Bengaluru: The Karnataka state government has announced the prestigious Rajyotsava awards for the year 2023-24. The awards, a symbol of acknowledgment for outstanding contributions to various fields, have been conferred upon 68 individuals, including prominent writers, social workers and others.
Additionally, the government has recognized 10 associations and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional service to the Kannada nation.
Journalists, Dinesh Aminmattu, Charmadi Hasanabba, Haji Abdullah Parkala, K. Sharifa, Hussainabi Budain Saab, and several others, have been honored with the Rajyotsava award, highlighting their significant contributions to journalism and society.
Among the notable organizations acknowledged for their impactful service is the Dakshina Kannada Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF), which has been selected for the prestigious Rajyotsava Award.




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Washington (AP): US President Donald Trump has warned that a “whole civilisation will die tonight” but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 p.m. in Washington.
The American leader issued the stark threat Tuesday, about 12 hours ahead of his deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz or face punishing strikes.
Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war as Trump's ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer with an expanded threat of strikes against the Islamic Republic to include all power plants and bridges.
Trump said Monday he is “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he again threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the US that attacking civilian infrastructure is banned under international law, his spokesperson said Monday.
