Briefcase 1 Advani was also recommended for the honour last year. 3 Advani has been conferred with Padma Shri, Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award. Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) has once again recommended Pankaj Advani for the Padma Bhushan award, India's third-highest civilian honour. (Also Read: Wrestler Sushil Kumar recommended for Padma Bhushan)Advani has already been conferred with a Padma Shri (2009), Khel Ratna (2005-06) and Arjuna Award (2004). Last date for receipt of the nominations for the Padma awards is September 15, according to a notification issued by the Home Ministry.

Source: India Today September 08, 2016 13:52 UTC