Gandhinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) On the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, the Central Government announced the Padma Awards for 2026, honouring citizens whose sustained contributions have strengthened the country’s cultural and social foundations. This year, Gujarat figures prominently on the national honours list, with five individuals from the state receiving the Padma Shri for their work in folk arts and social service.Vadodara’s 94-year-old Manbhatt folk storyteller, Dharamiklal Pandya, has …
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New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Renowned radiation oncologist Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu has been awarded the Padma Bhushan for his outstanding contribution to the field of medicine, as the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the Padma Awards list for 2026 on Sunday.The award recognises Dr Nori’s decades-long work in advancing cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes across the world.The Padma Awards, among India’s highest civilian honours, are approved by the President of India and announced ever…
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s enduring legacy of public service, intellectual excellence and cultural stewardship found national recognition this year, with several eminent personalities from the state figuring prominently in the Padma awards list. The honours span medicine, social work, science, arts, literature and public administration, underscoring decades of commitment to nation-building and community welfare.Leading the list is Kalipatti Ramasamy Palanisamy, a distinguished medical…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik, and Malayalam superstar Mammotty the Padma Bhushan, and sportspersons Harmanpreet Kaur, Rohit Sharma, and Savita Punia the Padma Shri.President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 131 Padma A…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day, with veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak being conferred the Padma Bhushan for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector.The Padma Awards, among the country’s most prestigious civilian honours, are given in three categories — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.They recognise distinguished service in fields such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engi…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, while late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik, tennis maestro Vijay Amritraj, and Malayalam superstar Mammottty are among the recipients of the Padma Bhushan.President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awards, including …
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, at least 45 people have been chosen for the coveted Padma Awards honour, under the ‘Unsung heroes’ category, for their distinguished and unwavering service to the nation.Kailashchand, Brij Lal Bhatt, Dr Shyam Sundar and many more are among the noted and distinguished personalities chosen for the honour, those privy to the Pamda Awards list said.An official announcement to this effect will be made by Sunday evening, said re…
The Padma Awards 2025 ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan shone a spotlight on some of India’s most influential figures in cinema,…