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Historical Event on 7/24/2000

The trial in the Rs. 133 crore urea scam resumes after about one year in the special court for CBI cases in New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/11/1993Tamil Nadu and Karnataka decide to form a joint task force to nab Veerappan and announces a reward of Rs. 40 lakh for his capture.
9/8/1993Mandal Commission recommendation of 27\% job reservation for the backward classes brought into effect; 'Creamy' layer excluded.
4/30/1909Sant Tukdoji Maharaj, great saint, patriot and social worker, was born at Yawali, district Amravati.
1/25/1950The post of the Governor General of India was abolished.
3/20/1991Simultaneous polls in Tamil Nadu.
3/1/1978Justice Y. Y. Chandrachud is sworn in as the Chief Justice of India.
1/10/1955The Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were equipped with the HAL-designed HT-2 trainer - officially introduced into service.
12/3/1971India recognises Bangladesh. Indian army marches into Bangladesh and joins hands with Mukti Bahini. Pakistani Army in Bangladesh surrenders to the Indian Commander.
5/7/1973Shivkumar Batalvi, famous Punjabi poet, died.
7/5/1990G. C. Saxena, J&K Governor, promulgates J&K Disturbed Areas Act, 1990, declaring several districts as disturbed area.