Ujjain takes pride as its senior archaeologist, Dr. Narayan Vyas, has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri 2026, recognising his outstanding contributions to archaeology, history, and cultural heritage preservation. Dr. Vyas has played a vital role in bringing the ancient heritage of not only Ujjain but the entire Malwa region to national and international attention. … Read more
Agartala: Renowned Tripura-based writer and tribal intellectual Naresh Chandra Dev Verma, recently selected for the prestigious Padma Shri award, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government for recognising contributions to tribal language and literature. The 80-year-old author said he is delighted to receive this national honour under the leadership of … Read more
Panipat, January 25: Renowned weaver and handicraft artist Khemraj Sundariyal has been honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his six decades of dedication to the handloom industry in Panipat. Originally from Uttarakhand, Khemraj has elevated Panipat’s handloom sector to new heights, gaining recognition not only across the country but … Read more
Latur, January 25: On the eve of Republic Day, the central government announced the Padma Awards for 2026. Among the awardees is Shrirang Devba Lad, affectionately known as ‘Dada Lad’, who has been honoured with the Padma Shri for his significant contributions to agriculture. Dada Lad is recognised for introducing innovative methods in cotton farming … Read more
Junagadh: On the eve of Republic Day, the Government of India announced the Padma Awards for the year 2026. The awards recognise outstanding contributions in various fields such as art, social service, education, and medicine. Among the distinguished recipients is Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai, a renowned dholak player from Junagadh, Gujarat. Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai will be … Read more
Varanasi: Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), recognised for his pioneering work in kala-azar treatment, has been announced as a recipient of the Padma Shri award. Expressing gratitude to the Government of India, Professor Agrawal attributed this honour to his 38 years of relentless effort in the field. Among the Padma awards … Read more
A wave of joy swept across Balurghat and Pandharpur with the announcement of the Padma Shri award conferred on the late theatre personality Harimadhav Mukhopadhyay and Maharashtra’s stage artist Raghuveer Khedkar. Both artists have been honoured by the Government of India for their significant contributions to theatre arts. Harimadhav Mukhopadhyay, a revered figure not only … Read more
The Government of India announced the Padma Awards on Republic Day, recognising exceptional contributions across fields. Among the Padma Shri awardees are Dr. Narayan Vyas, a senior archaeologist from Ujjain, and Raghupratap Singh, a farmer from Muradabad. Their families are celebrating this prestigious honour. Dr. Narayan Vyas shared with reporters that persistent effort pays off. … Read more
Alwar, Rajasthan – Celebrated bhapang player Gafuruddin Mewati Jogi from Alwar has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, bringing immense joy to his family and local community. The announcement came on the eve of Republic Day as part of the Indian government’s Padma awards, sparking congratulations at his home late into the night. Originally from … Read more