April 1, 1983, Forty Years Ago: Voted out
The Meghalaya United Parliamentary Party coalition government, headed by B B Lyngdoh, came to its expected end when the state assembly voted a Congress (I)-sponsored no-confidence motion by 31 votes to 27. The Meghalaya United Parliamentary Party coalition government, headed by B B Lyngdoh, came to its expected end when the state assembly voted a […]Read More
Five weekend getaways from Chandigarh that are less than two hours away
Nestled in the lower hills of the Shivaliks, they are close enough for you to recharge your batteries and return, without busting the bank or planning in advance. If you want to refresh your mind and body in a day, here are five getaways in the hills that you can choose from. Nestled in the […]Read More
October 15, 1982, Forty Years Ago: Bengal Famine
West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu has asked central leaders to allow his government to purchase foodgrain from other states to stave off near-famine conditions arising from a calamitous drought. West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu has asked central leaders to allow his government to purchase foodgrain from other states to stave off near-famine conditions […]Read More
