Puneeth Rajkumar to be posthumously given Karnataka Ratna award on Nov 1
2 years, 2 months ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be posthumously given Karnataka Ratna award on Nov 1

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said the prestigious Karnataka Ratna award will be presented posthumously to actor Puneeth Rajkumar on November 1. Last November, days after Rajkumar passed away, the Karnataka government had named the actor for the award for his contribution towards the art of cinema in the state. Puneeth Rajkumar to be posthumously given Karnataka Ratna award on November 1 Talking to reporters on Thursday, Bommai said, “As already decided, our all time favorite actor Puneeth Rajkumar will be conferred with the Karnataka Ratna award on November 1 on the eve of Karnataka Rajyotsava at 4pm in front of Vidhana Soudha. Puneeth’s late father Rajkumar is among the first recipients of Karnataka Ratna award in 1992, along with poet Kuvempu.

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President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today
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President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday will present Bharat Ratna to five eminent personalities-Former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, Agronomist MS Swaminathan, and BJP veteran LK Advani at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommended five eminent personalities for the Bharat Ratna award. According to ANI news agency, President Murmu …

Bharat Ratna for farm icon, two former PMs
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna for farm icon, two former PMs

Hindustan Times  

Former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist MS Swaminathan, will be posthumously conferred India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. With the three names announced on Friday, the government has now announced five Bharat Ratnas in a single year — the other two include BJP leader and former deputy prime …

Bharat Ratna 2024: India’s top civilian award conferred on 5 eminent persons
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna 2024: India’s top civilian award conferred on 5 eminent persons

Live Mint  

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In Graphics | All about India’s Bharat Ratna and its five recipients in 2024
11 months ago

In Graphics | All about India’s Bharat Ratna and its five recipients in 2024

Firstpost  

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Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year

Hindustan Times  

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Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to receive Bharat Ratna: Here's the full list of awardees till now
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Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to receive Bharat Ratna: Here's the full list of awardees till now

India TV News  

In a landmark series of announcements, the Indian government revealed on Friday its decision to bestow the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, upon three distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields within the country. The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was established by former President Rajendra Prasad on January 2, 1954. Notably, Sachin Tendulkar …

Amitabha Bhattacharya | Rethinking the Padma and Bharat Ratna Awards
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Amitabha Bhattacharya | Rethinking the Padma and Bharat Ratna Awards

Deccan Chronicle  

The recent demise of iconic agricultural scientist M.S. The nation’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, and the Padma awards continue to interest its citizens since these were instituted in 1954. How does one compare, for example, Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar or Lata Mangeshkar with, say, M. Visvesvaraya or Mother Teresa, except that we can agree all attained the highest …

Sansad Ratna Award 2023: Veteran CPI-M Leader TK Rangarajan Gets Lifetime Achievement Award
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ABP News  

The names for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023 have been released on Tuesday. The Lok Sabha's Parliamentary Committee on Finance, chaired by Jayant Sinha, and the Rajya Sabha's Standing Committee on Tourism, Transport, and Culture, chaired by Vijay Sai Reddy, were also honoured with the Sansad Ratna Award. Thirteen MPs were nominated for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023, including Congress …

Puneeth Rajkumar conferred ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously
2 years, 2 months ago

Puneeth Rajkumar conferred ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government posthumously conferred the state’s highest civilian award, the ‘Karnataka Ratna’, on late actor Puneeth Rajkumar on Tuesday, on the occasion of the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava. Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai felicitates late actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s wife Ashwini during the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations, in Bengaluru. The award, consisting a full silver plaque and a 50-gram gold medal, …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously
2 years, 2 months ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously

Firstpost  

Considered the Kannada cinema’s reigning star, Puneeth Rajkumar, youngest of five children of thespian and matinee idol Dr Rajkumar, had died of a cardiac arrest on October 29, 2021, at the age of 46. Karnataka’s highest civilian award ‘Karnataka Ratna’ will be conferred posthumously on late actor Puneeth Rajkumar on Tuesday, on the occasion of the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava. Considered …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka's highest civilian award posthumously | Deets Inside
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Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka's highest civilian award posthumously | Deets Inside

India TV News  

Puneeth Rajkumar: 'Karnataka Ratna', the highest civilian award of the Government of Karnataka, will be presented posthumously to noted Kannada actor, Puneeth Rajkumar, in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on November 1. The CM said this award is given in recognition of the contribution of Puneeth Rajkumar to Kannada film field, Kannada language and culture. Asked about the demand …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka Ratna
2 years, 5 months ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka Ratna

