Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his historic visit to Papua New Guinea, was conferred with three prestigious civilian awards. He was conferred the ‘Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu’ by Papua New Guinea, ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’ by Republic of Fiji and ‘Ebakl’ Award by Republic of Palau.

In a special ceremony at the Government House, H.E. Sir Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea (PNG) conferred Prime Minister Modi with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL). This is the highest civilian award of PNG and recipients of the award are titled "Chief".

 

PM Modi was conferred the highest honour of Fiji, the Companion of the Order of Fiji. It was presented to him by PM Rabuka.

President Surangel Whipps, Jr. of Palau presented PM Modi with an Ebakl. It is one of the most important tools for the people of Palau and has a strong link with the local culture. It also symbolises leadership and wisdom.



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PM condoles loss of lives in firecracker factory mishap in Kaushambi
August 31, 2026
PM announces ex-gratia from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a mishap at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. Shri Modi conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Shri Modi also announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.

The Prime Minister posted on X;

Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. May the injured recover at the earliest.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi