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Historical Event on 10/30/1947
The first Spitfires from the Advanced Flying School at Ambala reached Srinagar and were soon engaged in strafing the raiders beyond Pattan. Within a week, the Tempests of No. 7 Squadron were playing a decisive role in the battle of Shelatang which halted the forward momentum of the insurgents.
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| 3/26/1992 | Accord with Bangladesh on Tin Bigha. |
| 8/1/1957 | National Book Trust inaugurated. |
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