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.
The tableau of the Department of Information, based on the 38th National Games, secured first place in the state-level main program held at the Parade Ground during the 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday.
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.
Chairman of Zydus Lifesciences, Pankaj Patel, on Sunday expressed his gratitude upon being bestowed with one of India's highest civilian honours and thanked the Government of India for the recognition as he humbly accepted the honour.
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.
Folk singer Sharda Sinha, who passed away in 2024, has been posthumously honoured with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.
United Arab Emirates skipper Esha Oza was named the CC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year 2024 on Sunday following exceptional performance for her national team in the last calendar year, according to the ICC website.
Hockey India (HI) on Sunday extended its heartfelt congratulations to former Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on being conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, which is the third-highest civilian award in India.
Speaking with ANI, Anant Nag expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government of India for bestowing him with the prestigious award.
Extending his greetings, Pawar said, "On the occasion of Republic Day, I extend my wishes to all the citizens in Maharashtra and India. I also congratulate all the Padma awardees and President Medal awardees from Maharashtra."
The announcement of Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day turned out to be a "bitter-sweet" moment for the family of late veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, who has been posthumously honoured with the Padma Bhushan.
Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus has been named the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year 2024 on Sunday following exceptional performance for his national team in the last calendar year