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കേരളം ജില്ലകളിലൂടെ

💊ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ആദ്യത്തെ പോലീസ് മ്യൂസിയം 💊ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ആദ്യത്തെ റോമൻ കാത്തോലിക്ക രൂപത 💊ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ആദ്യത്തെ ഇക്കോ ടൂറിസം -(തെന്മല) 💊ഇന്ത്യയിൽ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതൽ Royal Enfield ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന ജില്ല 💊ഇന്ത്യയിൽ രണ്ടാമത്തേതും കേരളത്തിൽ ആദ്യത്തേതും ആയ തൂക്കു പാലം (പുനലൂർ) 💊ഇന്ത്യയിൽ മലിനീകരണം കുറവുള്ള നഗരങ്ങളിൽ രണ്ടാം സ്ഥാനം 💊ഇന്ത്യ ടുഡേ തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്ത ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഏറ്റവും മികച്ച ജില്ല 💊ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഏറ്റവും പൊക്കമുള്ള വിളക്കുമാടം (തങ്കശേരി) 💊ഇന്ത്യയിലെ പ്രതിശീർഷ വരുമാനത്തിൽ രണ്ടാം സ്ഥാനത്തു നിൽക്കുന്ന സ്ഥലം 💊ഇന്ത്യയിൽ രണ്ടാമത്തെ നീളം കൂടിയ പ്ലാറ്റുഫോം(കൊല്ലം ജം. ) 💊ഇന്ത്യയിൽ ആദ്യത്തെ അച്ചടി നടന്നത് (AD.1578-കൊല്ലം ) 💊കേരളത്തിൽ ആദ്യം വിമാനം ഇറങ്ങിയത് (ആശ്രാമം) 💊കേരളത്തിൽ ആദ്യമായി ജല വിമാനം ഇറങ്ങിയത് (അഷ്ടമുടി കായൽ ) 💊കേരളത്തിൽ ആദ്യമായി ഹൗസ് ബോട്ട് ഇറങ്ങിയത് (ആലുംകടവ് ) 💊കേരളത്തിലെ ആദ്യ കടലാസ് നിർമാണ ശാല (പുനലൂർ ) 💊കേരളത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും നീളം കൂടിയ കായൽ (അഷ്ടമുടി കായൽ ) 💊കേരളത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ ശുദ്ധജല തടാകം(ശാസ്താംകോട്ട ) 💊കേരളത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും പ്രധാനപെട്ട മൽസ്യബന്ധന തുറമുഖം(നീണ്ട...

October 13; International Day for Disaster Reduction

International Day for Disaster Reduction, held every 13 October, celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters. The 2017 edition continues under the "Sendai Seven" campaign, centred on the seven targets of the Sendai Framework. This year's focus is Target B: Reducing the number of affected people by disasters by 2030. International Day for Disaster Reduction encourages every individual, community and government to take part in building more disaster resilient communities and nations.

October 13; International Day for Disaster Reduction

International Day for Disaster Reduction, held every 13 October, celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters.

International Day for Disaster Reduction; 13 October

International Day for Disaster Reduction, held every 13 October, celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters. The 2017 edition continues under the "Sendai Seven" campaign, centred on the seven targets of the Sendai Framework. This year's focus is Target B: Reducing the number of affected people by disasters by 2030. International Day for Disaster Reduction encourages every individual, community and government to take part in building more disaster resilient communities and nations.

Nisha Desai Biswal appointed as president of USIBC

Nisha Desai Biswal, former Indian-American assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia has been appointed as the new president of US India Business Council (USIBC) . Biswal was the assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, in which capacity she spearheaded the India and South Asia policy of the previous Obama Administration. USIBC said yesterday that she will join the US Chamber beginning October 23.

Nisha Desai Biswal appointed as president of USIBC

Nisha Desai Biswal, former Indian-American assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia has been appointed as the new president of US India Business Council (USIBC) . Biswal was the assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, in which capacity she spearheaded the India and South Asia policy of the previous Obama Administration. USIBC said yesterday that she will join the US Chamber beginning October 23.

Anupam Kher appointed as new chairman of FTII

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as the new chairman of Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He will replace Gajendra Chauhan. Mr Kher who has appeared in over 500 films is a recipient of the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan for his contribution in the field of cinema and arts. The veteran star has won many national and international awards including the ‘Filmfare Award five times.

October 11; International Day of the Girl Child

Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after crises The world’s 1.1 billion girls are a source of power, energy, and creativity – and the millions of girls in emergencies are no exception. This year’s International Day of the Girl (IDG) on October 11 marks the beginning of a year-long effort to spur global attention and action to the challenges and opportunities girls face before, during, and after crises.

International Day of the Girl Child- 11 October

Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after crises The world’s 1.1 billion girls are a source of power, energy, and creativity – and the millions of girls in emergencies are no exception. This year’s International Day of the Girl (IDG) on October 11 marks the beginning of a year-long effort to spur global attention and action to the challenges and opportunities girls face before, during, and after crises.

IIT Kharagpur signs MoU with Samsung for digital academy

IIT-Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung India for the setting up of a digital academy on the institute’s campus. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the institute would host the Samsung Innovation Lab and train students on the Internet of Things (IoT) through Tizen-based operating systems, commonly used by the company for its mobile phones and home appliances.

2017 Nobel prize in economics awarded to Richard Thaler

The Nobel economics prize has been awarded to Richard Thaler of the University of Chicago for his contributions to behavioural economics. Swedish Academy of Sciences Secretary Goeran Hansson said today that the 9-million-kronor (1.1 million US Dollars) prize was awarded to the academic for his understanding the psychology of economics. 72 years old Thaler, is a pioneer in behavioural economics, a research field in which insights from psychological research are applied to economic decision making, a background paper from the academy said.

World Mental Health Day - 10 October

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

Aleksandra Chichikova BECOMES FIRST MISS WHEELCHAIR WORLD

A student from Belarus has been crowned Miss Wheelchair World at the inaugural beauty pageant which took place in Warsaw, Poland on Saturday. Aleksandra Chichikova, who studies psychology and social pedagogy, was awarded first prize ahead of runner-up Lebohang Monyatsi (South Africa) in the global competition, which involved 24 female contestants from 19 different countries.

9 October; World Post Day

World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. Since then, countries across the world participate annually in the celebrations. The Posts in many countries use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services.

Indian Air Force celebrates 85th anniversary

The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 85th anniversary today. The main function was held at the Hindon air base near Delhi with parade and air display. Speaking at the ceremony, Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said, the Air Force is prepared to fight at short notice, if the need arises. He said security of all Air Force stations have been enhanced to combat any threat, including sub-conventional threats, after the terrorist attack on the IAF base station in Pathankot last year. The Air Chief said the Force is committed to Make in India and indigenisation efforts in defence sector. He also paid tribute to the Marshal of the force Arjan Singh who passed away recently.