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Govt skips harmony awards

Published On : 26 Jan 2015


New Delhi, Jan. 25 (The Telegraph): in his Republic Day-eve address. "Religion, said Gandhiji, is a force for unity. We cannot make it a cause of conflict," he said in his cabinet-vetted speech.

Among the 967 gallantry awards - 201 more than in 2014 - announced today, the most went to the CRPF, the principal force against the Maoists.

Vibhushan list

L.K. Advani, Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar and Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal were among those chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour. Former poll panel chief N. Gopalaswami, Bill Gates and wife Melinda will be given the Padma Bhushan. The Padma Shri list includes Sanjay Leela Bhansali.


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