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World Diabetes Day observed on 14 November
World Diabetes Day observed on 14 November
World Diabetes Day is being observed on 14 November each year. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019 is The Family and Diabetes. Over 425,000,000 people are curr....

Published On : 14 Nov 2018

Ayurveda Day celebrated on 5th November across the Country
Ayurveda Day celebrated on 5th November across the Country
Ministry of AYUSH observes Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanawantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). This year Ayurveda Day is being observed on 5th November 2018. On this occasion, Ministry of....

Published On : 05 Nov 2018

World Tsunami Awareness Day is being observed on 5th November
World Tsunami Awareness Day is being observed on 5th November
The World Tsunami Awareness Day observed on 5th November worldwide. The 1st WTAD was observed on 5th November 2016. In 2018, the World Tsunami Awareness Day will align wi....

Published On : 05 Nov 2018

33rd Army Aviation Day is being celebrated today
33rd Army Aviation Day is being celebrated today
Army Aviation Corps celebrated its 33rd Raising Day on 01 Nov 2018, and to mark this occasion, a Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the Amar Jawan Jyoti....

Published On : 01 Nov 2018

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is being celebrated across India today
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is being celebrated across India today
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, is being celebrated today. Several events are being held by various Ministries, PSUs, and organizations across the country.....

Published On : 31 Oct 2018

Vigilance Awareness Week observed on 29 October
Vigilance Awareness Week observed on 29 October
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will observe the Vigilance Awareness Week from 29th October to 3rd November 2018 as per the directions of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).....

Published On : 29 Oct 2018

Valmiki Jayanti Celebrated on 24 October
Valmiki Jayanti Celebrated on 24 October
Valmiki Jayanti (popular name Pragat Diwas) is being celebrated on 24 October every year in India. This day is celebrated as the birth of ancient Indian poet and philosopher Valmik....

Published On : 24 Oct 2018

World Development Information Day Observed today
World Development Information Day Observed today
The World Development Information Day is being observed on 24th October worldwide. In 1972, The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to institute a World Development Info....

Published On : 24 Oct 2018

United Nations Day Observed Worldwide on 24 October
United Nations Day Observed Worldwide on 24 October
United Nations Day is being observed Worldwide on 24 October. The United Nations Day is devoted to making known to people of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations Organiz....

Published On : 24 Oct 2018

87th Birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam being observed on 15th October
87th Birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam being observed on 15th October
1. Nation remembers former President late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his 87th Birth Anniversary today. He redefined the Presidency during his tenure from 2002 to 2007. H....

Published On : 15 Oct 2018

World Egg Day Observed every-year in October
World Egg Day Observed every-year in October
International Egg Commission has declared the second Friday of October every year as World Egg Day. This is celebrated in countries all around the world and is a unique opportunity to help r....

Published On : 12 Oct 2018

11th October; International Day of the Girl Child
11th October; International Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child is being celebrated today. The theme of this year's International Day of Girl Child is 'With Her: A Skilled Girl Force'. The da....

Published On : 11 Oct 2018

World Mental Health Day Observed on 10th October every-year
World Mental Health Day Observed on 10th October every-year
The World Mental Health Day is observed anually on 10th October, with the overall objective of raising awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support....

Published On : 10 Oct 2018

World Post Day Observed on 9 October every-year
World Post Day Observed on 9 October every-year
The World Post Day is celebrated annually on 9th October marking the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern, Capital of Switzerland. It was ....

Published On : 09 Oct 2018

5th October: International Teachers Day
5th October: International Teachers Day
1. The World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is held annually on 5th October across the world.2. World Teachers' Day focuses o....

Published On : 05 Oct 2018

Nation Pays Homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 149th Birth Anniversary
Nation Pays Homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 149th Birth Anniversary
The Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 149th birth anniversary today. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered Floral tribute....

Published On : 02 Oct 2018

International Day of Older Persons Observed on 1st October
International Day of Older Persons Observed on 1st October
International Day of Older Persons is being observed on Monday. The theme of the 2018 commemoration is "Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions". The day is celebrated by raising awareness ....

Published On : 01 Oct 2018

World Rabies Day Observed on 28 September Annually
World Rabies Day Observed on 28 September Annually
World Rabies Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease. 28 September also marks the anniv....

Published On : 28 Sep 2018

World Maritime Day Observed on 27 September
World Maritime Day Observed on 27 September
The World Maritime Day (WMD) is being observed annually on 27th September under the ambit of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in the last week of September. The WMD raise the import....

Published On : 27 Sep 2018

World Tourism Day Observed on 27th September
World Tourism Day Observed on 27th September
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) annually on 27th September (Since 1980). The objective of the day is t....

Published On : 27 Sep 2018