Nagaland minister for public health engineering department Noke Wangnao inaugurated an innovative water technology project — solar-powered water treatment unit — at Tsiesema village near Kohima on 27th June. Nagaland is the first state in the country to set up the unique technology.Three similar projects had been installed in three most villages most hit by water scarcity in Kohima district - Tsiesema, Meriema and Kijumetouma....
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30 June 2014
New gecko species founded in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra
A new species of lizard has been discovered in the northwestern ghats of Maharashtra by four researchers from Bangalore’s National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and Centre for Ecological Studies (CES).
The species has been named Cnemaspis Girii, after Dr. Varad Giri of the Bombay Natural History Society. The research paper on the subject was published in the prestigious journal Zootaxa this month.
The...
West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan resigned
West Bengal governor M K Narayanan on 30th June resigned, becoming the fourth person occupying the gubernatorial post to put in his papers since the NDA government prodded some of the governors appointed during UPA rule to quit. His resignation comes at a time when the 1955 batch IPS officer (retired) is facing a CBI inquiry into the purchase of VVIP helicopter from AgustaWestland.
Mayankote Kelath (M K) Narayanan took...
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod has gone missing on British Airways flight
Indian classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been playing for the last 45 years, has gone missing while he was returning to Delhi from London by a British Airways flight.The Padma Vibhushan sarod maestro had gone to London along with his wife Subhalaxmi for a performance at Dartington College to celebrate the life of Rabindranth Tagore on June 21 and returned on the night of June 28.He and his wife were...
India, China signed three important pacts
India and China on 30th June signed three key MoUs, including one on industrial parks and flood data of Brahmaputra river, coinciding with the visit of Vice-President Hamid Ansari here.The agreements were signed in the presence of Ansari and his Chinese counterpart Li Yuanchao after their talks.The MoU on industrial parks is aimed at attracting Chinese investments in India and provides an enabling framework for Chinese companies...
Beijing to set up Chinese industrial parks in India
India and China on 30th June signed a key agreement to set up Chinese industrial parks in India as their commerce ministers held the first meeting here after the new NDA government came to power.On her first visit to China, commerce minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with her Chinese counterpart Gao Hucheng here during which she flagged India's concerns over the trade deficit which averaged...
PM Modi asked Indian space scientists to develop Saarc satellite
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30th June asked the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop a satellite which will serve all the Saarc nations.Addressing Indian space scientists at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota after the successful launch of PSLV C23 rocket, the Prime Minister said the fruits of India's space missions should reach other developing nations, especially India's neighbours.
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ISRO PSLV-C23 launched Successfully from Sriharikota
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C23) successfully put on 30th June five satellites from abroad into their perfect orbits. This was the 27th PSLV launch and of these 27 lift-offs, 26 have been successful in a row, demonstrating what a reliable and robust launch vehicle the PSLV is.
It was a dedicated commercial launch in which the PSLV put into orbit SPOT satellite from France, AISAT from Germany, NLS7.1 and NLS7.2,...
29 June 2014
Acer appointed co-founder George Huang as new chairman
Taiwan's Acer on Wednesday said it has appointed co-founder and board member George Huang as new chairman, tasked with overseeing the recovery of the PC maker's near-dominant position in a shrinking industry.Huang, an Acer veteran who has served in various roles, was in November appointed executive secretary of the "transformation committee" whose remit was to reverse persistent losses brought about by smartphones and tablets...
Dravid named India consultant on England tour
With 1376 runs at an average of 68.80, it is safe to say that Rahul Dravid enjoyed batting in England. He has hit six centuries in England and he rounded off his last tour with three centuries in four Tests. Taking into account Dravid's success in England, the Indian team management has asked Dravid to join as a consultant. He will play a mentoring role in the run-up to the series as India prepare to take on England for the...
Saina Nehwal won Australian Open Super Series title
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal produced a dominating performance to lift her second title of the season, winning the $750,000 Star Australian Super Series after beating Spain's Carolina Marin in the summit clash on 29th June.
The sixth seeded Indian, who had won the India Open Grand Prix Gold earlier this year, prevailed 21-18, 21-11 in a 43-minute contest which left her richer by $56,000.The 24-year-old Saina, who enjoyed...
27 June 2014
CBI questioned West Bengal governor M K Narayanan as witness in VVIP chopper deal
CBI on 27th June questioned West Bengal governor M K Narayanan as a "witness" in connection with its probe into allegations of bribery in the Rs 3600-crore VVIP chopper deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland. 80-year-old Narayanan was asked to appear before CBI officers to record his statement in connection with the deal as he...
Indian-origin judge V K Rajah appointed as 8th Attorney-General of Singapore
Indian-origin judge V K Rajah on 25 June 2014 was appointed as 8th Attorney-General of Singapore. President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam presided at the swearing-in of Justice V K Rajah.
He will succeed Steven Chong. Steven Chong will return to the Supreme Court.
VK Rajah was also appointed as a member of the Presidential Council for Minority Rights for a three-year term. 17-member council reports on matters, including...
A.K. Dubey appointed as Chairman of Coal India Limited
Additional secretary A.K. Dubey on 25 June 2014 was appointed as Chairman of Coal India Limited with immediate effect. He will serve his post as an additional charge till a full-time chairman is appointed. He will serve as the Chairman for a period of three months until the new chairman of the state-owned company is duly appointed.
The post of Chairman was lying vacant since May-end 2014 when the then Chairman of CIL S...
Government granted Navratna status to EIL and NBCC
The Union Government has granted Navratna status to Engineer India Ltd. (EIL)and National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) on 24th June.
