The Supreme Court appointed its ex-judge A.K. Sikri as Chairperson of the High Powered Committee, which would consider the cumulative and independent impact of the Chardham project on the entire Himalayan valley.
Professor Narayan Pradhan has been selected for the 31st GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution in the field of material sciences.
The United Nations has recognised March 24 to be is being celebrated as the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims every year.