“IMPORTANT DAYS”

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual event observed on April 28 to promote workplace safety and ensure healthy working environments across all sectors. It highlights the importance of protecting workers’ health and well-being globally. Initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2003, the day draws attention to the critical need for workplace safety standards. The theme for World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025 is “Revolutionising Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalisation at Work.”

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day

The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, which occurred on April 26, 1986, is one of the most significant events in the history of nuclear energy. Its lasting impacts on human health, the environment, and international nuclear policies continue to resonate today. The explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union released large quantities of radioactive material into the atmosphere, resulting in long-term ecological damage and human suffering.

World Intellectual Property Day 2025

World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated every year on April 26, focuses on the significance of intellectual property (IP) rights in fostering innovation and creativity. In 2025, the theme “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP” highlights the crucial role of intellectual property in supporting artists and the music industry globally. This observance draws attention to how IP protection enables creators, musicians, and innovators to safeguard their work, ensuring they are recognized and rewarded for their contributions.

“AWARDS”

Hubballi Airport Wins Platinum Honour for Green Initiatives

Hubballi Airport in Karnataka has been awarded the Platinum Recognition—the highest honour—under the Green Airports Recognition 2025 by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East. This achievement highlights the airport’s excellence in promoting sustainable energy practices among airports handling fewer than six million passengers annually.

Akashvani wins six awards at India Audio Summit and Awards 2025

Akashvani won a total of six awards in various categories at the India Audio Summit and Awards 2025. The third edition of the awards, which recognise excellence in radio and audio content production, was held in Mumbai last night. Among the top accolades for Akashvani, former Union Minister Smriti Irani’s programme ‘Nai Soch Nai Kahani – A Radio Journey with Smriti Irani’ was named Series of the Year on radio.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Kuno National Park Achieves Conservation Milestone as Cheetah Nirva Gives Birth to Five Cubs

The reintroduction of cheetahs in India marks one of the most ambitious wildlife conservation initiatives in recent history. Under the Project Cheetah, India has successfully translocated African cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa to revive the extinct population. Recently, Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh witnessed a major success, as a female cheetah named Nirva gave birth to five cubs. This event not only signifies the positive progress of the reintroduction project but also strengthens India’s biodiversity conservation efforts.

Tripura Launches Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav 2025 to Celebrate Indigenous Culture

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav 2025, a two-day cultural celebration held at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala. Organised by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with local bodies, the festival celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Tripura—particularly the Garia Puja observed by the Tripuri and Reang communities.