NEW DELHI: Eminent jurist Soli J Sorabjee has been appointed Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the United Nations, Sorabjee will hold ``direct contacts'' with the authorities and the people of Nigeria and report to the Commission on Human Rights. Sorabjee, former Attorney General and an expert in constitutional law and human rights, succeeds T Maluwa of Malawai.Allotment caseNEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court today cancelled eight more petrol pumps allotted by the then petroleum minister, Satish Sharma, from his discretionary quota during 1994-95. A division bench cancelled these allotments terming them as ``arbitrary'' and observed that the minister allotted them without even verifying bare necessary requirements.Sensex dipsMUMBAI: The Sensex continued its slide today and was further down by over 52 points. With this the index has fallen nearly 150 points in the last four days. However, foreign institutional investors maintain the S-E crisis will not hit India.Vaghela packageGANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela is trying to work out a new package involving the Congress party to ensure his continuation in power. The new deal envisages formation of a high-powered coordination committee chaired by a senior Cong leader.Akademi awardsNEW DELHI: Renowned vocalist Gangubai Hangal, theatre personality Habib Tanvir, temple dance exponent Ammanur Madhava Chakyar and 24 other artistes are the recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Awards.
