Archive · 1 Sep 2025
1985 News: Nuclear Threat, Peace Talks, Gas Leak, and Flats
In 1985, there were several key news stories.
India discussed the cost of building nuclear weapons in response to Pakistan's potential nuclear program.
Sri Lanka's President was reviewing a draft peace agreement to address the island's ethnic issues.
In Bombay, a chemical plant had a chlorine gas leak, and the management decided to neutralize the gas.
Also, a man who applied for a flat 12 years ago, was still waiting to get it.
India assessed the cost of a nuclear program in response to Pakistan.
Sri Lanka's president discussed a peace accord.
A chlorine gas leak occurred in Chembur, Bombay.
Management agreed to neutralize the toxic chlorine gas.
A man was still waiting for his flat allotment after 12 years.
- Who
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka President, Calico Mill's management, Ethelbert Kujur
- What
- Nuclear threat assessment, peace accord draft, chlorine gas leak, flat allotment delay
- When
- September 1, 1985; flat application 12 years prior, 1975 allotment
- Where
- Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Chembur (Bombay)
- Why
- Concerns over Pakistan's potential nuclear capabilities; to resolve Sri Lanka's ethnic problem; to neutralize toxic gas; DDA flat allotment.
- Key Events
- Pakistan's Nuclear Threat, Sri Lankan Peace Accord, Chembur Gas Leak, DDA Flat Delay
- Gas Leak Location
- Chembur, Bombay
- Sri Lankan Peace Talks
- Working paper finalized in New Delhi
- Flat Applicant
- Ethelbert Kujur, Scheduled Tribe