People in Telangana celebrate the state's foundation day on June 2 every year. Telangana was formed on June 2, 2014.
The Congress Working Committee passed a resolution recommending the creation of Telangana as a separate state on July 1, 2013. At the time, protests were ongoing to demand the formation of the state. The Union Government established a committee consisting of a group of ministers to study the issue.
The group prepared a report, leading the Union Government to accept the demand for the creation of the new state. It was followed by the approval of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill in the Parliament in 2014.
Jun 01, 2025
World No Tobacco Day 2025
31 May is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). In May 2025 WHO and public health champions from across the globe will come together for WNTD to raise awareness about the harmful tactics of the tobacco industry.
This year's WNTD campaign aims to reveal the strategies employed by the tobacco and nicotine industries to make their harmful products enticing, particularly to young people.
By exposing these tactics, WHO seeks to drive awareness, advocate for stronger policies, including a ban on flavours that make tobacco and nicotine products more appealing, and protect public health.