Tag: Padma Vibhushan

Shivpal elated over Padma Vibhushan for brother Mulayam

Claiming that Mulayam deserved such big award,  Shivpal , younger brother of Mulayam, said, "Netaji had always raised the voice of the farmers, poor and youth of the country as well as the state.

January 26, 2023

Mulayam Singh Yadav awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously

The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March and April every year. 

January 25, 2023

‘Swar Yogini’ Prabha Atre honoured with Padma Vibhushan

In 2011, when the Anna Andolan was at its peak, she walked all the way from Bandra to Juhu in Mumbai to support the then Mumbai's Team Anna March in August that year.

January 26, 2022

Shah thanks PM Modi for decision to confer Padma Vibhushan award on Gen Bipin Rawat, Kalyan Singh

'Padma Vibhushan' is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.

January 26, 2022

Neeraj Chopra, Vandana Kataria, Brahmanand Sankhwalkar to be conferred with Padma Shri on Republic Day

The Padma Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).

January 25, 2022

Nominations for the Padma Awards are still on; send your recommendations by 15th September

The nominations can be from among women, SC/STs, “divyang” persons and those who are doing selfless service to society.

September 2, 2021

Last date for Padma Awards nominations 15 Sep, to be received only on Padma Award portal

The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Padma Award portal https://padmaawards.gov.in.

August 10, 2021

Maharashtra celebrates as eminent author Babasaheb Purandare turns 100

Babasaheb Purandare was conferred the 'Maharashtra Bhushan' (2015) and the country's second-highest civilian honour 'Padma Vibhushan' in 2019.

July 29, 2021

Badal returns Padma Vibhushan in protest against farm laws

Badal described the “the black laws now implemented by the government” as “the proverbial last nail in the coffin of the country’s farmers.

December 4, 2020

Former TERI chief RK Pachauri dies at 79 after prolonged heart ailment

According to family friends, Pachauri was admitted in Escorts hospital recently.

February 14, 2020

To win Bharat Ratna is a dream, says Padma Vibhushan Mary Kom

Mary Kom won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics and has won gold at the boxing World Championships for a record six times.

January 27, 2020

Wishes pour in for Padma Vibhushan Mary Kom, Padma Bhushan PV Sindhu

Talking about Mary Kom, the pugilist won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics and has won gold at the boxing World Championships for a record six times.

January 26, 2020

Padma Vibhushan for Mary Kom, PV Sindhu awarded Padma Bhushan

Rated as one of the most successful amateur boxers of all time, Mary Kom won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics and has won gold at the boxing World Championships for a record six times.

January 25, 2020

Mary Kom first woman athlete nominated for Padma Vibhushan; Padma Bhushan for PV Sindhu

Names of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, table tennis star Manika Batra, cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur (T20Is), hockey captain Rani Rampal, former shooter Suma Shirur and mountaineer twin sisters, Tashi and Nungshi Malik have been sent for Padma Shri awards.

September 12, 2019

Asha Bhosle receives birthday wishes from Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

Apart from Trudeau, many from the film industry in India wished the legend on social media.

September 9, 2019

President Kovind presents Padma Awards at 2019 Civil Investiture Ceremony

Twenty-one of the awardees are women, 11 foreigners/non-resident Indian/Person of Indian-origin/Overseas citizen of India, three posthumous awardees and one transgender person.

March 11, 2019

How Padma Awards are decided: Selection criteria, process and rules

Padma Awards recognise works of distinction and are conferred on the selected people for "distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields of activities/disciplines"

January 26, 2019