Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) On the 95th anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi-led Dandi March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to those who participated in the historic Salt Satyagraha — a defining chapter in India’s freedom struggle. The Dandi March, also known as Salt Satyagraha, ignited a nationwide movement … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde will be honoured with the prestigious Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award, presented by Pune-based Sarhad Institute. The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The award will be conferred upon Deputy CM Shinde by former Union Minister Sharad … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The prestigious Padma awards announced on Saturday honoured at least 30 “unsung heroes” as their efforts towards bringing positive and productive changes to society and impacting the lives of the community were acknowledged and recognised. Shaikha Sabah, a yoga practitioner from Kuwait, Maharashtra’s impaired homeopathy doctor Vilas Dangre, a social … Read more
Amaravati, Jan 25 (IANS) One of the top Tollywood actors and Andhra Pradesh legislator Nandamuri Balakrishna has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for his contributions to the field of art. Popular as Balayya in film circles, he began his acting career as a child artist at the age of 14 and in … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) On the eve of Republic Day, names of 942 personnel from police, fire, civil defence, home guard, and correctional services were announced for the various categories of gallantry and service medals, as per a government statement issued on Saturday. According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs … Read more