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CM Nitish Kumar has announced that Bihar Kokila, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee Late Sharda Sinha will be cremated with state honours.
The Chief Minister directed the Local Commissioner, New Delhi to coordinate with the family members of Late Sharda Sinha and send his body by air to Patna.
The Chief Minister has directed the District Magistrate Patna to ensure all necessary arrangements for the last rites of Late Sharda Sinha with state honours.
SOURCE: https://state.bihar.gov.in