Bhutan convenes its first democratic elections
The first democratic elections in Bhutan began in 2007, and all levels of government had been democratically elected by 2011.
Bhutan convenes its first democratic elections Read more
The first democratic elections in Bhutan began in 2007, and all levels of government had been democratically elected by 2011.
Bhutan convenes its first democratic elections Read more
The South Asian nation took unprecedented action when it found that plastic bags played a key role in clogging drainage systems during disastrous flooding.
Bangladesh becomes world’s first country to ban thin plastic bags Read more
Dominion status within the British Commonwealth was retained until 22 May 1972 when the country became the Republic of Sri Lanka.
The Republic of Sri Lanka is officially formed Read more
Modern Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation in 1971 after breaking away and achieving independence from Pakistan in the Bangladesh Liberation War. The country’s borders corresponded with the major portion of the ancient and historic region of Bengal
Bangladesh achieves independence from Pakistan Read more
Mount Everest had long been considered unclimbable by some and the ultimate climbing challenge by others.
A total of 1,949 candidates competed for 489 seats in the Lok Sabha. More than 173 million people out of an overall population of about 360 million were eligible to vote, making it the largest election ever conducted at the time.
India concludes its first-ever general election Read more
The document lays down the framework demarcating fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, rights, principles, and duties.
The Constitution of India becomes the supreme law of India Read more
Following the Second World War, public pressure for independence increased in the British-ruled Colony of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. Independence was formally granted under the Ceylon Independence Act 1947 and full independence was finally achieved independence on 4 February 1948, with an amended constitution taking effect on the same date.
Ceylon gains independence from Great Britain Read more
The long-awaited agreement ended 200 years of British rule and was hailed by Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi as “the noblest act of the British nation.”
India and Pakistan win independence Read more
The twenty four day march lasted from 12 March 1930 to 5 April 1930 as a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly.
Mahatma Gandhi begins historic protest march against the British salt tax Read more