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PUNJAB Punjab crowned National hockey champion Hockey Punjab were crowned champions of the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship after they came from a goal down to defeat Petroleum Sports Promotion Board 2-1 in a well-fought encounter. Hockey Punjab made a comeback in the last seven minutes of the match, … Read more 25-26.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Chittor’s human milk bank best in Rajasthan Human milk bank in Chittorgarh has been adjudged as the best in all 16 such banks operational in the state. In a state level function organised at Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sansthan for celebrating first annual function of milk banks in the state, 14 persons received awards … Read more 25-26.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab observes martyrdom day as Youth Empowerment Day The Punjab government has observed March 23, the death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, as Youth Empowerment Day. State Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting … Read more 24.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rural Rajasthan to be ODF by March 31 ALL the 9,891 gram panchayats in Rajasthan will be open defecation free (ODF) by March 31,2018. There are 246 gram panchayats with 14,000 households that have not yet become ODF. But they will also meet the target by March 31, the official said. … Read more 24.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL World’s best airport’ title goes to Changi, Mumbai ranked 63rd Singapore’s Changi Airport has topped in the list of ‘world’s best airport’ for the sixth consecutive year. The announcement was made at the Skytrax World Airport Awards held in Stockholm. South Korea’s Incheon Airport, Tokyo Haneda in Japan, Hong Kong … Read more 23.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) 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 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Cabinet okays draft of Bill on illegal colonies The state Cabinet approved the draft of The Punjab Laws (Special Provisions for Regularisation of Unauthorised Colony) Bill, 2018. The Bill, which paves the way for the regularisation of over 7,000 illegal colonies in the state, will be presented in the House during the … Read more 21.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
PUNJAB HC notice to state on euthanasia plea The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday issued a notice to the state government following a PIL by advocate HC Arora, seeking regular financial aid for a Guruharsahai family which had sought the Prime Minister’s nod for euthanasia. The Tribune (February 5) had reported … Read more 20.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab to impose permanent ban on hookah bars The Punjab Government is all set to impose a permanent ban on hookah bars across the State instead of issuing temporary orders against them every two months. Punjab will be the second State in the country, after Gujarat, to take the significant decision. … Read more 18-19.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Norway envoy keen on investing in state Norway’s Ambassador to India Nils Ragnar Kamsvag has shown keen interest in investing in various sectors in the state, while offering technical support to the state government in its target to make agriculture self-sustainable and profitable. The envoy, accompanied by his Second Secretary Erlend Draget … Read more 17.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs