Padma Shri News - Latest Updates & Headlines
We will discuss development of Yoga in Arab world...: AYSF president on PM Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, April 21: Nouf-Al-Marwaai, President of the Asian Yogasana Sports Federation (AYSF) and recipient of India's fourth-highest civilian award, Padma Shri, spoke on her journey with the discipline, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and his role in promotion of Yoga worldwide.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, April 17: Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital on Thursday.
Anup Jalota honored with Padma Shri Mahendra Kapoor Award at ITFS Awards 2025
Mumbai, April 13: Veteran singer Anup Jalota was recently honored with the prestigious Padma Shri Mahendra Kapoor Award at the ITFS Awards 2025.
Inspiration to future generation: YS Jagan mourns Padma Shri Daripalli Ramaiah's demise
Tadepalli, April 12: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday condoled the demise of social worker and Padma Shri-awarded environmentalist Daripalli Ramaiah, fondly known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy condoles demise of Padma Shri awardee Vanajeevi Ramaiah
Hyderabad, April 12: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday condoled the demise of Padma Shri awardee, social worker and environmentalist Daripalli Ramaiah, fondly known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah.
PM Modi mourns demise of folk artist & Padma Shri awardee Ramsahay Pandey
New Delhi, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of folk artist and Padma Shri awardee Ramsahay Pandey, remembering his invaluable contribution to Indian folk art and culture.
Noted Rai dancer Ram Sahay Pandey dies at 92
Bhopal, April 8: Padma Shri Ram Sahay Pandey, a legendary figure in Rai folk dance, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to inspire.
Shabana Azmi: I don't diet, I'm a big foodie
New Delhi, March 29: One of India's most celebrated actresses, Shabana Azmi, has opened up about the habits that keep her active and creative after all these years. Surprisingly, strict diets aren't one of them as she revealed she is a big foodie.
People's mindsets have changed...: Malini Awasthi on the rising global love for folk music
New Delhi, March 22: Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Malini Awasthi continues to make waves in the global music industry, proving that India's rich folk traditions have a universal appeal.
Assam's 'Elephant Girl' Parbati Barua shatters gender stereotypes in wildlife conservation
Guwahati, March 8: Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India's first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men.
Focused more on performing than winning...: Para-archer Harvinder Singh recalls his gold-medal win in Paris
By Diptayan Hazra, Chandigarh, February 28: Para archer Harvinder Singh, who scripted history by winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, is set to be awarded with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, which will make him India's first para archer to be bestowed with this prestigious honour.
Exclusive! Singer Jaspinder Narula reveals the reason behind her reduced Bollywood presence
Mumbai, Feb 24: Singer Jaspinder Narula, who was recently awarded the Padma Shri, opened up about her limited presence in Bollywood in recent years.
Sikkim: Veteran organic farmer Padma Shri Tula Ram Upreti laid to rest with state honours
Gangtok, February 23: Renowned organic farmer Padma Shri Tula Ram Upreti, from Assam Lingzey village in Pakyong district, was laid to rest with full State honours on Sunday. The 100-year-old passed away on Saturday. Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay and other ministers joined the funeral procession on Sunday.
Folk singer Malini Awasthi talks about India's rich culture in her newly launched book 'Chandan Kiwad'
Lucknow, February 22: Renowned folk singer Malini Awasthi launched her first book 'Chandan Kiwad' at an event held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on Thursday.
Took a month to make the saree Sitharaman wore on Budget Day, says Dulari Devi
Madhubani, February 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid tribute to Madhubani art by wearing a saree gifted by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi while presenting the Budget on Saturday.
Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman's saree honours Bihar's Madhubani artist Dulari Devi
New Delhi, February 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is often known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Each year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and traditional craftsmanship, and this year was no different.
FM Sitharaman dons handloom silk saree gifted by Padma awardee on Budget day
New Delhi, Feb 1: On the day she is slated to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose to wear an off-white handloom silk saree, gifted to her by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi, a Bihar-based artist.
Odisha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafts sand sculpture on Union Budget 2025
Puri, February 1: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture on Puri beach depicting the Union Budget 2025, ahead of its presentation in the Parliament.
I just did my work with honesty: Mamata Shankar on being honoured with Padma Shri
Kolkata, January 29: Renowned actor and dancer Mamata Shankar has been conferred with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the arts.
It's a matter of luck: Manipuri classical dancer Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi after honoured with Padma Shri
Imphal, January 28: After being conferred with the Padma Shri award, a distinguished Manipuri classical dancer Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi expressed her happiness and said that it is a "matter of luck".
Never thought I would get it: Padma Shri awardee Farooq Ahmad Mir on being recognised for Kani shawl art
Srinagar, January 28: Legendary Kani shawl artisan, Farooq Ahmad Mir expressed his gratitude for getting his work recognised as he was conferred the Padma Shri award on Republic Day.
'Language transcends religion': Celebrated Urdu poet Shiv Kishan Bissa
Jaipur, Jan 27: Shiv Kishan Bissa, popularly known as Sheen Kaaf Nizam, a celebrated Urdu poet and literary scholar from Jodhpur, has been awarded the Padma Shri for his exceptional contributions to Urdu literature.
