Karnataka Ratna award to be conferred on Puneeth Rajkumar on November 1


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Bengaluru, Aug 5: Kannada matinee idol Dr Raj Kumar’s son, Puneeth Rajkumar, better known as power star, will be posthumously conferred the State’s highest award ‘Karnataka Ratna’ on November 1.

“We have decided to present the 'Karnataka Ratna' award to Kannada film star Dr Puneeth Rajkumar on November 1,’’ Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

Speaking to media persons after inauguration the Independence Day Flower Show at the Lalbagh Glass House, he said: “A committee would be formed to make preparations for the award presentation ceremony. Members of Dr Rajkumar's family would also be included as members of the committee. We will present the award posthumously to Puneeth in a highly dignified manner.’’

Visit the flower show

The flower show being held annually since 1922 at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden has been attracting huge crowds every year. This year it is even more attractive as the nation is celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

It is set to attract lakhs of people over the next 10 days, the Chief Minister said.

This year the flower show has been organised as a tribute to Dr Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar. “We are expecting a bigger response,’’ Bommai said.

The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of Horticulture Minister Muniratna and officials of Horticulture department for the good work.

 

 

  

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 05 2022

    AAP Government in Delhi and Punjab giving free electricity 300 units, free to travel free for ladies in the transport , free education for childrens, zero corruption, many more facilities, But here Ratna award, celebrating Bomma complition of one year without a day in office, monthly twice Delhi trip in the name of expansion of ministry. Not yet able to supply Textbooks for school childrens. This is our achievement.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Fri, Aug 05 2022

    bommas govt is fit for only these kind of awards giving and renaming circles...which is of no use to commoners who are killing themselves because of high inflation and unemployment...

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