Most Important National events
The Supreme Court restrained the Centre and the Sethusamudram Corporation from causing damage in any manner to Rama Sethu (Adam”s bridge) while implementing the Sethusamudram canal project. Dredging activity may be carried out so long as it does not damage Rama Sethu
India launched INSAT-4CR using Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F04 into its pre-determined orbit.The INSAT-4CR, at 2,130 kg, is the heaviest satellite to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The U.P Chief Minister Mayawati banned student union elections in all universities, including associated degree colleges, in U.P.
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Most Important International events
Taiwan”s President Chen Shui-bian submitted a fresh application for the country”s admission to the United Nations and like before for 15th year in a row that Taiwan has been denied participation in this global body.
Three Buddhist monks were killed in an attack by security forces on protesters in Yangon, Myanmar, according to the dissident National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB).
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The 22nd Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration for 2006 has been awarded jointly to J.S. Bandukwala, professor of Physics at the M.S. University of Vadodara and Ram Puniyani, professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Engineering, Powai, for promoting communal harmony.
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Most Important Sports events
India retained the men”s Asia Cup hockey title with a 7-2 win over South Korea in Chennai. Prabhjot Singh finished with a tally of 15 goals in this tournament
Pankaj Advani beat his teammate Dhruv Sitwala 1963-1489 to lift IBSF World billiards title
Source : thehindu.com
