KATHMANDU, Jan 26: On the occasion of 69th Republic Day of India, the Indian government conferred the Padma Shri award on famed ophthalmologist Dr Sanduk Ruit.

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Chairperson of Maiti Nepal and social activist Anuradha Koirala is to be honored with Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards provided by the Indian government. Koirala, who has been running a campaign against girls trafficking, will be honored on the occasion of 68th Republic Day of India.