The Deccan Queen, India’s first deluxe train, commenced operations on June 1, 1930, running between Pune and Mumbai. Originally intended for British passengers, this train marked several firsts in Indian rail history. It was the first to be pulled by an electric engine, with its model designed in England and its bogies constructed at Mumbai’s Matunga Workshop. The Deccan Queen was pioneering in including a special coach for women and a separate dining car for passengers. Initially, the train featured only first and second class coaches. In January 1949, the first class was abolished, and the second class was upgraded to first class. A third class was introduced in June 1955. In 1966, the train underwent a design overhaul, replacing its main coaches with steel ones. Initially, the Deccan Queen operated once a week exclusively for British passengers. However, as ridership declined over the decade, the service opened to Indian passengers in 1943. Despite these changes, the Deccan Queen continues to connect Pune and Mumbai, maintaining its historic legacy.
1 June, 1930: The country’s first deluxe train ‘Deccan Queen’ was started
It was first started for the British between Pune and Mumbai
This train still runs between these two cities
‘Deccan Queen’ was the country’s first train that was pulled by an electric engine
Satyendranath Tagore, born on June 1, 1842, in Kolkata, was India’s first IAS officer and the elder brother of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. A multifaceted personality, Satyendranath was also a writer, poet, musician, and social reformer, contributing significantly to the upliftment of women. In 1863, he passed the Indian Civil Service examination and began his career in 1865 as an Assistant Magistrate and Collector in Ahmedabad. Tagore served in the civil services for approximately 30 years, ultimately retiring as a judge in Satara, Maharashtra, in 1897. A proponent of women’s freedom, Satyendranath made history by sending his wife, Gyandanandini Devi, to England alone with their child, marking the first time an Indian woman traveled abroad unaccompanied. He also translated works by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Tukaram into Bengali. After retiring, he dedicated his time to writing until his death on January 9, 1923, in Kolkata.
June 1, 1842: India’s first IAS officer Satyendranath Tagore was born
Satyendranath Tagore was the elder brother of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
He was selected in the ‘Indian Civil Service’ examination in 1863
The British East India Company was dissolved on June 1, 1874. Established in December 1600 by royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I, the company initially focused on the spice trade, then monopolized by Spain and Portugal. Over time, it expanded its trade to include cotton, silk, tea, indigo, and opium.The company began trading in India with the permission of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, setting up its first factory in Surat. Gradually, the East India Company extended its control over the entire subcontinent, capitalizing on India’s vast production capabilities, which made it known as the “golden bird.” Following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British government dissolved the company in 1874. Queen Victoria took direct control of India, integrating the company’s army into the British army and disbanding its navy, marking the end of the company’s rule.
June 1, 1874: The British East India Company was dissolved
The British East India Company was founded in December, 1600
The British East India Company was registered following the royal order of Elizabeth I
On June 1, 2001, Crown Prince Dipendra Shah of Nepal fatally shot nine members of his royal family, including his father King Birendra, mother Queen Aishwarya, and seven other relatives. After the massacre, Dipendra shot himself. The tragic incident is believed to have been motivated by Dipendra’s love for Devyani Rana, whom he met while studying in England. Despite their desire to marry, Dipendra’s family opposed the relationship, preferring he marry within the Shah family. Unable to reconcile his love with his family’s expectations, Dipendra’s frustration culminated in the tragic killings.
1 June, 2001: Nepal’s Prince Dipendra Shah killed his royal family members
It is believed that Dipendra did this for a girl
The royal family was against the relationship between Prince Dipendra Shah and Devyani
International Children’s Day is celebrated globally on June 1 to honor and uphold children’s rights to survival, development, protection from harm, and participation in family, cultural, and social life. The day was first declared in 1925 during the World Conference on Child Welfare in Geneva. Since 1950, various countries have observed this day to emphasize the importance of children’s well-being and rights.
International Children’s Day is celebrated all over the world on 1 June
This day is celebrated to honor the rights of children
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