Protests erupted in Dharali and Harshil after families affected by the Uttarkashi flood were handed Rs 5,000 'relief' cheques ...

On Saturday, Uttarakhand chief minister announced an immediate assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed and those who lost their homes in the Dharali disaster.

Arbitrariness has been a hallmark of the awards, even though, on paper, they are free from meddling and partiality.