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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed on October 15
The day was established in 2002 in the United States and Canada on October 15 in order to honour, celebrate, and remember babies who have passed away due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and other causes of infant loss.

Global Handwashing Day is observed on October 15
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. The day is dedicated to increasing awareness about hygiene. The day is to make people understand the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Handwashing has always been one of the most effective ways of keeping diseases at bay and is also one of the key cornerstones of COVID-19 prevention.

World White Cane Day is observed on October 15
The National Federation of the Blind celebrates White Cane Awareness Day every year on October 15. According to the NFB President Mark A. Riccobono, White Cane Awareness Day is a way of emphasizing the critical role that the white cane plays in living the lives we want and informing the public about its true significance.

World Students’ Day is observed on October 15
World Students’ Day is a celebration of diversity, multiculturalism and cooperation among students across the world. Students display and celebrate their acts of social responsibility and have gatherings on campus. The theme of this year’s celebration is Learning for people, planet, prosperity and peace.

International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15
International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15. The Day recognizes the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.

UP govt decides to set up women help desk in every police station of state
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered to establish women help desks in each and every police station of state. The Chief Minister gave the instruction in a meeting with senior government officials and asked them to prioritize and ensure the women’s security in the state.

Kerala CM inaugurates operations of 1st phase of IIAV at Thonakkal, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the operations of the first phase of International Institute of Advanced Virology at the life sciences park at Thonakkal, Thiruvananthapuram through video conference. He lauded the efforts of the robust public health system within the state for containing pandemics like Nipah and covid to a great extent.

J&K Govt inks MoU with Flipkart to provide platform for local artisans, craftsmen, weavers to reach customers worldwide
In a significant step to promote the rural economy and to boost the sale of genuine products of Jammu & Kashmir, the JK Government signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with online store Flipkart to provide a platform for local artisans, craftsmen, weavers to reach customers across the globe.

Delhi CM launches campaign ‘Red light on, Gaadi off’ to tackle air pollution
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a campaign Red light on, Gaadi off to tackle air pollution in the national capital. Mr Kejriwal said that there are one crore vehicles registered in the city. He urged people to switch off their vehicles, while waiting on a traffic signal.

Union Health Minister launches 2nd phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna”
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today virtually launched the second phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna” for the underprivileged Thalassemic patients. The Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had introduced the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana for targeted populace.

Nation pays tribute to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary
Nation pays tribute to former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam on his 89th birth anniversary. Dr Kalam is also known as the Missile Man of India. President Ram Nath Kovind ,Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr Kalam.

Govt bans imports of air conditioners with refrigerants
With a view to promote domestic manufacturing and cut imports of non essential items, Government has banned imports of air conditioners with refrigerants.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari initiates Asia’s longest ZojiLa Tunnel works virtually
In Ladakh Union Territory, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Mr Nitin Gadkari initiated Asia’s longest ZojiLa Tunnel works virtually, by igniting ceremonial blasts. The tunnel also will have all necessary safety features and avalanche protection structures, catch dams, snow galleries and deflector dams to give all weather and safe road connectivity. The Rs. 4,430 crore Tunnel will reduce the travel time in the stretch from three and half hours to just 15 minutes. ZojiLa tunnel will be a signature infrastructure in Ladakh region.

Foreign Secretary inaugurates 1st edition of Lectures designed to introduce India to foreign diplomats posted in New Delhi
The first edition of Lectures designed to introduce India to foreign diplomats posted in New Delhi was inaugurated today by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. It has been named as Sushma Swaraj Lectures 2020.

India to deliver Kilo Class submarine INS Sindhuvir to Myanmar Navy
India will be deliver a Kilo Class submarine INS Sindhuvir to Myanmar Navy as part of defence cooperation. This will be the first submarine of Myanmar Navy.

India contributes 1 million dollars to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees
India has contributed one million dollars to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in Near East. This aid will support the Agency’s programmes and services, including education, health care, relief and social services.

General Electric targets carbon neutrality for its own operations by 2030
General Electric Co. aims to be carbon-neutral at its more than 1,000 factories and other facilities worldwide by 2030, leaving aside emissions from the fossil-fuel burning products that have defined much of the company’s recent history.

Fever FM launches progressive web app
Fever FM network recently launched its Progressive Web App – Fevernetwork.FM – a clutter-breaking strategic initiative to further strengthen their digital first approach to business. Fever Network is the first radio brand to come up with a progressive web page which will urge the listener to interact digitally too.

Renowned Malayalam poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri passed away
Renowned Malayalam poet and Jnanpith laureate Mahakavi Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri passed away at a private hospital in Thrissur in kerala this morning. The 94 year old poet, was admitted to hospital due to age related ailments.

India’s first Oscar winner Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya passes away
India’s first Oscar winner Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya died at her home in Mumbai after prolonged illness. She was 91. Athaiya, who won an Oscar for her work in the 1983 epic film “Gandhi”, passed away peacefully in her sleep. In a career of more than five decades, Athaiya won two National Awards — for Gulzar’s mystery drama “Lekin” (1990) and the period film “Lagaan” directed by Ashutosh Gowariker (2001).

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