Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
New Afram River bridge will unlock agriculture, tourism potential – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaian investors to move quickly to take advantage of opportunities in the Afram Plains as government works to improve access to the area through the construction of a new bridge over the Afram River at Ekye Amanfrom. The President described the project as a “game-changer” that would end years of isolation and unlock the vast agricultural and economic potential of the Afram Plains.
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