Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the 'Shillong Technology Park'. Several companies have submitted their assent to open their branches.
In Andhra Pradesh, a few social activists have built a temple for Mahatma Gandhi (Gandhi Mandiram) and Smrithi Vanam (memorial park) for our great freedom fighters' at the Municipal Park in Srikakulam.
Philanthropist and founder of Microsoft Corporation - Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, which is the 2nd highest civilian award of Pakistan. He is receiving this award as the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.