The Hindu  

Thousands of floral enthusiasts gathered at Lalbagh Botanical Garden on Friday as the Independence Day flower show was inaugurated, making a comeback after two pandemic-hit years. Inaugurating the event, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that the State’s highest civilian honour, ‘Karnataka Ratna’ will be conferred on Puneeth Rajkumar posthumously, on November 1, Kannada Rajyotsava. For many, the statue of Puneeth …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred with Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously, Appu fans celebrate on Twitter
2 years, 5 months ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred with Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously, Appu fans celebrate on Twitter

India TV News  

Puneeth Rajkumar will be conferred with State’s highest civilian honour Karnataka Ratna in the Kannada Rajyotsava ceremony on November 1 later this year. CM announces Karnataka Ratna for Puneeth Rajkumar At the Independence Day flower show, Bommai shared with those gathered that Rajkumar will be conferred with Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously. Fans celebrate Karnataka Ratna Award for Puneeth Rajkumar Twitter …

Ratan Tata honoured with Assam's highest civilian award 'Assam Baibhav'
2 years, 11 months ago

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India TV News  

Highlights Ratan Tata didn't attend the event personally due to the Covid-19 situation Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will present the award to Ratan Tata at a later date in Mumbai 'Assam Baibhav' is Assam's highest civilian award Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Monday conferred the state's three highest civilian awards to 19 distinguished personalities in different fields. In presence …

Puneeth Rajkumar's wife Ashwini writes 'I'm in tears' in emotional post, expresses gratitude to fans of 'Power Star'
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Puneeth Rajkumar's wife Ashwini writes 'I'm in tears' in emotional post, expresses gratitude to fans of 'Power Star'

Hindustan Times  

Late actor Puneeth Rajkumar's wife Ashwini has written an emotional note remembering her husband and expressed 'heartfelt gratitude' to his fans. In her first post after her husband's death, Ashwini wrote, "The untimely death of Sri Puneeth Rajkumar has been shocking not only to the family but also to the entire state of Karnataka. On behalf of our entire family, …

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'Karnataka Ratna' for Puneeth Rajkumar, CM Bommai announces

India TV News  

Kannada actor late Puneeth Rajkumar would be honoured with the 'Karnataka Ratna' award posthumously, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced. Delivering his address at the 'Puneeth Namana' programme organised by Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce to pay tributes to the star who passed away recently, Bommai said, "Puneeth would be awarded the 'Karnataka Ratna' posthumously." "It was wonderful to watch how …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be honoured with Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be honoured with Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously

India TV News  

In a bid to pay homage to late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday announced that the late actor will be honoured with the Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously. A tweet from the official Twitter handle of CM Bommai read, "State Government has decided to honour late Sri Puneet Rajkumar with Karnataka Ratna award posthumously." The …

Karnataka to name podium for its flagship programme after Puneeth Rajkumar
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka to name podium for its flagship programme after Puneeth Rajkumar

India TV News  

In a bid to pay homage to late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, state Large and Medium Industries Minister Murugesh Nirani on Tuesday announced to name the podium for the 'Udyami Aagu, Udyoga Needu' workshop, a flagship programme of the ministry, in Kalaburagi on November 11 after the late actor. Not just Kalaburagi, Nirani has also decided to name the stage …

Puneeth Rajkumar Death LIVE Updates: Appu Fans Still Overcoming Grief of His Sudden Demise; Family Thanks Govt for Funeral Arrangements
3 years, 2 months ago

Puneeth Rajkumar Death LIVE Updates: Appu Fans Still Overcoming Grief of His Sudden Demise; Family Thanks Govt for Funeral Arrangements

News 18  

Puneeth Rajkumar Death LIVE Updates: Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar was laid to rest after final rites were conducted at Kanteerava Studios in the presence of his family members, friends and ruling and opposition leaders of all political parties in Bengaluru. Karnataka Police offered a 21-gun salute before Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai handed over the national flag, which had been wrapped …

Last rites of actor Puneeth Rajkumar performed in Bengaluru
3 years, 2 months ago

Last rites of actor Puneeth Rajkumar performed in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The last rites of late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar were performed today with state honours at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and a huge crowd of fans were present at the studio to pay their last respect to the late star. The demise of Puneeth took the entire country by shock and several popular …

Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar's fan dies of heart attack after news of actor's demise
3 years, 2 months ago

Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar's fan dies of heart attack after news of actor's demise

