Padma Shri News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.
This is the biggest honour of my life: Ricky Kej expresses gratitude on being honoured with Padma Shri
Bengaluru, January 26: Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej, whose music is globally acclaimed for its unique blend of sound and social consciousness, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours.
A huge respect for us: Folk singer Begum Batool on Padma Shri honour
Jaipur, January 26: Rajasthan folk singer Begum Batool paid her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and the government for conferring her with the Padma Shri award on the eve of 76th Republic Day.
I dedicate this award to my parents: Jaspinder Narula on Padma Shri honour
Mumbai, January 26: The well-known playback singer Jaspinder Narula, who has been conferred with Padma Shri, said that this is all because of the blessings of her parents and dedicated the award to them.
CM Sawant congratulates Goa's War of Liberation icon Libia Lobo Sardesai for Padma Shri
Panaji, January 26: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended heartfelt congratulations to 101-year-old Libia Lobo Sardesai, a participant in Goa's Liberation War, on being announced to receive the prestigious Padma Shri award on Sunday.
'Very happy with 2nd Padma Shri award to family': Ram Mandir architect Chandrakant Sompura
New Delhi, Jan 26: Chandrakant Sompura, the renowned architect behind the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, has been honoured with the Padma Shri award for his monumental contributions to architecture. In response to the prestigious recognition, Sompura expressed his happiness and pride, not just for himself, but also for his family, as this is the second such award bestowed upon them.
Dr Vilas Dangre elated with Padma Shri award, recalls 'joy of treating Balasaheb Thackeray'
Mumbai, Jan 26: Dr. Vilas Dangre, a prominent homeopathic physician from Nagpur, has been honoured with the Padma Shri award for his extraordinary contribution to the field of homeopathy.
'Speechless and overjoyed with Padma Shri honour', says Parai artist Velu Aasan
Chennai, January 25: Velu Aasan, the celebrated Parai artist from Tamil Nadu, expressed his overwhelming joy and gratitude upon receiving the prestigious Padma Shri award.
Padma Shri Gokul Chandra Das - The man who ended gender bias in Dhak beats
Kolkata, Jan 26: Bengal’s iconic Gokul Chandra Das, who took the traditional Dhak beats to the mainstream and brought global accolades, will be remembered not just for his personal achievements in the field but also for ending the gender bias in Dhak beats.
Extremely special...: Architect Chandrakant Sompura on being awarded Padma Shri
Ahmedabad, January 26: Architect Chandrakant Sompura expressed deep pride and emotion on Sunday upon being named as an awardee for the Padma Shri from the Government of India, calling it "extremely special."
Set a goal and work on that: Harvinder Singh's message to youth on being selected for Padma Shri
New Delhi, January 26: Paris Paralympics 2024 gold medallist Harvinder Singh has expressed his feelings after being selected for the Padma Shri award.
Bihar Journalist Bhim Singh Bhavesh to receive Padma Shri for his contributions to social work
New Delhi, Jan 26: Senior journalist and social worker Dr. Bhim Singh Bhavesh from Arrah, Bihar, has been selected for the prestigious Padma Shri Award for his remarkable contribution to the upliftment of the 'Musahar' community, one of the most marginalised groups in India.
Kuwaiti yoga practitioner, visually impaired doc among 30 unsung heroes honoured with Padma Shri
New Delhi, Jan 25: The prestigious Padma awards announced on Saturday honoured at least 30 "unsung heroes" as their efforts towards bringing positive and productive changes to society and impacting the lives of the community were acknowledged and recognised.
Parai artist Velu Aasan from Madurai conferred with Padma Shri
Chennai, Jan 25: Noted Parai artist from Tamil Nadu's Madurai, Velu Aasan, often referred to as the 'Prince of Parai', has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award.
PM Modi congratulates Padma Shri awardees, praises their dedication
New Delhi, January 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Padma awardees of 2025, praising their contributions to society and highlighting their dedication, perseverance, and innovation in various fields.