President confers National Florence Nightingale Awards on 35 nursing personnel

1.    President confers National Florence Nightingale Awards on 35 nursing personnel

i. President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2014 on 35 nursing personnel for their meritorious services. The award is given every year on this day which is International Nurses' Day.

ii. The award instituted in 1973, carries a medal, a certificate and citation and cash prize of 50 thousand rupees. It is given to the outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State, Union Territories, Non-Government and Voluntary Organisations.

iii. India’s healthcare industry today is worth more than 45 billion dollars which is less than one per cent of the global healthcare industry even though it serves about 17 per cent of the world population.

2.    Indian Railways launched a book entitled India Junction – A Window to the Nation

i. Arunendra Kumar, the Chairman of Railway Board on 9 May 2014 released a book entitled India Junction – A Window to the Nation. The book has been brought out by Public Relations Directorate Railway Board.

About the Book
The book features in-depth analytical essays of the rich history of Railways in India. It contains delectable travel pieces along with some truly amazing and rare photo features. It has examined that how railways has transformed the lives over time. 

3.    O’Sullivan named as Snooker’s Player of the Year

i. Ronnie O’Sullivan on 8 may 2014 was crowned World Snooker’s Player of the Year at the sport's annual awards ceremony in London.

ii. Apart from this, O’Sullivan was also handed the Fans Player of the Year award after being voted by snooker supporters.