Tag Archives: National Days in India

National Press Day – The 16th of November – is symbolic of a free and responsible press in India. This was the day on which the Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog to ensure that not only did the press maintain the high standards expected from this powerful medium but also that it was not fettered …

National Legal Services Day is celebrated every year on 9th of November in all the states Authorities. At this day variety of legal literacy camps and functions are organized at many places in the capital city of the country. People from government as well as non government organizations take part in the functions and camps related to the National Legal …

Karnataka Rajyotsava Day is the state festival of Karnataka and is observed on November 1st every year. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Karnataka as the state was formed on this day. The Rajyotsava day is marked as a government holiday in the state of Karnataka. Karnataka Rajyotsava: History In 1950, India became republic and different provinces …

National Unity Day (also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is celebrated every year on 31 October by the people all through India. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who really unified the country. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day was introduced by the Government of India in 2014 with the aim of celebrating …

UNO Day: United Nations Day – UNO stands for United Nations Organization. The United Nations or UN Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the foundation of United Nations Organization in 1945. This day reminds us of the official formation of the United Nations in 1945 by a joint agreement and unanimous signing of the UN Charter by majority of its …

Jaiprakash Narain Death Anniversary: Jaiprakash Narain was a freedom fighter and a political leader and is known for his pivotal role in the Quit India Movement of 1942. Known by his allies as JP, Jaiprakash also spearheaded the opposition to Indira Gandhi during the 1970s. Name: Jaiprakash Narain (Jayaprakash Narayan Srivastava); JP or Lok Nayak Born: 11 October, 1902 Sitab Diara, Saran district, Bengal …

The Indian Air Force or the Bhartiya Vayu Sena is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. It was officially established on October 8, 1932. Central Air Command will celebrate the anniversary of Indian Air Force with great enthusiasm and fervor at various Air Stations all over the country on October 8. Indian Air Force Day: Parade The Air …

World Deaf Day is observed “to create awareness among the public to show how much the deaf could contribute to society and the country’s economic growth”. World Deaf Day is celebrated every year in last week (last Sunday of the month of September) of the September to draw the attention of general public, politician and development authorities towards the achievements …

World Tourism Day: Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) as international observances on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism. The purpose of this day is to raise …

Engineer’s Day: Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya’s birthday is celebrated as Engineer’s Day every year. Check out these quotes and share them on September 15. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was born on September 15, 1861, in Muddenahalli near Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India. He became the Diwan in 1912 and held the position till 1918. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was the principal engineer in the construction of the Krishna Raja …