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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Nov 05, 2019

5 November - World Tsunami Awareness Day

World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on 5 November to highlight the dangers of tsunami and to focus on the importance of the early warning systems to minimise the damage caused due to the natural hazard.
This day also provides traditional knowledge about tsunamis.

Nov 04, 2019

National Candy Day - November 4, 2019

November 4 is National Candy Day. The story of candy begins in India. Between the 6th and 4th centuries BC, the Persians and Greeks learned that the people in India had, what they called, reeds that make honey without bees.
These reeds were actually sugarcane, which is indigenous to Southeast Asia. Ancient Indians would boil sugarcane juice, turning it into individual pieces of sugar, which they called "khanda."

PM Modi To Inaugurate 5th India International Science Festival On Nov 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival by addressing the audience at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata through video conference. The festival will continue till 8th November, 2019.
The prime objective of the festival is to instill scientific temper among the masses.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan - Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Parv Culminated

The four-day long mega cultural and literary event of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan - Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Parv culminated in New Delhi with prize distribution to the winners of various events.
Amit Khare hailed the efforts of KVS for organizing this mega event.
He appealed to all students to imbibe the concept of Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat and make it a part of their school and daily life. He also asked all Principals to allot special page in their annual school magazine for Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat.

Nov 03, 2019

National Sandwich Day

November 3 is celebrated every year as Sandwich Day. The ultimate in convenient food and one of the most beloved food around the world, it is no surprise that the humble sandwich has its own day.
The unofficial holiday commemorates the birth anniversary of John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich.

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is a UN-recognized international day observed annually on 2 November.
The day draws attention to the low global conviction rate for violent crimes against journalists and media workers, estimated at only one in every ten cases.
As these individuals play a critical role in informing and influencing the public about important social issues, impunity for attacks against them has a particularly damaging impact, limiting public awareness and constructive debate.
On 2 November, organizations and individuals worldwide are encouraged to talk about the unresolved cases in their countries, and write to government and intra-governmental officials to demand action and justice.

National Housewife's Day

National Housewife's Day comes on November 3 of every year. Millions of people across the country celebrate National Housewife's Day and were created to make the day a special one for the stay-at-home mom.
Taking concern of the children and the home is a 24/7 job that rarely does not receive the thank you that is much justified.

Nov 02, 2019

National Bison Day 2019

National Bison Day in the United States is celebrated on the first Saturday of November every year ( November 2, 2019). It is dedicated to the historical, cultural, ecological and economic contribution of the American bison to the United States.
The American bison, also known as the American buffalo, is a North American species of bison. Once widely spread throughout North America, they became nearly extinct by a combination of commercial hunting and slaughter in the 19th century.
National Bison Day was introduced in 2012. It is actively supported by Native Americans, conservationists, bison producers, educators, and other people who care about the fate of these large mammals.

All Souls' Day

All Souls' Day, in Roman Catholicism, a day for commemoration of all the faithful departed, those baptized Christians who are believed to be in purgatory because they died with the guilt of lesser sins on their souls. It is observed on November 2.
Roman Catholic doctrine holds that the prayers of the faithful on earth will help cleanse these souls in order to fit them for the vision of God in heaven, and the day is dedicated to prayer and remembrance.
Requiem masses are commonly held, and many people visit and sometimes decorate the graves of loved ones.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu Inaugurates 21st North East Book Fair In Guwahati

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the 21st North East Book Fair in Guwahati in presence of Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Speaking at the event, the Vice President highlighted the importance of libraries in our culture.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu laid stress on the use of mother tongue and relevance of books to stir one's creativity and stimulate innovative and inventive ideas.

7th India-US Economic and Financial Partnership Meeting Held In Delhi

The 7th India - US Economic and Financial partnership meeting was held in New Delhi. It was co-chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Secretary of Treasury Steven T Mnuchin.
During meeting both sides took stock of the efforts undertaken to further improve mutual cooperation on a wide range of multilateral subjects including anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism.

Nov 01, 2019

National Impotency Month - November

National Impotency Month in November opens up a dialogue about erectile dysfunction (ED).
While the subject isn't often discussed, studies suggest it becomes more common with age.
Addressing concerns with doctor for proper treatment is essential. While prescriptions are available, there are less expensive treatments. Lifestyle changes may reduce stressors and eliminate the cause.
If the changes don't remedy the disorder, the physician may try other therapies and rule out other conditions.

KVS Organizes Four-Day Event Of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Parv' 2019

Four-day long event Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Parv 2019 was inaugurated in New Delhi. The event is being organized by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, KVS.
The main objective of the event is to celebrate the unity in diversity and to promote the spirit of national integration through deep and structured engagement among all Indian states and Union Territories in a year-long planned engagement between states.

National COPD Awareness Month

November is National COPD Awareness Month, and a great opportunity to help educate your patients about COPD.
According to the American Lung Association, an estimated 15.3 million Americans suffer from COPD, and several additional millions likely have COPD and don't even know it. Early diagnosis and treatment can help people with COPD improve their quality of life and health.

National Pomegranate Month

National Pomegranate Month is an annual designation observed in November. Pomegranates date back to ancient civilizations throughout the Mediterranean, and they are also featured in ancient Egyptian mythology and art.

World Vegan Day

Vegan Day first occurred on November 1st, 1994 as a way of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the UK Vegan Society and indeed the term "Vegan".
The Vegan Society was established in November of 1944; although the exact date was unknown.
The President of the Vegan Society decided to elect the date of the 1st of November. This is now recognised as the date on which the Vegan Society was founded and on which Vegan Day is observed.

November Is National Diabetes Month

The theme for 2019 National Diabetes Month is "Take Diabetes to Heart: Linking Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease."
According to Chenango County Department of Health officials, November's designation is meant to help raise awareness that having diabetes means you are more likely to develop heart disease. Over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your heart.

World Cities Day-31 October

World Cities Day was observed on 31 October. The day aims to promote the interest of the international community to implement the New Urban Agenda globally.
It also ensures to enhance cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization in cities.
Around half of the world's population now live in cities. The number of the airports is expected to double by 2050 as urbanization is one of the world's most transformative trends.
Theme 2019: The theme for the year 2019, selected by the United Nations, is "Changing the world: innovations and a better life for future generations". The theme aims to discuss how urbanization can be used to achieve sustainable development.

National Gratitude month

November is officially National Gratitude month. It is one of the best way to to make an extra effort daily to thank someone in your life.
It's no coincidence that gratitude month and Thanksgiving fall during 30 day period. However, gratitude means more than saying "thanks."

National Workshops On Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana Begins

A two day "National Workshop on Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY)" begins. PMVDY is a component of 100 days plan of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The workshop has been organized to take stock of all the activities under the program and to plan the future steps.
Participants from 25 States are participating in the workshop along with the TRIFED team.
TRIFED has so far received and sanctioned 555 VDVK proposals from the 15 states i.e. Andhra Pradesh (30), Assam (3), Bihar (8), Chhattisgarh (136), Gujarat (17), Jharkhand (39), Karnataka (19), Madhya Pradesh (20), Maharashtra (64), Manipur (6), Nagaland (20), Odisha (156), Rajasthan (25), Tamil Nadu (7) and Uttar Pradesh (5).

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