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Indian Reorganization Act reshaped tribal land rights

The Indian Reorganization Act, also known as the Wheeler Howard Act, was passed in the United States. The law marked a major shift in federal policy toward Native American lands. I......

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Founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

On October 9, 1874, representatives from twenty-two nations gathered in Bern, Switzerland, to establish the Universal Postal Union (UPU) — a pioneering global framework that standa......

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The East Indian Railway approved its first large scale acquisition of state land between Howrah and Liluah

According to the notification published in Part One of the Government of India Gazette on 28 November 1903, the East Indian Railway authorised for the first time an extensive acqui......

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Islamabad's First Smart City Project Launched

In 2020, Pakistan launched its first-ever smart city project in Islamabad, marking a groundbreaking milestone in the nation’s urban development landscape. This ambitious initiative......

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Ancient Egyptian Obelisk Cleopatra’s Needle Opened to the Public on the River Thames

London:On 21 January 1878, the ancient Egyptian stone obelisk known as Cleopatra’s Needle formally became part of London’s public and urban landscape. On this date, the monument wa......

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Model Town Lahore A Modern Society Established within the Ancient Forest of Lahore (Episode 7)

Model Town Lahore A Modern Society Established within the Ancient Forest of Lahore (Episode 7)

The acquisition of land for the Model Town Society was one of the most remarkable and spirited chapters in its early history. Dewan Khem Chand and his...

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 Where Did the 500 Acres of Model Town Land Go (Episode 5)

Where Did the 500 Acres of Model Town Land Go (Episode 5)

Between 1921 and 1924, the land for Model Town Lahore was acquired in successive phases. The process began in 1921, shortly after the establishment of...

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