Top Headlines : 15th May 2015

Top Headlines : 15th May 2015

1.Punjab became 1st in India to issue the Soil Health Cards

                        


The State of Punjab became 1st in India to issue the Soil Health Cards to all the farmers on 13th May 2015. Earlier, on 19th February 2015, the scheme was launched nationwide by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2.Peter Gay died

                    
Peter Gay, the famous historian on European thought, died on 12th May 2015. He is known for books Enlightenment etc.

3.Human Capital Report 2015 released

                     

                    
According to the Human Capital Report 2015 released by World Economic Forum, Finland topped the list followed by Norway and Switzerland while India placed at 100th position among 124 countries.

4.Harbhajan Kaur Dheer became Mayor

                     
Harbhajan Kaur Dheer, an Indian origin became 1st Asian woman to be elected as Maor in UK on 12th May 2015. She is related to Labour Party.

5.Telangana signed an agreement with Google Inc.

                      


The State Government of Telangana signed an agreement with Google Inc. on 11thMay 2015 to build biggest campus in Hyderabad which will be set up for the cost of Rs.1000 Crore.