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Railways in India Extend Advance Reservation Period to 120 Days
The Ministry of Railways in India has decided to increase the advance reservation period for booking reserved train tickets from existing 90 days to 120 days on an experimental basis (excluding the date of journey) w.e.f. March 10, 2012.
India Sees Decrease And Shift in Forest Cover
The Forest Survey of India (FSI) has been publishing a series of biennial assessment report the forest cover in the country since 1987. The India State of Forest Report is recognized as the authoritative assessment of the country’s forest resources.
Ministry of Health And Family Welfare Launches Anti Tobacco Mass Media Campaign
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s tobacco control campaign has launched music video ‘Life Se Panga mat Le Yaar’ sung by singer Shaan. In May 2011, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had appointed Shaan as the tobacco control ambassador...
India And Norway to Increase Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy
The Norwegian Minister for Environment and International Cooperation, Mr. Erik Solheim called on the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah in New Delhi this week.
Majuli Island Protection Proposal Approved
The Planning Commission has given investment clearance of scheme “Protection of Majuli Island, Assam from flood and erosion, Phase II and III”. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 115.99 crore at 2010 Price Level.
National Rail Museum Celebrates Museum Day
National Rail Museum (NRM) a part of Ministry of Railways, is celebrating Museum Day. NRM observes February 1 every year as the Museum Day and it has completed 35 years. How People Arrived Here: painting competition organized by RWWCO on 01 feb 2012 new...
Tourism Minister Marthinus Van Schalkwyk on a Two-day Visit to India to Promote South Africa
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk is currently on a two-day visit to India to promote South Africa as a tourism destination and highlight the potential and importance of India as a source market for tourism to South Africa. How People Arrived Here:...
Barefoot College in India And UNESCO Join Forces for the Empowerment of Girls And Women
Director-General Irina Bokova welcomed the first civil society partner on board UNESCO’s Global Partnership for Girls’ and Women’s Education by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Founder and Director of India’s Barefoot College, Mr...
