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Historical Event on 9/24/1829

Anandram Dhekial Fukan, father of modern Assamia poetry and essay writer, was born.

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6/8/1936Akashwani Radio was later changed into All India Radio (AIR) in 1958.
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7/24/1991Industrial licensing scrapped.
9/29/1993National Human Rights Commission set up.
5/10/1992Dr. D.S.Tyagi, Chairman of the Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission, was shot dead by suspected Sikh terrorists in Delhi.