Bharat Ratna Shri Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya : 15 Sep Engineer's Day - IBTL

Bharat Ratna Shri Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya : 15 Sep Engineer's Day

Sep 14, 2012 :

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (15 Sep 1861 - 14 April 1962) was an eminent Indian engineer and statesman born in Muddenahalli in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. He is a recipient of the Indian republic's highest honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1955. He was also knighted by the British for his myriad contributions to the public good. Every year, 15 September is celebrated as the Engineer's Day in India in his memory and is a public holiday in some places, especially his birth state Karnataka.

Comments (Leave a Reply)

Share Your View via Facebook

Modi blames Centre for not paying attention to people's issues

Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi while speaking at the 58th meeting of the National Development Council held at V..
Hindu persecution continues in Pakistan, UPA govt refuses to provide shelter to persecuted Hindus

The issue of around 150 Hindu refugees who have come to India on a visa after enduring years of persecution in Pakistan is..
Subramanian Swamy : Lets salute the real fighter 'SINGHAM

Subramanian Swamy (born 15 September 1939 in Chennai, sometimes spelt Subramaniam Swamy) is presently the President of Jan..
Seven-year-old treks to Everest base camp‎, sets new record

New Delhi, (ANI): While many fall prey to obstacles like cold temperatures and high wind-chill, but in front of seven-ye..
Why compensation to only minorities, why not to RSS activists, asks BJP

The BJP has vehemently opposed the Andhra Pradesh government's move of issuing Rs. 73 Lakhs to the accused Muslim yo..