The Karnataka government posthumously conferred the state’s highest civilian award, the ‘Karnataka Ratna’, on late actor Puneeth Rajkumar on Tuesday, on the occasion of the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava. The award, consisting a full silver plaque and a 50-gram gold medal, was received by the late actor’s wife Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, in the presence of his actor brother Shiva Rajkumar and other family members. Karnataka Ratna was last awarded to Dr Veerendra Heggade for his social service in 2009. This is the first time Karnataka Ratna award is being given on the occasion. Awarding Puneeth Rajkumar, who achieved so much at a very young age, gives immense honour to the people of the state.

Source: Hindustan Times November 02, 2022 05:33 UTC