World Milk Day 2023

On Thursday, 01 June 2023, World Milk Day, established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN, has been observed across the globe since 2001.

The ideology behind this day is to bring the importance of milk as global food and to promote dairy farming and the dairy industry.

Over time, the FAO has carried out various campaigns to raise awareness about the nutritional value and significance of milk in a balanced diet.

The theme of World Milk Day is “depicting how dairy is reducing its environmental footprint, while also providing nutritious foods and livelihoods.”

As an agency dedicated to eradicating hunger and promoting sustainable agriculture, the FAO used the day to educate individuals, communities, organizations, and governments to understand the potential of milk in combating malnutrition across the world and scale up the efforts in this regard.

On this occasion, stakeholders across the globe, from farmers to policymakers, celebrate the benefits of milk, while also designing initiatives to improve dairy production in a sustainable manner and address challenges faced by the industry. 

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Alia Bhatt's Grandfather Dies At 94

New Delhi: On Thursday, 01 June 2023, Alia Bhatt lost her grandfather Narendranath Razdan at the age of 94. She paid an emotional tribute to him via social media post.

The actress shared a throwback video from his birthday celebrations, in which he is talking about how a small smile changes everything.

Alia wrote in her caption, "My grandpa. My hero. Played golf till 93 years old, and worked till his last time. Made the best omelette. Told the best stories. Played the violin. Played with his great-granddaughter.

Loved his cricket. Loved his sketching. Loved his family and till the very last moment... loved his life."

Alia Bhatt added, "My heart is full of sorrow but also full of joy... because all my grandpa did is give us joy, and for that feel blessed and grateful to have been brought up by all the light he had to give. Until we meet again."

Alia Bhatt shared this emotional post for her late grandfather.

Actress Soni Razdan wrote in her tribute to her father. "Daddy. Daddy, Grandpa, Nindi - our Angel here on earth. We are so thankful to have called you ours. 

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Global Day Of Parents 2023

On Thursday, 01 June 2023, Global Day of Parents is celebrated to recognize the critical role of parents in the lives of their children.

It also helps in the well-being of society on a wider note.

The world began celebrating the day after the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed June 1 as the Global Day of Parents in 2012.

On this day, people can spend time with their parents, give them gifts or plan to watch movies together. The UN emphasises on making the family bond stronger by spending time with your parents.

Though the UN formally recognized June 1 as the Global Day of Parents, its origins can be traced back to the 80s.

According to the UN website, the international community began realizing the important role a family plays in the lives of individuals.

To emphasize this, the UNGA adopted a number of resolutions and proclaimed the International Year of the Family and the International Day of Families.

The UN said that the presence of parents is very important for the full and harmonious development of a child's personality.

It added that children should grow up in a family environment and in an atmosphere that is surrounded by happiness, love, and understanding.

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Farmers Meet To Discuss Wrestler’s Issues

On Thursday, 01 June 2023, Top Wrestlers continued to protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan despite several calls from the government to trust the police investigation.

Farmer Union will hold a 'maha panchayat' to discuss the issues wrestlers are facing.

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has said that a grand meeting of all khaps will be held in UP's Muzaffarnagar to discuss the wrestlers' protest.

They have leveled sexual harassment charges against embattled WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

BKU leader Naresh Tikait says that several representatives of different khaps and their heads from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab Rajasthan, and Delhi will be participating in the mahapanchayat.

Mr. Tikait played a major role in persuading some of India's best wrestlers to not immerse their medals in the river.

On Tuesday, Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat went to Haridwar and threatened to immerse all their medals in the holy river Ganga due to the lack of action against the WFI chief.

They were stopped from doing so after being convinced by the farmer leaders and given a five-day deadline to the cops.  

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300 People Stranded In Uttarakhand

On Thursday, 01 June 2023, Nearly, 300 travelers are stuck in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand as an important connecting road got washed away due to a landslide.

The travellers were left stranded in Dharchula and Gunji after the Lipulekh-Tawaghat road, 45 km above Dharchula, near Lakhanpur, was washed away 100 meters after a large part of the hill fell on the road.

"On the outskirts of Pithoragarh, the Lipulekh-Tawaghat motor road, 45 km above Dharchula, near Lakhanpur, has been washed away 100 meters due to a landslide.

About 300 people are trapped in Dharchula and Gunji," news agency ANI reported quoting the district administration.

According to reports, the road is expected to be opened to the public after two days.

The weather department has issued an alert for dust storms and thundershowers in Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Dehradun, Garhwal, Hardwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Udham Singh Nagar and Uttarkashi districts of the state.

The police have issued an advisory and have asked all the tourists to stay in safe places.

"Pilgrims please stay at safe places, do not travel, and park vehicles at safe places. Travel only when the weather is almost clear," they added.

"All the devotees coming for Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham Yatra are requested to plan their journey after checking the weather forecast, keep raincoats and covers, umbrella, and woolen clothes with them during the journey," they added.

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