, while the agitating groups called it inadequate and “not acceptable in the present form”.The proposed amendment
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