Shimla, Dec. 17 Keekli Bureau
2014
The United States and Cuba reestablished diplomatic relations that had been in abeyance for more than 50 years.
2011
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Il died; he was succeeded by his youngest son, Kim Jong-Un.
2010
Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire after being harassed by municipal officials, giving rise to Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution and helping...
Shimla, Dec. 16, Keekli Bureau
2014
Members of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, the Pakistani branch of the Taliban, attacked a school in Peshawar, killing 150 people, at least 134 of whom were children.
2009
Avatar, a science-fiction thriller directed by James Cameron, was released internationally; it went on to make more than $2.7 billion worldwide.
1944
In World War II, German forces attempted to push through Allied...
Delhi, Dec. 16 -
Extending support to J&K and Ladakh students, AICTE has decided to release the instalment of Rs. 20,000/- as maintenance allowance under Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS). The decision has been taken to support & empower students for completing their online studies.
Under the PMSSS Scheme, the youths of J&K and Ladakh are supported by way of...
Delhi, Dec. 16 -
Union Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar laid the foundation stone of 6 squash courts at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the presence of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi today.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Shri S. Jaishankar who is himself a sports enthusiast and an avid squash...
Delhi, Dec. 16
India and the United Kingdom have expressed the resolve to further strengthen their educational collaboration. In a bilateral meeting between Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Foreign Secretary of UK Rt. Hon. Dominic Raab here today, the two countries agreed to deepen their engagement in the field of education and research, and work collaboratively on mutual...
Shimla, Dec.15 Keekli Bureau
2011
The Iraq War officially ended as the United States formally declared that its mission in the country was over.
2001
The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened in Pisa, Italy, after more than 10 years of work to stabilize the structure.
1997
The U.S. Department of Defense ordered that all 1.4 million Americans in its service be inoculated against anthrax, a...
Delhi, Dec. 15
The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020 would be based on the theme ‘Science for Self-reliant India and Global Welfare’ and would focus on areas like history of Indian science, philosophy & science, agritech, clean air, energy, water, waste, and sanitation, biodiversity, and sciene diplomacy, Secretary Department of Science and Technology (DST) Professor Ashutosh Sharma highlighted at...
Shimla, Dec. 14
2013
Irish actor Peter O'Toole, who captivated audiences with performances that showcased his versatility in roles ranging from classical drama to contemporary farce during a seven-decade stage and screen career, died in London.
2012
A mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, left 28 people dead, including 20 children from Sandy Hook Elementary School and the 20-year-old shooter, Adam Lanza.
1993
The dramatic film...
2015
A landmark climate change agreement was reached at a UN conference in Paris as 195 countries agreed to limit greenhouse gas emissions; the accord effectively replaced the Kyoto Protocol.
2009
With the victory of Democratic politician Annise Parker, Houston became the then largest city in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor.
1999
American author Joseph Heller—the author of Catch-22 (1961),...
हिमाचल प्रदेश डाक परिमंडल द्वारा आयोजित वर्चुअल फिलेटली एगज़ीबिशन के दौरान हिमाचल तथा पंजाब राज्यों के स्कूली बच्चो के लिए करवाई गई विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं का परिणाम घोषित कर दिया गया है ।
स्टैम्प डिज़ाइन प्रतियोगिता में नीरज कुमार, जवाहर नवोदय विद्यालय, कुल्लू ने प्रथम तथा ईशान जैन, दयानन्द पब्लिक स्कूल शिमला एवम मिगुल, सावित्री पब्लिक स्कूल हमीरपुर ने दूसरा स्थान...
Delhi, Dec. 9 -
To encourage and recognize individuals and organizations doing exemplary work in the field of water resources management, the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has invited the entries forNational Water Awards for the year 2020in the following 11 categories:
1) Best State,
2) Best District (2 Awards each in five zones;...
Delhi, Dec. 9
Union Minister of Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually held a meeting with H.E Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, the United Arab Emirates today. Her Excellency Jameela AlMuhairi, Minister of State for Public Education;H.E Dr. Ahmed Abdul Rahman AlBanna, UAE Ambassador to India were present in the meeting. Secretary, Higher Education Shri Amit Khare,...