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Bengaluru, Oct 30 (PTI) Film actor Prakash Raj, former Judge P B Bhajantri, former IAS officer H Siddaiah, Air Marshal (retd) Philip Rajkumar are among the 70 personalities who have been chosen for the prestigious Rajyotsava awards this year.

Socialist leader Konandur Lingappa, actor and director Vijayalakshmi Singh, civic worker Fakiri, veteran journalist M Siddarajau are among the other recipients of the award.

The award consists of a 25 gram gold medal and Rs five lakh in cash, and will be presented on the occasion of the 70th state formation day “Kannada Rajyotsava" on November 1, official sources said.

Announcing the awards, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said, 70 awards are being given and all districts have been given representation.

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