Sikkim: The Only State in India Without a Railway Line

There is only one state in India that does not have a railway line, and that is Sikkim.

Sikkim is a small state in the northeastern part of India. It is bordered by China to the north and east, Bhutan to the west, and West Bengal to the south. Sikkim is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning mountain scenery, beautiful monasteries, and friendly people.

World Milk Day: A Day to Enjoy a Nutritious Food

                    World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1st each year. The day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2001. The purpose of Day is to raise awareness of the importance of milk as a global food and to celebrate the dairy sector.

                The theme for 2023 is  "Milk  A source of strength."

Here are some of the benefits of milk :

Shenzhou -16 Mission: The First Chinese Civilian in Space

1. The Shenzhou 16 mission is China's fifth manned mission to the Tiangong space station.

2. The mission launched on May 30, 2023, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China.

3. The crew of the Shenzhou 16 mission consists of Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao.

Say No to Tobacco on World No Tobacco Day May 31

Facts about World No Tobacco Day:

        World No Tobacco Day is an annual observance held on 31 May to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and to encourage people to quit smoking.

        The day was first observed in 1987 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

IPL - The Greatest Cricket League in the World

 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested by ten teams. The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2008. The IPL is the most-attended cricket league in the world and the most-watched cricket league in the world in terms of television viewership.

Exploring the Past: Notable Events on May 29

Historical Highlights: May 29 th : 

1. Mount Everest Day - May 29 

            Nepal's government and the mountaineering community have been actively involved in celebrating Everest Day on May 29 each year. This day holds great significance as it marks the historic achievement of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who became the first individuals to successfully summit Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.

Features of ₹75 Commemorative Coin for New Parliament Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative ₹75 coin on May 28, 2023, to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building in New Delhi. 

 The coin is a symbol of India's progress and its commitment to democracy.

Here are some of the features of the 75 Rupee coin:

10 Things to Know About the New Parliament of India

 

1. The new Parliament building is located in the Central Vista area of New Delhi.
2. The building is triangular in shape and has a built-up area of 64,500 square meters.
3. The new Parliament building has three main gates: Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar.

Bairabi Railway Station : The Only Railway Station in Mizoram

1.  Bairabi Railway Station is the sole railway station in Mizoram, a state in northeastern India.

2.     The station was built by the British Indian Railway on 1899.

3.      It is located in the town of Bairabi in the Kolasib district.

Exploring the Past: Notable Events on May 28th

Historical Highlights: May 28th :

1. 1923 - Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was a prominent Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician. He was born on May 28, 1923, in Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh, India.

   

        Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) was born on May 28, 1923, in Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a prominent Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician. He starred in over 300 films, predominantly in Telugu cinema,