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Raha Moharrak, the First Arab Woman to reach Everest Summit

Published on: 18-MAY-2013

Raha Moharrak, a Saudi woman made history by reaching the Everest summit- the world's highest mountain.

MDNIY Designated WHO Collaborating Centre in Traditional Medicine (Yoga) Status

Published on: 18-MAY-2013

The Department of Yoga Therapy and Training of MDNIY was designated as the WHO Collaborating Centre in Traditional Medicine.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Celebrated World Wide

Published on: 18-MAY-2013

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was celebrated on 17 May 2013.

Union Cabinet Approved Setting up Rashtriya Smriti for Last Rites of National Leaders

Published on: 18-MAY-2013

The Union Cabinet of India, on 16 May 2013 gave approval for setting up Rashtriya Smriti at the Samadhis Complex near Ekta Sthal in New Delhi.

UN Public Service Award 2013 for MP Cottage and Village Industry Department

Published on: 17-MAY-2013

Indian initiatives namely Mass Contact Programme (MCP), Swavalamban and Graamin Haat won United Nations Public Service Award for year 2013.

Nirbhay Sharma appointed Governor of Arunachal Pradesh

Published on: 17-MAY-2013

Nirbhay Sharma on 16 May 2013 appointed as governor of Arunachal Pradesh as the term of present incumbent Gen (retd) J J Singh ended in January 2013.

Union Cabinet gave its Nod for Establishment of the Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission

Published on: 17-MAY-2013

Union Cabinet approved the establishment of Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission for conserving and restoring the heritage sites associated with Mahatma Gandhi

US Tax Agency Head Steve Miller resigned over targeting Conservative Political Groups

Published on: 16-MAY-2013

Steven Miller, the acting director of IRS  had resigned amid the criticism over the tax agency's handling of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

Delegation from Tourism & I&B Ministry participated at Cannes Film Festival

Published on: 16-MAY-2013

To promote India as a filming destination, a delegation from I&B and Tourism Ministry participated in the Cannes Film Festival.

Uttanur Rajamma, the Bandaya Writer Died

Published on: 15-MAY-2013

Uttanur Rajamma identified with the Bandaya Literary Movement and the Bandaya writer died in Chickballapur district.

Government constituted GoM to consider Functional Autonomy of CBI

Published on: 15-MAY-2013

The Union Cabinet of India on 14 May 2013 approved constitution of a Group of Ministers (GoM) to consider autonomy of CBI

Study:India has highest Number of Diarrhoeal Deaths

Published on: 14-MAY-2013

The GEMS (Global Enteric Multicentre Study) showed that diarrhoeal disease has the highest rate of incidence in India

Glimpses of the India Story; Multi-Media Initiative on UPA Commitment Unveiled

Published on: 14-MAY-2013

I&B Ministry unveiled a multi-media initiative Glimpses of the India Story to project 9 years journey of UPA government and its commitment to Development.

The Cyclonic Storm MAHASEN formed over Bay of Bengal

Published on: 14-MAY-2013

The cyclonic storm MAHASEN formed over Bay of Bengal in the second week of May 2013

Islamic scholar Asghar Ali Engineer died at Santa Cruz, Mumbai

Published on: 14-MAY-2013

The renowned Islamic Scholar and recipient of National Communal Harmony Award in 1997, Asghar Ali Engineer died on 14 May 2013.

Asom Ratna Award for the Year 2012 Presented to Indira Goswami

Published on: 14-MAY-2013

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the Asom Ratna Award for the year 2012 to Indira Goswami (posthumously)

Harvansh Singh, Deputy Speaker of MP Assembly died due to Cardiac Arrest

Published on: 14-MAY-2013

Deputy Speaker of Madhya Pradesh State Assembly, Harvansh Singh died due to cardiac arrest. He was a senior leader of Congress Party.

Pakistani Authorities barred Ashraf from leaving Country on Corruption Charges

Published on: 14-MAY-2013

FIA has barred Raja Parvez Ashraf from leaving the country on charges of corruption in the Rental Power Projects.

National Florence Nightingale Award 2013 were Presented

Published on: 13-MAY-2013

The President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented National Florence Nightingale Award 2013 to 35 nursing professionals

NRI Sunil Chopra elected as the Deputy Mayor of a London Borough

Published on: 13-MAY-2013

A leading NRI in United Kingdom, Sunil Chopra was elected as the Deputy Mayor of a London Borough.

Siddaramaiah sworn-in as the 22nd Chief Minister of Karnataka

Published on: 13-MAY-2013

Siddaramaiah, the leader of the Indian National Congress on 11 May 2013 was sworn in as the 22nd chief minister of the state of Karnataka.

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid visited China

Published on: 12-MAY-2013

External Affairs Minister, Salman Khurshid, paid an official visit to the People’s Republic of China on 09-10 May 2013.

National Technology Day was Observed on 11 May 2013

Published on: 12-MAY-2013

National Technology Day was celebrated on 11 May 2013 as a symbol of quest for scientific inquiry and technological creativity

ISSNIP Project was launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development

Published on: 12-MAY-2013

Ministry for Women & Child Development launched ISSNIP project in New Delhi on 9 May 2013.

Union Cabinet approved National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)

Published on: 12-MAY-2013

The Union Cabinet of India on 9 May 2013 gave its approval for constituting an autonomous body called NSDA

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement to Veteran Actor Pran

Published on: 12-MAY-2013

 The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for life time achievement  was presented to Pran on 10 May 2013

Guatemala Court Tribunal Sentenced Former Military Leader Montt 80 Years in Prison

Published on: 11-MAY-2013

Former military ruler of Guatemala, Rios Montt sentenced for 80 years of imprisonment after being found guilty of genocide.

PK Bansal and Ashwani Kumar submitted their Resignations to Prime Minister

Published on: 11-MAY-2013

Union Ministers of Railway and Law, PK Bansal and Ashwani Kumar submitted their resignation to the Prime Minster on 10 May 2013.

Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar, Dhrupad Vocalist Passed Away at 80

Published on: 10-MAY-2013

Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar (1932-2013), the dhrupad vocalist passed away on 8 May 2013 following brief illness at his Gurukul near Panvel.

Painting by Fernand Leger from 1921 Sold by Madonna for 7.2 Million US Dollar

Published on: 10-MAY-2013

The painting by Fernand Leger, which was owned by Madonna sell for 7.2 million US dollar in New York on 7 May 2013 at the Sotheby's auction house.

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