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DAYS AND EVENTS - May 2020

May 2020

Jan 19, 2024

Kokborok Day

Kokborok Day, also known as the Tripuri Language Day is annually celebrated across the Indian State of Tripura on January 19 with an aim to develop the Kokborok language. The day commemorates the initial recognition of Kokborok as the official language in 1979.
The Kokborok language, the official language of Tripura, is also known as Tripuri or Tiprakok. In 1979, Kokborok, along with Bengali and English, was declared an official language of the state of Tripura, India by the state government.

Jan 16, 2024

National Start-up Day

National Start-up Day is celebrated on January 16.
The establishment of National Start-up Day on January 16 was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2022. The first National Start-up Day was observed in India that same year. PM Modi praised the expansion of start-ups over the previous few years as he spoke with aspiring business owners via video conference.
National Start-up Day is observed in India to celebrate the successes of the start-up community.

Jan 15, 2024

Indian Army Day

Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15. In 2024, we celebrated the 76^th Army Day. This day is celebrated to commemorate the victory of the Indian Army over the British Army. On January 15, 1949, Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa became the first Commander-in-chief of the Indian Army and took over the authority from the British Commander-in-Chief General Francis Butcher. Indian Army Day, in 2024, was observed in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The theme of the Indian Army Day 2024 is 'In Service of the Nation'.

Jan 12, 2024

National Youth Day

National Youth Day or Yuva Divas is observed on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of India's greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders.
In 1984, the Indian Government first declared to celebrate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, i.e. January 12 as National Youth Day. Since then the day has been celebrated as National Youth Day all over the country. The government's main aim is to make a better future for the country by motivating the youths through the way of their life and ideas of the Swami Vivekananda.
The theme for National Youth Day 2024 is 'Arise, Awake, and Realise the Power You Hold'.

Jan 11, 2024

National Road Safety Week

Every year, the National Road Safety Week is celebrated from January 11 to 17. Organised by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the week intends to spread awareness around road safety, which is a major concern for authorities as well as the government.
The National Road Safety Week was celebrated for the first time in 1989. On March 15, 2010 the Centre sanctioned the National Road Safety policy, recommended by the Sunder Committee.

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