World Toilet Day In 2013 the UN General Assembly declared November the 19th as “World Toilet Day”.2.5 billion people don’t have access to proper sanitation, including toilets and latrines, with dramatic consequences on human heath, dignity and security. With the tagline “We Cant Wait”, the Day is an opportunity to inspire action and underscore the […]
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Today is Doctor’s Day
“Medicines heal doubts as well as diseases.”- Karl Marx By Dr. Pradeep Jain Every year Doctor’s Day is celebrated in India on the 1st of July. This observance fulfills a need to show the doctors and physicians in our lives how important they are to us and how invaluable their treatments are that cure us. The celebrations […]
Malaysia has issued special stamps featuring the uniqueness of herons and bitterns on 25th June 2015. “Herons and bitterns were chosen to increase public awareness and promote the conservation of these birds and their habitats worldwide. “There are 19 species of these birds found in Malaysia, seven of which can be observed at the Kuala […]
President of Trinidad and Tobago Anthony Carmona was presented with a framed copy of two sets of postage stamps respectively from Ghana and Grenada, each commemorative set featuring His Excellency with Pope Francis the latter playing the steelpan. The presentation at the Office of the President, St Ann’s, was made by Trinidad and Tobago Philatelic […]