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International Mother Language Day is being observed across the world on 21 February
International Mother Language Day (Bhasha Divas) is observed across the world, on 21 February every year. 2015 Theme: “Inclusion in and through education: Language counts”. The year 2015 is the 15th anniversary of International Mother Language Day. Objective: To promote ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
World Hindi Day is being observed on 10 January every year
Every year 10 January is being observed World Hindi Day. Objective of this day is to promote use of Hindi language abroad. To mark the occasion, special functions are being organized. It is usually, observed by Union Ministry of External Affairs ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015
Shaheedi Jor Mela begins in Punjab on 26 December
The three-day annual Shaheedi Jor Mela began at Gurduwara Fateh Garh Sahib, in Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab. It is organized to pay homage to martyrdom of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, youngest sons of the 10th Sikh guru Guru ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
10th anniversary of 2004 Tsunami disaster observed
10th anniversary of 2004 Tsunami disaster was observed by all Asian counties that were hit by 2004 ferocious disaster. To mark this day, memorial ceremonies were held for the victims of this disaster in Indonesia, India, Thailand and Sri Lanka. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
National Good Governance Day observed on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 90th birthday
Former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 90th birthday was observed as National Good Governance Day on 25th December 2014. In order to mark the occasion of this day, several programmes were organized nationwide and new initiatives ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Government releases postal stamp commemorating 'Kuka Movement'
Government has released commemorative postal stamp to highlight heroic deeds of those engaged in 1857 Kuka movement of the Namdhari Sikhs against the British rule. It was released by Union minister for Communication and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad in ..
Eid-al-Adha celebrated across the world, Hajj concludes
Eid-al-Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice is a festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide as two million Muslims performed the last ritual to conclude Hajj. Eid-al-Adha This festival is celebrated to commemorate Abraham’s willingness to offer his promised son as ..