Padma Shri

This orange vendor from Karnataka received Padma Shri award: Find out why

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This orange vendor from Karnataka received Padma Shri award: Find out why

The 66-year-old sells oranges on Karnataka’s Managaluru road (Photo: PIB) Harekala Hajabba, an orange vendor from Karnataka was conferred with Padma Shri Award, India’s Second highest civilian award on Monday from the President of India. The 66-year-old sells oranges on Karnataka’s Managaluru road. He received the honour for bringing a revolution in rural education by … Read more

Centre asks states to set up special search committees to find ‘unsung heroes’ for Padma awards

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Centre asks states to set up special search committees to find ‘unsung heroes’ for Padma awards

The Centre has asked all states to set up special search committees to find out talented people who could be nominated for Padma awards but so far have been left out of consideration despite their exceptional contributions. The Narendra Modi government has been honouring many “unsung heroes“, who are contributing to society in different ways, … Read more