World Rabies Day: World Rabies Day is observed every year on 28th September to raise awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. 2022 marks the 16th World Rabies Day. 28th September marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s death, the French chemist and microbiologist, who […]
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World Environmental Health Day 2022
World Environmental Health Day 2022: World Environmental Health Day 2022 is observed annually on September 26 to spread awareness globally regarding the health of the environment. The central idea behind celebrating this day is that the health of the human race is irrevocably intertwined with the health of the environment. The day was first observed […]
International Day Of Sign Languages
International Day Of Sign Languages: Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre, an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated ‘Sign Language Day’. International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September. This year’s theme was “Sign Language Unite Us.” Objective of this day […]
World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day: World Ozone Day, also known as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, is observed annually on September 16 to bring attention to the ozone layer and the dangers of ozone depletion. This years theme is “Montreal Protocol@35: Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth” which recognises the wider impact […]
National Engineer’s Day
National Engineer’s Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted all engineers on the occasion of Engineers Day. Every year India celebrates National Engineer’s day on September 15 to recognise and honour the achievements of the great engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Along with India, Visvesvaraya’s great works are also celebrated in Sri Lanka and Tanzania on September 15 […]
Hindi Diwas
Hindi Diwas: Hindi Diwas is being celebrated across the country on September 14. On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Prime Minister of India has said that the Hindi language has brought India special honour globally and its simplicity and sensitivity always attracts people. Hindi Diwas or the National Hindi Day is celebrated every year in […]
International Whale Shark Day
International Whale Shark Day: Delhi-based non-profit, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) launched ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ along Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep in Mangaluru. August 30, 2022 is International Whale Shark Day, this year’s theme is “The Future of Sharks: Guardians of Our Seas.” The campaign will run along coastal Karnataka, Kerala and the Lakshadweep […]
World Elephant Day
World Elephant Day: World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world’s elephants. It was conceived in 2011 by Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims and Michael Clark of Canazwest Pictures, and Sivaporn Dardarananda, Secretary-General of the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation in Thailand. It was officially founded, […]
World Tribal Day 2022
World Tribal Day 2022: 9th August is celebrated as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Aim: To highlight the role of indigenous people and the importance of preserving their rights, communities and knowledge they gathered and passed down over centuries. Theme: “The Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional […]
World Hepatitis Day : Theme 2022
World Hepatitis Day : Theme 2022 World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28th July to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis. The theme for the year 2022 is “Bringing hepatitis care closer to you”. It aims to highlight the need to bring hepatitis care closer to primary health care facilities, and so communities, to […]