Dedicate my award to every football fan in the country: IM Vijayan after being conferred with Padma Shri award
New Delhi, January 27: After being conferred with the Padma Shri award, former captain of the Indian football team Inivalappil Mani Vijayan said that he would like to dedicate this award to the Indian football fans, as per the AIFF official website.
It has boosted my patriotism: Libia Lobo Sardesai after being selected for Padma Shri
Panaji, January 27: Libia Lobo Sardesai, a participant in Goa's Liberation War, has expressed her gratitude to the Central and Goa governments after her name was announced for this year's Padma Shri award."
'Will continue to serve patients selflessly': Bihar-based Padma Shri awardee nephrologist
Patna, Jan 26: Bihar-based nephrologist Dr. Hemant Kumar, who was selected for the Padma Shri award, has expressed happiness on receiving the honour, saying he will continue to serve the people selflessly as he has been doing for the last 35 years.
I am thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Pandit Ronu Majumdar on being honoured with Padma Shri
Mumbai, January 26: Flute maestro Pandit Ronu Majumdar, who has been conferred with the Padma Shri, expressed immense pride and gratitude for the prestigious honour.
Madhya Pradesh: Folk Singer Bheru Singh Chauhan gets emotional after Padma Shri recognition
Indore, January 26: Folk singer Bheru Singh Chauhan, who was recently conferred the Padma Shri award, expressed heartfelt gratitude and discussed his emotional reaction to the prestigious recognition. The celebrated artist shared how his achievement is being celebrated in his village, district, and across his state.
Padma Shri contains blessings of 140 crore people: Sculpture artist Adwaita Charan Gadanayak expresses gratitude
Bhubaneswar, January 26: Renowned Sculpture artist Adwaita Charan Gadanayak on Sunday expressed immense joy and gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri for Art, calling the award a reflection of the blessings of 140 crore people.
'Special thanks to PM Modi', says Late Kishore Kunal's family members on Padma Shri award
Patna, Jan 26: The family members of Late Acharya Kishore Kunal on Sunday thanked the Union government for posthumously awarding Padma Shri to Kunal, a revered public servant.
Avon cycles maker Onkar Singh Pahwa dedicates his Padma Shri award to parents
Ludhiana, January 26: Onkar Singh Pahwa, Chairman of popular cycle maker Avon Cycles Ltd, upon whom Padma Shri has been conferred, dedicated this prestigious award to his parents who started the business decades back.
I happily accept this award: Poet Tushar Shukla on receiving Padma Shri
Bhopal, January 26: Poet Tushar Shukla, who was recently conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, expressed his heartfelt gratitude in a self-recorded video on Sunday.
Feel blessed: Odissi dancer Durga Charan Ranbir on being conferred with Padma Shri
Bhubaneswar, January 26: Odissi dancer Durga Charan Ranbir, who has been conferred with Padma Shri, expressed his happiness on receiving the honour.
Kannada stunt director KH Raghu expresses gratitude to government for honouring him with Padma Shri
Ramanagara, January 26: Kannada film stunt artist and stunt director KH Raghu, popularly known as Hassan Raghu, has been honoured with the Padma Shri by the central government.
This award is proof of value and respect...: Manda Krishna Madiga on Padma Shri honour
Hyderabad, January 26: Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) chief Manda Krishna Madiga has been honoured with the Padma Shri award in Public Affairs category.
Head Priest of Shri Shraddhanath Ashram, Baijnath Maharaj expresses gratitude for Padma Shri award
Sikar, January 26: The Head Priest of Shri Shraddhanath Ashram, Baijnath Maharaj expressed heartfelt gratitude to his followers and disciples after being conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award.
Karthik Maharaj was conferred Padma Shri for attacking Mamata Banerjee: TMC leader
Kolkata, January 26: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Karthik Maharaj was conferred the Padma Shri award, alleging that the BJP awarded him for his attacks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Gujarat's Suresh Soni conferred with Padma Shri honour for serving leprosy patients
New Delhi, Jan 26: Gujarat-based Sahyog Leprosy Trust and its staff are overwhelmed with a wave of happiness, the reason being its founder Suresh Soni conferred with Padma Shri award for his altruistic and tireless service to hundreds of leprosy patients for decades.
'Proudest achievement', says Padma Shri Haricharan Singh Bhatti
Bhopal, Jan 26: Madhya Pradesh’s Harchandan Singh Bhatti, who has been conferred with the Padma Shri award by the Union government, termed the recognition as the ‘proudest achievement’.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma congratulates Padma award winners of Rajasthan, says it's a moment of pride
Jaipur, January 26: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma congratulated Padma Award winners and said it is a "moment of pride" for the state that Sheen Kaf Nizam (Shiv Kishan Bissa), Begum Batool and Baijnath Maharaj of Rajasthan have been honoured with the Padma Shri Award.
Century Plyboards chief Sajjan Bhajanka, conferred with Padma Shri, thanks govt for appreciating his work
Jaipur, January 26: Sajjan Bhajanka, Chairman and Managing Director of Century Plyboards (India) Ltd, conferred with Padma Shri award, thanked the central government for appreciating his and his Group's work.