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Amitabh Bachchan honoured by UNICEF for spreading polio awareness

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Bollywood superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Amitabh Bachchan, was felicitated by the organisation_s representatives for India, for the actor_s active role in spreading awareness for polio immunisation. UNICEF representative for India, Louis Georges Arsenault, while addressing the felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi said India_s victory over polio is a huge credit to those who painstakingly mobilised communities for polio vaccination and continue to do so even today. Jul 28, 2014
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Bangladesh PM vows to work closely with UK to strengthen partnership

Dhaka, July 27 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to work closely with Britain to build strong partnership between the two nations. Hasina was addressing a news conference in Dhaka city after she concluded a three-day official tour to UK for the Girl Summit. At the invitation of her British counterpart David Cameron and UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake, the Bangladesh premier visited the UK from July 21 to July 23. Terming her UK visit as successful, Hasina said bilateral relations between UK and Bangladesh would reach new heights. Jul 27, 2014
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Home Minister launches youth info portal on world population day 2014

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated World Population Day 2014 celebrations in New Delhi, jointly organised by the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Singh launched Youth Info India, Census Info India and Census Digital Library on the occasion. The theme of World Population Day 2014 was _Investing in Young People in India_ as it is the best way to develop the competitive advantage for the country and there is an urgent need to address their concerns. Singh who was the Chief Guest said that there is also a need to create an atmosphere where they are able to pursue their goals and excel in their chosen fields. Jul 17, 2014