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Dorje Angchuk
- Dorje Angchuk is the Engineer in charge of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics’ Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh.
- He recently became the only Indian to be inducted as Honorary Member of the International Astronomical Union for ‘his passionate promotion of astronomy in the Ladakh region, through his excellent astrophotography’.
- This honour is meant to officially recognise those individuals who have significantly contributed to the progress of astronomical research and culture in their country.
Yogendra Singh Yadav
- On the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, Subedar Major (Honorary Lieutenant) Yogendra Singh Yadav, Param Vir Chakra, was conferred ....