Category: Important Dates

16th Anniversary of 26/11 Attacks: On 26th November 2008, Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror group, carried out attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Nariman House, Oberoi Trident, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station in Mumbai.The attacks revealed significant vulnerabilities in India’s security infrastructure, prompting urgent reforms in counter-terrorism measures.

Guru Tegh Bahadur : Martyrdom Day Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 24 November to honour the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru. Guru Teg Bahadur’s name earlier was Teyag Mal and he was the ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion. His father and the sixth Guru of Sikhs, […]

World Toilet Day 2024: World Toilet Day, observed annually (since 2013) on 19th November, is a United Nations initiative raising awareness about the global sanitation crisis and promoting safe, accessible toilets as part of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensuring water and sanitation for all by 2030. 2024 Theme: ‘Toilets-A Place for Peace’ which emphasises that […]

National Epilepsy Day 2024: National Epilepsy Day is marked every year in India on November 17 to raise awareness about the disease, the struggles associated with it, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Epilepsy — also known as a seizure disorder — is a chronic brain disorder where nerve cells don’t signal properly, […]

Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji: The President of India greeted citizens on the eve of Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, urging them to adopt his teachings and promote unity and equality in society.Prakash Parv is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and a […]

World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence 2024: World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence Observed on November 18, this day emphasizes raising awareness about the widespread and devastating issue of child sexual abuse and violence. It aims to […]

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is observed on the third Sunday of November each year. It is a global event dedicated to honoring the millions of lives lost or severely affected by road traffic accidents. This day also highlights the suffering of […]

National Press Day 2024: National Press Day, observed on November 16, marks the day the Press Council of India (PCI) began its operations in 1966. Press Council of India was first set up in 1966 by the parliament on the recommendations of the First Press Commission under the chairmanship of Justice J.R Mudholkar. The present […]

Birsa Munda Jayanti 2024: Birsa Munda Jayanti, also known as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas or Tribal Pride Day, is celebrated on November 15th every year. This day marks the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a brave tribal leader and freedom fighter. He is remembered for leading the Ulgulan movement against British rule and fighting for the […]