India TV News  

A hardcore fan of Puneeth Rajkumar from Marur village in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, died on Friday night after the demise of the Kannada star. Puneeth's mortal remains have been shifted to Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium for public viewing, where a large number of fans could be seen waiting to get one last view of their favourite star, prior to his …

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack: Condolences pour in
3 years, 2 months ago

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack: Condolences pour in

The Hindu  

Puneeth Rajkumar, 46, one of the marquee names of Kannada film industry and the youngest of the five children of matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar passed away on October 29 after suffering cardiac arrest in the morning. Dr. Ranganath Naik of Vikram Hospital said, “Puneeth Rajkumar complained of chest pain in the morning and was rushed to the private clinic of …

If BJP has its way, saffron will be hoisted in place of tricolour: Cong leader
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If BJP has its way, saffron will be hoisted in place of tricolour: Cong leader

Hindustan Times  

Launching a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party, Jharkhand Congress president and state finance minister Rameshwar Oraon on Friday said that if the ruling party at the Centre have its way, saffron will be hoisted in place of the tricolour. Speaking about renaming the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, Congress leader Rameshwar Oraon said that what BJP is doing is …

Bharat Ratna for Mukherjee fitting recognition for his service to nation: PM Modi
5 years, 5 months ago

Bharat Ratna for Mukherjee fitting recognition for his service to nation: PM Modi

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Bharat Ratna conferred on former president Pranab Mukherjee is a fitting recognition for his service to the nation. "It was an honour to witness you receiving the Bharat Ratna, a fitting recognition of everything that you have done for the nation.Thank you for leaving no stone unturned towards making India more developed.," …

Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Bhupen Hazarika conferred Bharat Ratna
5 years, 5 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Bhupen Hazarika conferred Bharat Ratna

The Hindu  

Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee, late Bharatiya Jana Sangh ideologue Nanaji Deshmukh and late singer Bhupen Hazarika were on Thursday conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. President Ram Nath Kovind gave the award to his predecessor Mr. Mukherjee, Mr. Hazarika’s son Tej, and to Virenderjeet Singh, a close relative of Mr. Deshmukh, at a brief ceremony …

Pranab Mukherjee to get Bharat Ratna award today
5 years, 5 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee to get Bharat Ratna award today

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Former President Pranab Mukherjee, will be honoured with India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna by President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday. After being selected for India's highest civilian award, former President, popularly known as 'Pranab Da', had expressed his gratitude on being conferred with the Bharat Ratna saying "I've received much more from the people and from this …

Bharat Ratna for former president Pranab Mukherjee as he visited RSS headquarters: JD(S) leader
5 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Ratna for former president Pranab Mukherjee as he visited RSS headquarters: JD(S) leader

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal leader Danish Ali on Friday said former president Pranab Mukherjee was being awarded the Bharat Ratna as he had visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur and had described Sangh ideologue K B Hedgewar as the “son of the soil”. Janata Dal leader Danish Ali on Friday said former president Pranab Mukherjee was being awarded the Bharat Ratna as …

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Nanaji Deshmukh and Bhupen Hazarika
5 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Nanaji Deshmukh and Bhupen Hazarika

The Quint  

New Delhi, Jan 25 The Government on Friday night announced Bharat Ratna for former President Pranab Mukherjee, a Congressman all his life, Nanaji Deshmukh, one of the founders of BJP, and eminent Assamese poet and musician Bhupen Hazarika on the eve of the country's 70th Republic Day, choices that were perceived to be weighed heavily on personalities with an eye …

Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh awarded Bharat Ratna, PM Modi heaps praises
5 years, 11 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh awarded Bharat Ratna, PM Modi heaps praises

India Today  

Former President Pranab Mukherjee was on Friday conferred with the highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna. According to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, late Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika and late social activist Nanaji Deshmukh will also be awarded with the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. Narendra Modi January 25, 2019 Praising Pranab Mukherjee who has served for decades as a …

Politicians take to Twitter to condole demise of Shivakumara Swamiji; Kharge demands Bharat Ratna for Siddaganga Mutt seer
5 years, 11 months ago

Politicians take to Twitter to condole demise of Shivakumara Swamiji; Kharge demands Bharat Ratna for Siddaganga Mutt seer

Firstpost  

Shivakumara Swamiji, the highly revered pontiff of the influential Lingayats, the major community in Karnataka, was a recipient of Padma Bhushan and Karnataka Ratna, the highest state civilian award. pic.twitter.com/Tp6o5ULU2d — Narendra Modi January 21, 2019 Congress chief Rahul also took to Twitter to condole the death of Siddaganga Mutt chief, saying his demise leaves behind a “deep spiritual void”. …

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