International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016 observed across the world

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016 observed across the world

3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities . The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2016 was observed across the world on 3 December 2016. The theme for the day was Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want.In 2016, the goal of the IDPD is assessing the current

National Pollution Control Day 2016 observed in India

National Pollution Control Day 2016 observed in India, The National Pollution Control Day 2016 was observed on 2 December 2016 in India with an aim to make aware the people and industries about the need of Pollution Control Acts. This day is observed every year to give honour to thousands of human beings who lost their lives in 1984 due to the Bhopal gas tragedy and who were left severely

National Pollution Control Day 02 December

 National Pollution Control Day 02 December 

Pollution prevention is a major global concern because of the harmful effects of pollution on a person's health and on the environment. Environmental protection means caring for our resources and subsequently for ourselves and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come will have a better

Nagaland’s 53rd statehood day

Nagaland’s 53rd statehood day

The state of Nagaland on its 53rd statehood day, a state known for scenic beauty and talented citizens will take the state to new heights of progress. It was on this day in 1963 that the Nagaland attained statehood as the 16th state of the Indian Union and second in North East after being bifurcated from

World AIDS Day 2016: Is India’s War Against HIV Coming Apart?

World AIDS Day 2016: Is India’s War Against HIV Coming Apart? ,World AIDS Day 2016: Is India’s War Against HIV Coming Apart? This World AIDS Day brings a mixed bag for India’s HIV Positive community as there’s cheer that the country has managed to put a million infected on anti-retroviral treatment (ART)

5 September: National Teachers Day

Every year 5th September is being observed as National Teachers Day in India. Significance of Day: Observance of this day commemorates the birthday of India’s first Vice President and second President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan since 1962. This year’s celebration: Various programmmes in schools and colleges throughout the country are being organised in the honour of teachers who shape the lives of students and show them the path of success About Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Dr

Mahila Police Diwas CM: Haryana to recruit 1,000 women constables, 100 sub-inspectors

Highlighting that more than 25,000 complaints of crime against women were received in all women police stations set up in 21 districts of the state since last year, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said the numbers speak for the faith that people have in women police officers in the state. The chief minister addressed a gathering of police personnel at Indradhanush Auditorium to mark Haryana’s first Mahila Police

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed with theme Right to Education

9 August: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was observed on 9 August 2016 with theme Indigenous Peoples' Right to Education. The day was founded by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 23 December 1994 with adoption of resolution 49/214 proclaiming that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People shall be observed

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Union Government launches nation-wide programme MAA for promoting breastfeeding

Union Health Minister J P Nadda on 5 August 2016 launched a nation-wide programme MAA - Mothers’ Absolute Affection for promoting breastfeeding. The goal of the programme is to enhance optimal breastfeeding practices.  MAA is an intensified programme of the Health Ministry for creating an enabling environment to ensure that mothers, husbands and families receive adequate information and support for

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Government Seeks Approval For Rs 1 Lakh Crore Extra Spending

New Delhi: The government on Monday sought parliament's approval to spend an extra Rs 1.03 lakh crore ($15.43 billion) in the fiscal year ending in March 2017. In a supplementary demand for grants laid before parliament by the finance ministry, the government said net cash outgo would be Rs 20,948 crore. The additional expenditure includes Rs 5,000 crore for a rural jobs programme, about Rs 4,200 crore for road

United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2016 observed

The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2016 was observed across the world on 30 July 2016. On this day, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) launched the campaign #igivehope to show victims of human trafficking.the day aims at raising awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims, and promoting and protecting their rights. In 2013, the General Assembly held a high-level

International Tiger Day observed

International Tiger Day was observed on 29 July 2016. The day is held annually on 29th July to give worldwide attention to the reservation of tigers. The goal of the day is to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers and to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation issues.  It was founded in 2010 at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit, with the aim to double the big cat

World Hepatitis Day: 95% People Don’t Know They Have the Disease

(28 July is observed as the World Hepatitis Day. Globally 1.4 million people die each year from hepatitis and this day serves as a reminder to governments and policy makers to know the disease and take action.)

This shocking and staggeringly high statistic comes from the World Health Organisation. The disease is three times more infectious than HIV and yet awareness about it is so low that by the time hepatitis is detected,

PM bows to valiant soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to every valiant soldier who fought for India, on Kargil Vijay Diwas. “On Kargil Vijay Diwas I bow to every valiant soldier who fought for India till the very last breath. Their heroic sacrifices inspire us.  India will never forget the fearlessness with which our courageous soldiers gave a befitting & unforgettable reply to the intruders.  We recall with pride, the firmness

Birth anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak today

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, one of the earliest architect of the edifice of nationalist movement in India, was born on this day in the year 1856. Born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, the British colonial authorities called him "Father of the Indian unrest." Tilak was a strong vocal advocate of Swaraj and is known for the quote "Swarajya is my birthright, and I shall have it!".He was also conferred with the honorary title of "Lokmanya".Bal

Suresh Angadi appointed Chairperson of Parliament House Committee

Suresh C. Angadi, who is serving his third consecutive term as member of the Lok Sabha from Belagavi, was appointed Chairperson of the House Committee, a parliamentary standing committee, by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Thursday. The outgoing Chairperson, Arunram Meghwal, handed over the charge on completion of the one-year term of the office, at New Delhi, according to sources in Mr. Angadi’s office

Now isolated, Britain joins France at WWI centenary event

Over 1 million were killed, wounded or went missing in the Battle of the Somme in northern France, pitting British and French troops against German ones from July 1 to November 18, 1916.One week after Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, Prime Minister David Cameron and royal family members will stand side by side with France’s President Francois Hollande to celebrate their historic

29 June: National Statistics Day

The National Statistics Day is being observed every year on 29 June to create public awareness among people about the importance of statistics in daily life and in the process of planning and development. 2016 is the tenth edition of National Statistics Day. Significance of the Day: It is celebrated annually on the occasion of Birth anniversary of India’s eminent statistician Late Prof Prasanta Chandra

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed with theme Listen First

26 June: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed on 26 June 2016. The day was observed with theme Listen First. 2016 theme Listen First is an initiative to increase support for prevention of drug use that is based on science and is thus an effective investment in the well-being of

Day of the Seafarer 2016 observed with theme At Sea For All

25 June: Day of the Seafarer

Day of the Seafarer 2016 was observed across the world on 25 June 2016. The theme for the year is At Sea For All. The theme for the year has a clear link with the 2016 World Maritime Day theme, Shipping: indispensable to the world. The themes highlight the point that seafarers serve at sea not just