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Padma awardee medicos write to PM seeking separate law for healthcare workers

Padma awardee medicos write to PM seeking separate law for healthcare workers

The letter, penned in light of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, ends with an appeal to the Union and state governments to protect the medical profession and ensure that healthcare personnel can carry out their duties without fear of violence or harm.

18 August,2024 08:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Know about burns survivor Prema Dhanraj, a pioneer in reconstructive surgery

Know about burns survivor Prema Dhanraj, a pioneer in reconstructive surgery

Surviving as a child from a fire accident after suffering 50 per cent burn injuries, as per the wish of her mother she made it her mission to provide succour to burn survivors who had lost hope

23 April,2024 01:03 PM IST | Bengaluru | IANS
Sudha Murty takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

Sudha Murty takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath in his chamber in Parliament House. Leader of the House Piyush Goyal was also present on the occasion

15 March,2024 06:13 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Waheeda Rehman donates personal film memorabilia to Film Heritage Foundation

Waheeda Rehman donates personal film memorabilia to Film Heritage Foundation

Waheeda Rehman was honoured with India’s highest film honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke award, last year, and has worked with some of the most renowned filmmakers of the country

14 March,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Veteran singer Suresh Wadkar honoured with Lata Mangeshkar Award

Veteran singer Suresh Wadkar honoured with Lata Mangeshkar Award

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented Suresh Wadkar with special mementoes

23 February,2024 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Padma 2024 Awardee Pandit Laxman Bhatt Tailang passes away

Padma 2024 Awardee Pandit Laxman Bhatt Tailang passes away

Even before he could receive the Padma Shri award announced by the government on the eve of January 26, Dhrupadacharya Pandit Laxman Bhatt Tailang, passed away at 9 am on Saturday.

11 February,2024 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
PM Modi meets Padma awardees in Odisha, acknowledges their 'rich contributions'

PM Modi meets Padma awardees in Odisha, acknowledges their 'rich contributions'

The Prime Minister said that he was glad to have met Haladhar Nag, who was conferred the Padma Shri in 2016

05 February,2024 09:16 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Olympic gold medallist, Grand Slam-winner, Mallakhamb flagbearer honoured

Olympic gold medallist, Grand Slam-winner, Mallakhamb flagbearer honoured

A three-time Olympic medallist, two iconic players of the current generation and the flagbearer of Mallakhamb were among those who have been bestowed the Padma Shri 2024 awards

26 January,2024 07:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Squash player Joshna Chinappa to receive Padma Shri

Squash player Joshna Chinappa to receive Padma Shri

She was the first Indian to win the British Junior Squash Championship in 2005 in the Under 19 category

26 January,2024 09:45 AM IST | Chennai | IANS
Padmashree Dr. Mukesh Batra Honoured by the Governor of Maharashtra with

Padmashree Dr. Mukesh Batra Honoured by the Governor of Maharashtra with

Dr Mukesh Batra, the founder of Dr Batra’s group of companies, was awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards, by the President of India for his services in homeopathy (Medicine 2012).

18 January,2024 01:58 PM IST | MUMBAI | BrandMedia

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