Assam to confer own civilian awards on lines of Padma honours

The Assam government on Tuesday decided to start the state’s own civilian awards on the lines of Bharat Ratna and Padma awards for eminent personalities from various fields, by providing cash rewards and a slew of other benefits. While Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour in India and the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and […]