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PM Modi Mourns Death Of Padma Shri Laureate Activist D Prakash Rao
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 sent out his condolences on the demise of an eminent social worker and Padma Shri D Prakash Rao. The 63-year-old social activist was hospitalized in Cuttack over-breathing issues where he later tested positive for Covid-19. The PM said, "The outstanding work that has done will continue motivating people." PM Modi appreciated Rao for his excellent contribution to rural… read-more
Tags: Narendra Modi, D Prakash Rao, Padma Shri, social activist
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Padma Shri Sunil Kothari Passes Away; Tested Positive For COVID In November
Famous dance historian and Padma Shri awardee Sunil Kothari, passed away on December 27, at the age of 87. Kothari's health was continuously deterring after he tested positive for Covid-19, previously in November. Reportedly, he had experienced a cardiac arrest and was admitted to Fortis hospital in New Delhi. Kathak dancer Geetanjali Lal, who took care of Kothari said, "He was single and is not survived by any immediate family".
Tags: Sunil Kothari, Padma Shri, Coronavirus
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108-year-old Environmentalist 'Saalumarada' Thimmakka Awarded Doctorate
Central University of Karnataka has awarded an honorary doctorate degree to 108-year-old 'Saalumarada' Thimmakka. The Karnataka-based environmentalist was honoured at her home by the university officials. Also known as Aalada Marada Timakka, 'Saalumarada' (meaning 'rows of trees' in Kannada) has planted nearly 400 banyan trees on a 4-km stretch in her husband’s town in Tumkur district. Among other recognitions, she is also the recipient of… read-more
Tags: Karnataka University, Saalumarada, doctorate, Padma Shri, Environmentalist
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