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11-September-2019 Current Affairs

Keralites celebrate annual harvest festival 'Onam'

Keralites celebrate annual harvest festival 'Onam'

  • Today, Keralites around the world are celebrating their biggest & most popular festival 'Onam' with full spirit.
  • The annual harvest festival of Onam falls in the month of Chingam. It is a 10-day long festival from Atham to Thiruonam.
  • The festival of Onam is known for its secularity and inclusiveness. Irrespective of the caste and community.
  • The festival of Onam is celebrated to commemorates the return of a mythical, righteous King Mahabali. It includes Onasadya, Onakodi, Pookkalam, Vallam Kali, Pulikali, etc.
Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Yusuf Hamied receives Royal Society honor

Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Yusuf Hamied receives Royal Society honor

The chairman of Cipla Dr. Yusuf Hamied (age 83 years) has been elected an honorary fellow of the UK Royal Society for his service to the cause of science.....
Famous writer Pradeep Dash Awarded with Sarala Puraskar 2019

Famous writer Pradeep Dash Awarded with Sarala Puraskar 2019

Veteran Odia writer Pradeep Dash will be awarded the 40th edition of Sarala Puraskar 2019 for his poetry work 'Charu Chibar O Charjya'. He will re....
Legendary Freedom Fighter Heeralal Sharma dies

Legendary Freedom Fighter Heeralal Sharma dies

Eminent freedom fighter Heeralal Sharma died at the PBM Hospital, Bikaner (Rajasthan). He was 95-years. He played a significant role in India’s independence ....
Jack Ma Announced Retirement As Alibaba's Chairman

Jack Ma Announced Retirement As Alibaba's Chairman

Jack Ma has announced official retirement at the age of 55-years as Chairman of Chinese company Alibaba Group Holding Limited. Alibaba is a multin....
DRDO successfully test-fired MPATGM missile

DRDO successfully test-fired MPATGM missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired indigenously developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), today. DRDO tested the MPATG....
Vikram Nath Took Over As Chief Justice Of Gujarat High Court

Vikram Nath Took Over As Chief Justice Of Gujarat High Court

Justice Vikram Nath (age 56 years) appointed as the 25th Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. Justice V. Nath was administered the oath of off....
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