Department of Public Enterprises under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises granted the navratna status to enhance the greater financial and operational autonomy.
The Navratna status to two Central Public Sector (CPSEs) will provide the companies greater leeway...
Kerala to be host 35th National Games from January 31
The 35th National Games to be hosted by Kerala will be held from January 31 to February 14 next year.
Making the formal announcement in this regard at a function arranged at the Members’ Lounge of the Kerala Legislative Assembly complex here on 26th June, the Indian Olympic Association president, N. Ramachandran expressed hope that the 15-day event, to be attended by a total of 11,641 participants, including 7,744 athletes...
Delhi University roll back four-year undergraduate programme
Under pressure from UGC to act on its directive, the Delhi University today scrapped its controversial four-year undergraduate programme and reverted to the previous three-year structure.
In a statement, DU Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh asked principals of various colleges affiliated to the varsity to start admissions for the new session.
"In line with the directive of the UGC, the University has decided to roll back the FYUP....
14 killed, 15 injured in GAIL pipeline blast in Andhra Pradesh
In a major blast in a gas pipeline 14 people were burned alive and 15 others received severe burns at Nagaram village of Mamidikuduru mandal of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh on 27th June.Villagers woke up to deafening noise and huge flames after the pipeline belonging to Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) suddenly caught fire near an ONGC connecting station. Villagers allege negligence on the part of officials...
26 June 2014
Luis Suarez banned for nine matches, four months over biting
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was banned for nine matches by Fifa on 26th June after being found guilty of biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Suarez was also suspended from any football-related activity for four months and fined 100,000 Swiss francs ($111,000).
The incident occurred 10 minutes before the end of Uruguay's 1-0 win over Italy in their final Group D match in Natal on 24th June.
The 27-year-old, voted...
Delhi court issued summons Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
A Delhi court on 26th June has summoned Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders as accused in National Herald newspaper case filed on charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating.
Other senior leaders summoned include Motilal Vohra, Oscar Fernandes and Sam Pitroda. They have been asked to be present in the court on 7 August.
The petition in the National Herald case...
N Srinivasan became ICC chairman
N Srinivasan, the BCCI president, has been confirmed as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the 52-member Full Council approved amendments to the ICC's Memorandum and Articles of Association at the Annual Conference in Melbourne.Srinivasan, 69, was nominated by the BCCI for cricket's top position and will assume charge following the conclusion of the ICC Annual Conference this week. The approval of...
25 June 2014
At least 4 killed as Rajdhani Express derailed in Bihar
At least four passengers were killed and eight injured when the Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed at Golden Ganj station near Chapra on 25th June .
Twelve coaches were derailed in the incident at around 0200 hours.
Five coaches — B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 and pantry car — overturned in the derailment while seven other coaches — B-5 to B-10 and power car — got derailed at the station.
Following is the chronology of 27 major...
24 June 2014
Import ban on milk items from China extended till June 2015
The government has again extended the ban on imports of milk and its products from China for one more year till June 2015.
The ban, which expired on June 23, is extended every year.
India had first imposed the ban in September 2008 due to presence of melamine, used for making plastics and fertiliser.
India, however, does not import milk products from China, but as a preventive measure, it has imposed the ban.
The country’s...
HSBC sold USD 12.5-bn worth Swiss assets to LGT Bank
In a multi-billion dollar deal that could have bearing on India's fight against black money, global giant HSBC sold its Swiss private banking assets worth USD 12.5 billion to Liechtenstein's LGT Bank on 24th June.India is probing cases of alleged black money stashed by Indians abroad through these two banks -- HSBC Geneva in Switzerland and LGT Bank.However, lists of Indian account holders in both places were received by India...
Andhra court issued arrest warrant against Dhoni
A local court in Anantapur issued the arrest warrant as Dhoni did not appear in the court despite three summons served in the past. It directed police to present Dhoni in the court July 16.The case relates to a picture on the cover of a magazine.
Business Today in its April 2013 edition had carried the picture. Dhoni was portrayed as Hindu god Vishnu with a sub title "God of Big Deals" and holding products of several companies...
SSC CGL 2013 Re-exam on 20th July
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct combined graduate level 2013 re-exam on 20th July, 2014.The candidates who have appeared in exam conducted on 21st April and 19th May, 2013 will be allowed to appear in re-examination on 20th July, 2014 except for those who have already appeared in the re-exam at seven exam centres which was held on 27th April, 2014.
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New evidence showed particle found in 2012 is the Higgs boson
In a breakthrough, researchers at CERN have found the first evidence for the direct decay of the Higgs boson into fermions — a strong indication that the particle discovered in 2012 is the Higgs boson.
The findings confirm that the bosons decay to fermions — a group of particles that includes all leptons and quarks — as predicted by the Standard Model of particle physics.
In July 2012 researchers from the ATLAS and Compact...
Large Hadron Collider geared up for second run
The world’s largest atom smasher is gearing up for its second three-year run after 16 months of maintenance and upgrades.
The Large Hadron Collider, which was used to discover a long-theorised subatomic particle, is designed to push the proton beam close to the speed of light, whizzing 11,000 times a second around a 27 km tunnel on the Swiss-French border near Geneva. The world’s top particle physics lab, known by its French...
Himachal park is included in Unesco World Heritage Site
The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh was accorded the Unesco World Heritage Site status on 24th June.
The Unesco World Heritage Site Committee at Doha in Qatar granted the status to the park under the criteria of “exceptional natural beauty and conservation of biological diversity.”
The GHNP has now come in the league of Indian World Heritage Sites (WHS) such as the Taj Mahal,...
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