World TB Day is being celebrated every year on 24 March annually to commemorate the date when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes TB in 1882.
The Ministry of Culture and Textiles is organizing an event titled "Jharokha-Indian Handicrafts/Handlooms, Collection of Art and Culture" to celebrate traditional Indian handicrafts, handlooms and art and culture.
The Government of India has approved a USD 1 billion line of credit (LoC) for Sri Lanka, to help the Island nation for importing food, essential items and medicine.