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Historical Event on 1/31/1997

Government raises quantity of gold that can be brought into the country by non-residents to 10 kg. (from the existing 5).

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/24/1998A.B.Vajpayee, Prime Minister, announces increased cash awards for Asian Games medallists.
3/22/1969The first public sector petrochemical organisation was inaugurated.
2/17/1994Former US Congressman Stephan Solarz named Ambassador of India.
2/21/1991Nutan, famous film actress, died at the age of 56 years.
2/24/1924Mahatma Gandhi released from jail.
5/6/1952Maria Montessori, pioneer in mordern education, who spent almost 10 years in India, died in Noordwijk aan Zee. The principles and techiques advocated by her are also applied to the education of handicapped children and adult education.
9/5/1998Trishul and Akash test fired from Chandipore.
11/5/1956University Grants Commission Act sets up UGC.
8/2/1993Seven JD (A) rebel MPs admitted to Congress (I).
1/10/1993Advani, Joshi released on court orders.