Independence Award 2026 ceremony postponed to April 16

Independence Award 2026 ceremony has been rescheduled to April 16 due to unavoidable circumstances, according to an official announcement issued on Tuesday.

The prestigious event, originally planned for April 9 at 4:00 PM, will now take place at the same time on the new date at Osmani Memorial Auditorium.

Authorities have clarified that no new invitation cards will be issued following the change. Guests who had already received invitations for the April 9 event are requested to attend on April 16 using their existing cards.

The Independence Award is the country’s highest state honor, presented in recognition of outstanding contributions across various fields.

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