October 21: Police Commemoration Day

Every year National Police commemoration Day is observed on October 21. The day is observed to pay homage to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives during an ambush by the Chinese troops in 1959 in the hot spring area of Ladakh region. Background On October 21 1959, at a height of 10500 feet, a ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Bhagat Singh • CRPF • Lala Lajpat Rai • Martyr's Day • National Police Memorial • police commemoration day

Martyr’s Day observed on 23rd March

On 23 March 1931, young Indian freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged to death at Lahore in today’s Pakistan. This day is observed as Shaheedi Diwas (Martyr’s Day) throughout the nation. The state government of Punjab has been commemorating the Martyrs Day, which falls on March 23, as the ‘Youth Empowerment Day’. ..

Topics: Bhagat Singh • Freedom Struggle • Martyr's Day

March 23: Shaheed Diwas

Every year, March 23rd is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day. The Day is observed to commemorate the courage and heroism of three great young leaders Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru. Highlights The Day is also celebrated as Martyr’s Day in the country. Several Schools and Colleges pay tribute and express their ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: 1962 India China War • Bhagat Singh • Indo-Tibetan Border Police • Lala Lajpat Rai • Martyr's Day • Odisha • Police Martyr's Day • Shaheed Diwas

Rajasthan Health Department wins WHO’s Award for Tobacco Control

The World Health Organisation (WHO) awarded Rajasthan government’s Medical & Health Department its Tobacco Control Award for year 2019 in recognition of Rajasthan’s achievements in the field of tobacco control. Key Highlights The Award was conferred by WHO on occasion of World No Tobacco Day (celebrated on 31 May 2019) at a function in New ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Healthy Rajasthan • Martyr's Day • Rajasthan Government • Rajasthan Medical & Health Department • Sarvodaya Day • Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute • WHO Award for Tobacco Control • World No Tobacco Day

India observes Shaheed Diwas

On March 23rd, India observed Shaheed Divas or Martyr’s Day as a tribute to the Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary. The supreme sacrifice of these revolutionaries continues to inspire generations in India. Sacrifice of Great Revolutionaries Bhagat Singh along with his associates Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru were hanged to death ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Topics: Batukeshwar Dutt • Bhagat Singh • Delhi Central Assembly • James Scott • John Saunders • Lala Lajpat Rai • Lion of Punjab • Mahatma Gandhi • Martyr's Day • Public Safety Bill • Rajguru • Shaheed Diwas • Simon Commission • Sukhdev • Trade Dispute Bill