Category: International

M.V. Mahabahu, a luxury passenger cruise, set sail on April 29, 2019 from Guwahati to Kolkata via Bangladesh, marking a new dawn for trans-border inland water navigation. The cruise left the Pandu port on a 17-day voyage with 30 persons on Read More …

World Intellectual Property Day was observed on April 26, 2019 across the globe. Theme: The theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2019 was ‘Reach for Gold: IP and Sports.’ The theme takes a closer look inside the world of sports. It Read More …

World Malaria Day, marked each year on 25 April, is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. The theme for World Malaria Day 2019 is ‘Zero malaria starts with Read More …

The Government of Malawi on April 23, 2019 launched world’s first malaria vaccine in a landmark pilot programme. The country is the first of three in Africa in which the vaccine, known as RTS,S (trade name: Mosquirix), will be made Read More …

In Indonesia, Mount Agung volcano in Bali resort Island erupted on April 21, 2019, spewed a column of ashes by up to two km onto the sky. The eruption occurred at 08:23 a.m. local time spewing volcanic ash up to Read More …

According to the World Press Freedom Index 2019, released on April 18, 2019, India has dropped two places to be ranked 140th out of 180 countries. The index was released by the Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF), or Reporters Without Read More …

India’s southern neighbour Sri Lanka has sent its first satellite ‘Raavana-1’ into space on April 18, 2019. The satellite was launched into space from NASA’s Flight Facility on Virginia’s east shore. ‘Raavana 1’ weights around 1.05 kg and the lifespan Read More …

A major fire erupted at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019 which claimed its spire and roof. The exterior of the roof over the long main section believed to have been built in early 13th century, bore Read More …

The Pulitzer Prizes, which honor excellence in journalism, arts and letters, were announced on April 15, 2019. Joseph Pulitzer, known as one of the greatest newspaper publishers in US history, established the award as part of his will. Here are winners Read More …

The Australian and Indian Navy have concluded a two-week long bilateral maritime exercise code-named AUSINDEX on 14 Apr 19. Personnel from the Eastern Fleet bid farewell to Australian Ships Canberra, Newcastle, Paramatta and Success with a promise to meet again. Read More …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a 300 percent increase in the case of measles globally in the first quarter of 2019 compared with last year. So far this year, 170 countries have reported 112,163 measles cases to Read More …

According to a new study published in the journal Nature, in Callao Cave on Luzon Island in the Philippines, scientists have discovered a new branch of the human family tree. As per the researchers, at least 50,000 years ago, an Read More …

Google’s parent company Alphabet has launched the first home delivery drone service ‘wing’ in Australia, after years of test flights. Wing will deliver takeaway food, coffee and medicines by drone to about 100 homes in Canberra. Google has been testing Read More …

The United Nations’ cultural agency, UNESCO has awarded its annual press freedom ‘Guillermo Cano prize’ to two Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, jailed in Myanmar over their reporting on the killings of Rohingya Muslims in the country. Read More …

United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced to confer the prestigious Zayed Medal on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Zayed Medal is the highest decoration awarded to kings, presidents and heads of states. According to the UAE, the award comes in Read More …