31 March 2014 Current Affairs
President Mukherjee Confers Padma Awards
President Pranab Mukherjee on 31 March conferred Padma awards on 66 eminent personalities at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Noted scientist Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar received Padma Vibhushan while classical singer Begum Parveen Sultana, actor Kamal Hasan, sportsperson Pullela Gopichand were among those who were honoured with Padma Bhushan.Padma Shri Awardees included sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik and actress Vidya Balan.
US Ambassador To India Nancy Powell Resigns
US ambassador to India Nancy Powell has resigned her post on 31 March . US Ambassador to India Nancy J Powell announced in a US Mission Town Hall meeting March 31 that she has submitted her resignation to President Obama.