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AWARDS AND HONOURS - February 2020

Feb 2020

Jul 10, 2025

Kasaragod Wins Kerala Fisheries Department's Excellence Award 2025

The Kerala Fisheries Department conferred the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025 on Kasaragod district, acknowledging its outstanding performance under the Popular Fish Farming Project. This prestigious honour highlights Kasaragod's leadership in sustainable and innovative practices in aquaculture and its consistent efforts at the grassroots level.
Kasaragod was adjudged the best district in the State for its effective implementation of fisheries development projects. The award is part of the annual State Farmer Awards, instituted by the department to honour excellence in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors across Kerala.
In addition to the district award, two local aquaculture practitioners from Kasaragod earned accolades in individual categories:
Ravi P. P., a fish farmer from Padanna, won second place in the Best Backwater Fish Seed Production Farmer category.
Sea Pearl Aquafarm, based in Kumbala, was awarded third place for Best Innovative Fish Farming.

PM Modi Awarded Namibia's Highest Civilian Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Namibia's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis', during his one-day state visit to the African nation.
The award was presented by the President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at a special ceremony, marking a new milestone in the ties between the two nations.
PM Modi is the first Indian leader to receive this honour.
Established in 1995, the award recognises distinguished service and leadership. It is named after the Welwitschia Mirabilis, a unique desert plant found only in Namibia that symbolises resilience, longevity and the enduring spirit of its people.

Jul 09, 2025

PM Modi Conferred Brazil's Highest Civilian Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Brazil's highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.
The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in recognition of PM Modi's notable contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing India-Brazil cooperation across key global platforms.
This is the 26th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a foreign government since he assumed office in May 2014.

Jul 08, 2025

Veteran Archaeologist Vedachalam Wins Tamil Wikki Suran Award

V. Vedachalam, a well-known archaeologist and Tamil epigraphist, was awarded the Tamil Wikki Suran Award. The award was presented to him in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in recognition of his long and passionate work in history and archaeology.
Vedachalam started his career after completing an MA in Tamil Literature and a PG diploma in archaeology and epigraphy. His first big project was at Karur, the capital of the ancient Chera Kingdom, where he helped discover part of the old fort wall. This moment sparked his life-long love for studying the past.

Jul 07, 2025

Deepika Padukone Gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Deepika Padukone became the first Indian actress to be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. This is a big achievement, not only for Deepika but also for India, as it puts Indian talent on the global map.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most famous honours in the entertainment world. Every year, a group of stars from film, music, TV, and more are selected to get a star on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard, USA. This year (2025), Deepika was announced as one of the 35 selected names for the Class of 2026.

Modi Honoured with Symbolic 'Key to the City of Buenos Aires'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special honour in Argentina — the 'Key to the City of Buenos Aires'.
Jorge Macri, the city's chief official, presented him with this symbolic gift during his two-day visit. The key represents friendship and trust between the two countries.

Jul 06, 2025

Aviva Life Insurance Wins Product of the Year 2025 in Retirement Income and ULIP Categories

Aviva Life Insurance, one of India's leading private life insurance companies, was awarded the prestigious Product of the Year 2025 title in two key categories: Life Insurance - Retirement Income and Life Insurance - ULIP. The recognition was based on a nationwide consumer survey conducted by NielsenIQ, as part of the 17th edition of Product of the Year in India.
The winning products, Aviva Signature Increasing Income Plan and Aviva Signature Investment Plan, were voted by consumers as the most innovative in their respective categories. This highlights Aviva India's strong focus on customer-centric product design, simplicity, and relevance to today's financial needs.

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