Karnataka announces Rajyotsava Awards lists for 2024
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has announced the winners of this year’s Kannada Rajyotsava Awards, with Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj S. Thangadagi revealing the list at a press conference on Wednesday.
Minister Thangadagi shared that the government received a total of 1,575 physical applications and an additional 7,438 nominations through the Seva Sindhu portal, covering 1,309 candidates. After thorough review, the committee selected 69 achievers for the prestigious award, ensuring representation from each district and maintaining social justice principles.
In recognition of the Golden Jubilee Year of Karnataka’s formation, a special "Suvarna Sambhram-50 Suvarna Mahotsav" award will also be conferred. This special category honors 50 distinguished men and 50 women, bringing the total awards to 169 this year.
Additionally, over 20 individuals who have made significant contributions to society have been recognized and awarded, even if they did not formally submit applications.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
