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AWARDS AND HONOURS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Apr 06, 2021

Biswabhusan Harichandan Receives Kalinga Ratna Samman

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan received the Kalinga Ratna Samman for 2021. Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu conferred Biswabhusan with the prestigious award in Cuttack on the occasion of the 40th annual day of the Sarala Sahitya Sansad at the Sarala Bhawan. The Kalinga Ratna Samman carries a silver idol of Goddess Saraswati, a copper plaque and a shawl.
The veteran politician was elected to the Odisha Assembly five times. He was also a cabinet minister in 2004 when BJD-BJP jointly ruled the State. President Kovind appointed him as the 23rd Governor of Andhra Pradesh in July 2019.

Apr 05, 2021

Jamia Hamdard Professor Gets Royal Society of Biology Fellowship Award

Prof. Dr. Divya Vohora Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Jamia Hamdard has been elected as the Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, London. The Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) is an award and fellowship granted to individuals that the Royal Society has adjudged to have made a prominent contribution to the advancement of the biological sciences. It acknowledges significant achievements by a professional for the extraordinary contributions to the field of Life sciences. The elected Fellows are given the designation of Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB).
Prof. Divya Vohora has received this fellowship for her extensive contributions in the field of Pharmacology particularly Neuropharmacology, Epilepsy and Osteoporosis.

Apr 04, 2021

Chakraborty to Get GD Birla Award for Scientific Research

Professor Suman Chakraborty has been selected for the 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution to engineering science and its applications in developing technologies for affordable healthcare.
Instituted in 1991, the award recognises eminent Indian scientists below the age of 50 for their original and outstanding contributions to any branch of science or technology. It carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh. The recipient is chosen by a selection board, whose present head is professor Chandrima Shaha, the president of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

Apr 03, 2021

R. Kichenamourthy Gets Prestigious French Award

R. Kichenamourthy, former Head of the Department of French and UGC Emeritus Fellow, Pondicherry University, was presented the prestigious 'Commandeur dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques', the oldest French civilian honour, at the Francophonie Week celebrations.
French Consul General Lise Talbot Barré presented the award to Dr. Kichenamourthy in honour of his meritorious service in the field of French education and translation in India.
The title is awarded by the Ministry of National Education, Government of France.
Dr. Kichenamourthy had earlier served in four government colleges in Pondicherry before joining Pondicherry University, where he headed the French department for about 17 years.

Apr 02, 2021

Rajinikanth to Receive 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that actor Rajinikanth will receive the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema.
His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic.
The prestigious award is named after the father of Indian cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, and was instituted in 1969. The award is conferred by the government for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.
The award is comprised of a Golden Lotus and a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh.

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