History | ??0Updated 9 months ago ? GeneralBhopal Gas Tragedy: The Railway Employee Who Saved Thousands of Lives
The family of Ghulam Dastgir, the Bhopal railway station deputy superintendent who helped save many lives on the night of the gas tragedy in the city in December 1984. Dastgir was on duty when the deadly methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, on the intervening night of December 2-3 in 1984, killing thousands in what was one of the world¡¯s worst industrial disasters.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919, saw Colonel Reginald Dyer open fire on innocent Indians in Amritsar, killing hundreds. Twenty-one years later, on March 13, 1940, Sardar Udham Singh avenged this atrocity by assassinating Michael O'dwyer, who endorsed Dyer's actions. Singh's act of justice and sacrifice for his country is a lesser-known but significant part of India's struggle for independence, inspired by his mentor Bhagat Singh. President Droupadi Murmu also paid tribute to these martyrs.
The Attari-Wagah Border, a historic crossroads, epitomizes resilience and unity. Once a bustling trade hub linking Lahore and Amritsar, it transformed post-partition. Guarded by the Indian Army since 1947, the joint check post witnessed its inaugural flag hoisting on October 11, 1947. The Punjab Police later assumed control, introducing the iconic retreat ceremony in 1952. Today, the Beating Retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah continues as a global spectacle, symbolizing enduring camaraderie and mutual respect, a testament to hope and harmony prevailing amid historical challenges.
The Bangladesh Liberation War was about to be declared. The Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini were enhancing their defense positions. To make the victory decisive, it was vital to act strategically and secure Garibpur and the surrounding areas. The main objective was to block the main road running from Jessore to Chaugacha. This road was being used to transport, ration, ammunition and supplies from Jessore to the Pakistani 107th infantry brigade stationed at Chaugacha.
The family of Ghulam Dastgir, the Bhopal railway station deputy superintendent who helped save many lives on the night of the gas tragedy in the city in December 1984. Dastgir was on duty when the deadly methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, on the intervening night of December 2-3 in 1984, killing thousands in what was one of the world¡¯s worst industrial disasters.
Why do we celebrate our independence on August 15? Interestingly, in 1929, when Jawaharlal Nehru as Congress president gave the call for ¡®Poorna Swaraj¡¯ or total independence from British colonial rule, January 26 was chosen as the first 'Independence Day.'
Humiliation is what turned this Indian Army general into a supporter of terrorism. From the World War to the 1947 India-Pakistan war, from the 1962 India-China war to the 1971 war, he was one of the few war heroes who fought for India in almost all the wars.
39 years ago, the Indian Army stormed the Golden Temple complex. It was part of Operation Blue Star. The military operation was carried out between June 1 and 10, 1984. It was undertaken to flush out Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other armed militants. As part of the movement, the extremist leader wanted a separate state of Khalistan for the Sikh community.
25 years ago, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared India a full-fledged nuclear state. India¡¯s announcement about the Pokhran tests stunned the world. Leaders across the world shared their apprehension about the same. They wanted India to stop the tests immediately.
All of us remember this old ad of WHO ORS. ORS is considered one of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century. At a time when India was going through a war in 1971, ORS helped save countless lives. Even now, ORS saves 5 crore lives every year worldwide.
In the year 1932, Subhash Chandra Bose became extremely sick in jail. He was arrested during the civil disobedience movement. After over a year, the British government allowed him to travel to Europe for treatment. He arrived in Vienna, the capital of Austria.
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