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Odisha launches ‘Sujal’ Mission

October 15, 2020
Govt. of Odisha
  • With an aim to provide round the clock supply of quality tap drinking water in all urban areas of the state the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated “Sujal”, ‘Drink from Tap Mission’ scheme.

15th October observed as International Day of Rural Women

October 15, 2020
International Day of Rural Women
  • Every year the International Day of Rural Women is observed on 15th October with an objective to recognize the crucial role of women and girls in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall well-being.
  • Theme: “Building rural women’s resilience in the wake of COVID-19”

15th October observed as World Students’ Day

October 15, 2020
World Students’ Day
  • Every year the World Students’ Day is observed on 15th October to mark the birth anniversary of former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Filmmaker B.Vijaya Reddy Dies

October 14, 2020
B.Vijaya Reddy
  • Veteran Filmmaker B.Vijaya Reddy passed away due to cardiac arrest. He was born on 15 July 1936.

Carlton Chapman, Former Indian Football Captain passed away

October 14, 2020
Carlton Chapman
  • Former Indian football captain, Carlton Chapman passed away. He announced his retirement from professional Football in 2001.

Vinod Kumar Singh, Bihar minister passes away

October 14, 2020
Vinod Kumar Singh
  • Vinod Kumar Singh, Minister for Backward and Extremely Backward Classes in Bihar passed away due to COVID-19.

An autobiography of Balasaheb Vikhe Patil released by PM

October 14, 2020
Balasaheb Vikhe Patil
  • An autobiography of former Union Minister Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil released by PM Narendra Modi.
  • The autobiography of Dr Patil has been titled ‘Deh Vechwa Karani,’ means ‘dedicating one’s life for a noble cause.’

11 Cricket Stars appointed as Brand Ambassadors of BharatPe

October 14, 2020
BharatPe
  • 11 Cricket Stars appointed as Brand Ambassadors of BharatPe for its TV campaign ‘Team BharatPe’. The TVC series has been directed by ace Bollywood director, Puneet Malhotra, and communicates the message ‘Hum Hai Team BharatPe – Jo Desh Ke Har Dukandaar Ke Saath Hai Khade’.

ADB sanctioned 270 million dollars to develop urban services in Madhya Pradesh

October 14, 2020
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB) assigned a loan of 270 million dollars to improve water supply and integrated storm water and sewage management infrastructure in 64 cities of Madhya Pradesh.

Uber partnered with Amazon Pay to boost digital Payment

October 14, 2020
Uber
  • Uber partnered with Amazon Pay to boost digital Payment. This Partnership will integrate Amazon Pay as a payment option on the Uber app.