Push for generous rehab scheme for Naga cadres

A Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs, has urged the Centre to conclude the Naga peace Accord. It has also advocated to formulate a rehabilitation-cum-settlement scheme for the cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSC-IM). The NSCN-IM is an insurgent group of Nagas, operating in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. Its objective is… Continue reading Push for generous rehab scheme for Naga cadres

PM Lays Foundation Stone for Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh

Indian Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the Sela Tunnel Project through Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. Sela Pass is a mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati (Assam). The Sena Tunnel aims to provide all weather… Continue reading PM Lays Foundation Stone for Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh

‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’

The Health Ministry has released a communication material on prevention of road accidents and awareness of First Aid. Road traffic injuries have become a major public health issue in India, accounting for 1.47 lakh deaths in 2017. It has significant impacts like a) loss of economically productive young people which reflects on family and national… Continue reading ‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’

As new cases rise, leprosy in spotlight

According to National Leprosy Eradication Programme, new leprosy cases in India has risen between 2013-14 and 2017-18. Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra has recorded the maximum prevalence of the disease. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease is a chronic neuro-muscular disorder. It is caused by several strains of Mycobacterium leprae.… Continue reading As new cases rise, leprosy in spotlight

India rebuts China on Modi’s visit to Arunachal

The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed the opposition by China and asserted that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. The opposition from China came after PM Modi’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh. The India-China border covering the 3,488 km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) is disputed between India and China. China claims Arunachal… Continue reading India rebuts China on Modi’s visit to Arunachal

Must Read News Articles – February 10th, 2019

Archives GS 2 Rajapaksa underlines need to sustain Delhi-Colombo ties Calling for strong people-to-people relations, he said the civil services of the two countries — not just the Foreign Ministries — must have institutional mechanisms to foster better bilateral ties. India rebuts China on Modi’s visit to Arunachal China had objected to Prime Minister Modi’s… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 10th, 2019

Pension scheme for workers in informal sector to kick-start from February 15

According to the Labour ministry notification,Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) scheme will be open from February 15th, 2019. This scheme can be availed by the unorganised sector workers under the age of 40 years earning up to Rs 15,000 every month. The scheme provides a minimum monthly pension of Rs 3,000 after the age… Continue reading Pension scheme for workers in informal sector to kick-start from February 15

“Result is a process, not a product, says Arushi Mishra, IFoS Topper, IIT Roorkee Girl, First Attempt

The result is a process, not a product. Today I am standing on the podium but yesterday I was there sitting in the audience. Whenever we see a Topper, we see the result, not the struggle that has gone behind it. A lot of mindset has taken to reach here. There is no substitute to… Continue reading “Result is a process, not a product, says Arushi Mishra, IFoS Topper, IIT Roorkee Girl, First Attempt

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