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Bihar adds 18,899 seats at undergraduate level to improve enrolment ratio
Bihar Government has sanctioned 18,899 additional seats at undergraduate level in 75 colleges of four universities, in a bid to enhance the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education. More than half of these seats will be added to the colleges spread across Darbhanga, Madhubani and Samastipur districts.
President Addresses Centenary Celebration of Bihar Vidhan Sabha
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Bhavan, the sprawling building that accommodates the two houses of state legislature, is now over 100 years old. Addressing the centenary celebrations of Bihar Legislative Assembly on October 21 President Ram Nath Kovind termed the event as a “celebration of democracy”.
International Airport opens at Kushinagar to boost Tourism on Buddhist Circuit
An international airport has been opened at Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. This will significantly boost tourism on the Buddhist circuit which also consists of Bodh Gaya, Sarnath and Lumbini.
Indian diaspora plan grand Diwali celebrations in Switzerland
India enjoys strong economic and cultural relations with several countries across the world. With most of the countries bilateral relations is enriched by people-to-people contacts. Switzerland is an excellent example of how Indian diaspora enrich and strengthen diplomatic relations.
Life Comes Full Circle for Air India; Tatas get Control after 68 Years
Life has come a full circle for Air India. Tatas, which had started the airline in 1932, has once again got control of it after 68 years. The airline was taken over by the Government of India in 1953. A cabinet committee chaired by Amit Shah has decided to sell Air India to Tatas for Rs.18,000 crore. The transaction is expected to be completed by December this year.