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AWARDS AND HONOURS
Kalakaluri Enoch conferred with Moortidevi Award of Bharatiya Jnanpith
Noted Telugu writer Prof. Kalakaluri Enoch has been conferred with the prestigious Moortidevi Award of Bharatiya Jnanpith for the year 2015 at function in New Delhi. The award was given for his novel Ananta Jeevanam. The novel was thought-provoking and contemplative as it depicted the struggle of the weak, the downtrodden and the common man of Rayalaseema. This is the first time a Telugu writer was selected for the award.
Quick Link – Moortidevi Award
INDIAN AFFAIRS
Railways sets 33% sub-quota for women in catering units
The Indian Railways introduced a sub-quota of 33 per cent for women in allotment of each of the reserved catering units and also launched a new ‘Train at a Glance’ and time table effective from October 1. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said: “The introduction of new policy providing sub-quota of 33 per cent to women in catering units is a step towards women empowerment and their increased participation in the railways.”
Quick Link – Railways sets 33% sub-quota
Patna High Court cancels liquor ban in Bihar
The ban on liquor in Bihar, aggressively championed by Nitish Kumar, has been cancelled by the Patna High Court. The law had been described by critics as “draconian” for strict penalties against family members of anyone found making, drinking or selling alcohol. But many warned that his over-strident policy would encourage the growth of underground manufacturing and sales of illegally brewed alcohol or moonshine, commonly mixed with poisonous chemicals to increase potency.
Quick Link – cancels liquor ban in Bihar
IMPORTANT DAYS
29 September: World Maritime Day
The theme was chosen to focus on the critical link between shipping and global society and to raise awareness of the relevance of the role of International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulatory body for international shipping. The importance of shipping to support and sustain today’s global society gives IMO’s work a significance that reaches far beyond the industry itself.
Quick Link – World Maritime Day
September 29: World Heart Day
Heart Day is part of an international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. This is the perfect day to quit smoking, get exercising and start eating healthy – all in the name of keeping your ticker in good working order, and improving the health and well-being of people the world over. This year theme is creating heart-healthy environments.”
Quick Link – World Heart Day
BANKING AND FINANCE
NTPC’s Green Masala Bonds listed at Singapore Exchange
State-owned NTPC announced the listing of its Rs 2,000 crore Green Masala Bonds on the Singapore Stock Exchange. NTPC has become the flag bearer for Rupee denominated Indian paper bringing in a new set of investors to meet the financing needs of the Indian Infrastructure sector on listing of Rs.2000 Crore Green Masala Bonds at Singapore Stock Exchange. NTPC Director (Finance) K Biswal NTPC was the special speaker at the event where he highlighted to a large audience the PSU’s Green Masala Bonds issue for financing renewable energy projects.
Quick Link – Green Masala Bonds
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Thailand to introduce disabled-friendly tourism routes
The Thai government plans to create eight routes through the country that will be completely accessible to visitors with disabilities. Thailand’s Minister for Tourism and Sports, as she launched the initiative, at the United Nations’ World Tourism Day conference in Bangkok.
Quick Link – Thailand to introduce disabled-friendly tourism
UK signs Hinkley Point nuclear deal with France, China
The UK signed the £18 billion (around ₹1.5 lakh crore) Hinkley Point C nuclear deal with France and China.The reactor is Britain’s first in decades and is being built by French utility firm EDF with one-third financial backing from China. The deal had been delayed over concerns over the involvement of Chinese state-owned companies.
Quick Link – Hinkley Point nuclear deal
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Lupin gets US FDA nod for generic Alzheimer’s drug
Drug major Lupin has received approval from the US health regulator to market its memantine hydrochloride extended-release capsules, used in treating Alzheimer’s disease. The company has received final approval for the product in strengths of 7 mg, 14 mg, 21 mg, and 28 mg from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). The Mumbai-based company’s product is a generic version of Allergan’s Namenda XR capsules which are indicated for treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. According to IMS MAT June 2016 sales data Namenda XR capsules had US sales of USD 1.22 billion.
Quick Link – Lupin gets US FDA nod
SPORTS
Eden Gardens is the world’s 2nd largest cricket ground
Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, which is currently hosting India’s 250th home Test, is the second-largest cricket ground by capacity. The ground, with a capacity of 66,000, is only behind Australia’s Melbourne Cricket Ground which can seat almost 90,000 people. However, prior to Eden Gardens’ renovation in 2011, it was the largest cricket ground, with a capacity of around 1,20,000.
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India wins the Under-18 hockey Asia Cup
India won the Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament after beating hosts Bangladesh 5-4 in the final. After the score line was tied at 4-4, Indian colts scored their fifth goal in the final twenty seconds of the match to clinch the title. The Indian team had beaten Pakistan 3-1 earlier to enter the final.
Quick Link – India wins Asia Cup Hockey
OBITUARY
Renowned Bangla writer Syed Shamsul Haq passes away
Syed Shamsul Haq, one of Bangladesh’s best known writers passed away at the age of 81 and due to lung cancer. Mr. Haq’s literary life and career spread across genres and was known for equal mastery over novels, poetry, essays and plays. He was also vocal against religious fundamentalism. He was Born on 27 December 1935 in Kurigram in then Bengal Presidency of British India.
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