Tag: Award
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Nauni agri varsity wins awards for best farm practices
The 16-members team, including four scientists and 12 students of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni in Solan district has won 6 awards for best farm practices to increase farmers’ income. The team of Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture recently participated in the National Conference held at Gangtok, Sikkim last …
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March 2, 2018 -
Alipurduar girl receives ‘Najrul Giti’ award
Anjali Kahali, a third-year student of Bachelors in Arts in Bengali at the Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College(A B N Seal College) situated in Coochbehar district has snatched the second prize in the All India music competition organised by the All India Radio. According to sources, Anjali Kahali who is resident of Arabindanagar in Alipurduar …
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February 28, 2018 -
Republic Day: 795 police personnel awarded, 107 for gallantry
A total of 795 Police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of the Republic Day this year, while 107 have been decorated for gallantry. The Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG) have been awarded to 107 personnel, President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 75 personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 613 …
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January 24, 2018 -
Nauni University scientist conferred with international research award
Acclaimed as a renowned expert in Apiculture, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni scientist Dr Raj Kumar Thakur has been honoured with ‘Distinguished Scientist in Apiculture’ at the Venus International Research Awards (VIRA) held at Chennai. Dr. Thakur is presently working as Joint Director (Communication) at Dr YS Parmar University of …
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November 24, 2017 -
Gauri Lankesh named for Anna Politkovskaya Award
Slain journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh will be posthumously awarded the Annual Anna Politkovskaya Award, an award for women human rights defenders from war and conflict zones, for her fearless journalism, it was announced on Thursday. The award has been conferred by international human rights organisation Reach All Women in WAR (RAW in WAR) to …
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October 5, 2017 -
‘Padmavati’ big film with good intent: Shahid Kapoor
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor says his upcoming film "Padmavati", marred by controversies, is made with a good intent. Shahid, who won the Big Zee Entertainment Award for the best actor for "Udta Punjab" on Saturday, spoke to the media on the sidelines of the event. Talking about the controversies surrounding the historical drama, whose shooting …
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July 30, 2017 -
Don’t have a godfather here: Yami Gautam
Model turned actress Yami Gautam, who has been presented with the Indian Chamber of Commerce women's achievement award on Wednesday, says it was a matter of pride for her as she has no godfather. Asked about her feeling on receiving this felicitation, Yami said, "I had the privilege to understand how challenging it is to …
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July 12, 2017 -
West Bengal gets prestigious UN award
The UN has awarded a scheme by the West Bengal government aimed at promoting girls' education with its highest Public Service Award. 'Kanyashree Prakalpa' scheme was chosen among 552 projects from 62 countries which were nominated for the award, the Indian embassy in The Hague said in a statement. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee …
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June 24, 2017 -
Diane Keaton to be honored with AFI lifetime achievement award
Veteran actress Diane Keaton will be honoured with American Film Institute's lifetime achievement award next month. The Oscar-winning Annie Hall actress will accept the honour at a gala event on June 8 here, reported Variety. “Diane Keaton is one of the most beloved leading ladies of American film. Peerless in her mastery of both comedy and …
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May 7, 2017 -
Three policemen awarded for tracing 77 missing minors
Three policemen of Vijay Vihar Police Station in Rohini on April 11 awarded by Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik for tracing 77 minors, including 43 girls, who went missing in the last six years. In the last six year, 82 cases of children going missing were reported in Vijay Vihar Police Station. Inspector Abhinendra, SHO …
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April 12, 2017 -
Rs.60.90 cr awarded at Digi-Dhan Melas: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog on Thursday said that over 3.81 lakh consumers and 21,000 merchants were declared winners of prize money worth Rs.60.90 crore at 24 Digi-Dhan Melas, held under lucky draw schemes 'Lucky Grahak Yojana' (LGY) and 'Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana' (DVY). According to a NITI Aayog statement, the winners include small farmers, Anganwadi workers, housewives and labourers. "Maharashtra, …
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January 19, 2017 -
Amitabh gets US Embassy Award for fighting TB
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was given an award by the US Embassy in appreciation for his invaluable contributions to the US-India partnership on tuberculosis, an official said here on Monday. The award was presented on January 8 by US Ambassador to India Richard R. Verma to the legendary actor who is also a tuberculosis survivor and …
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January 9, 2017 -
Amitabh gets US Embassy Award for fighting TB
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was given an award by the US Embassy in appreciation for his invaluable contributions to the US-India partnership on tuberculosis, an official said here on Monday. The award was presented on January 8 by US Ambassador to India Richard R. Verma to the legendary actor who is also a tuberculosis survivor and …
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January 9, 2017 -
Pankaj Advani recommended for Padma Bhushan
Ace cueist Pankaj Advani has been recommended for Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI). Advani, a 15-time world champion in billiards and snooker, was also recommended for the honour last year before being overlooked for the award. "Yes, we have recommended Pankaj for the second year …
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September 8, 2016 -
Zeliang receives Pangkor Dialogue Award
Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang has received ‘Pangkor Dialogue Award 2016’ in Malaysia for the efforts made by the people of the state for environmental preservation and promotion. The award was handed over to him last evening at a function at Ipoh city in Malaysia in the presence of leaders, academicians and personalities from various …
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September 8, 2016 -
Shyam Benegal honours Govind Nihalani at LIFFI
The opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the Lonavla International Film Festival India (LIFFI) here on Thursday saw iconic Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal bestow the Lifetime Achievement Award upon his close associate Govind Nihalani, who has given Indian cinema some milestone films. In a moment of joy, Nihalani, maker of films like "Aakrosh" and …
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September 1, 2016 -
Lionel Messi wins UEFA goal of the season award
The goal of Barcelona striker Lionel Messi in the first round of the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League against Roma was chosen by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) as the best of last season. Messi scored the goal as a result of collective play with Neymar and Luis Suarez. That encounter, played at Barcelona’s …
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August 25, 2016