March 2018

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh launches bike ambulance service Himachal Pradeshchief minister Jai Ram Thakur launched a free bike ambulance service in Shimla town.   He flagged-off bike ambulances, thereby making the state the first in the region to launch this service.   The bike service would be implemented by Hyderabad-based GVK-EMRI (Emergency Management Research Institute) under a PPP (public-private … Read more 27.03.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Mining policy on cards, various models under review, says CM   Chief Minster Jai Ram Thakur said that the three-month time period sought by the BJP government to settle down has ended and it was now time to set the ball rolling for meeting the agenda of development and welfare. He was … Read more 25-26.03.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Rs 23-cr ADB projects to boost tourism in Kangra   To boost tourism, the Asian Development Bank has taken up the Rs 23-crore “Infrastructure development investment programme”, which is to be completed by the end of this year.   Projects include an amusement park at  Mata Kaa Bagh, development of  Chamunda Devi … Read more 24.03.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Folk performances, anarkali puppet show at the 8th theatre festival in Delhi   At NSD’s 8th theatre festival, folk performances from Himachal Pradesh and Chattisgarh were performed portraying the vast cultural diversity in India. Also, there was anarkali puppet show and the act narrated the legendary tale of the royal court dancer.   Talking … Read more 23.03.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL     February 21 – International Mother Language Day   The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD.   The observance of this day signifies importance of mother language as … Read more 22.03.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Nod to Anandpur Sahib-Naina Devi ropeway project   The Punjab Government has given its consent to revive the long-pending ropeway project between Anandpur Sahib and Naina Devi on the persuasion of the Himachal Government.   The Chief Minister said the MoU was signed between the governments of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab for … Read more 21.03.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs