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Weather monitor sent into space
Washington, July 23
An environmental satellite equipped to monitor earth’s weather outfitted with an X-ray telescope to detect solar storms was launched early today from Cape Canaveral, Florida, NASA said. AFP

Pride of the Nation for Zee TV chief
Dehra Dun, July 23
Zee TV Chairman Subbash Chandra has been presented by a local citizens’ council this year’s Pride of the Nation award for launching 14 entertainment and news channels. Uttaranchal Governor S.S. Barnala presented a trophy, a citation and a shawl to Mr Chandra at a function here on Sunday. PTI