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Order of Rising Sun Award

May 17 , 2020 1511 days 939 0
  • The Japan government has conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun’ award on a Manipur physician Thangjam Dhabali Singh.  
  • It was given to him for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between the two countries.
  • Singh had organised the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Imphal of the Second World War.
  • The award was constituted by Japanese Emperor Meiji in 1875.
  • It is conferred on persons with achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, environmental preservation, welfare or achievements in their fields.

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