Honouring the priceless contribution of tea garden workers to Assam's 200-year-old tea industry, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched the Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme at Doomdooma in Tinsukia district.
Veteran actor-politician Hema Malini expressed pride and gratitude, saying, "So so proud that the govt has recognised Dharam ji's immense contribution to the film industry by bestowing on him the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award."
In a post on X, Sinha said their dedication and contributions have benefited many people and strengthened the social and cultural fabric of society. He added that Jammu and Kashmir is proud of their achievements.
Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee is set to be honoured with the Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu for his contributions to the arts, especially Indian cinema.
Farmer-activist Shrirang Devaba Lad, widely recognised for his pioneering contributions to sustainable agriculture and livestock conservation, will be conferred the Padma Shri award by the Government of India. The prestigious honour will be presented to him in the field of Agriculture at
The Centre on Sunday announced that Santhali author Charan Hembram will be honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2026 for his distinguished contributions to the field of Literature. The prestigious award will be presented to him in the field of Literature at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the occa
In her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, the President underlined the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign and the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' contribution to empower women.
Speaking to ANI, Pant said he had earlier received the Nehru Literacy Award from former President APJ Abdul Kalam in recognition of his contribution to education. He added that his literary work primarily focuses on critical essays, along with a few independent writings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the efforts of a resident of Madhya Pradesh's Panna district in compiling information on many medicinal plants, which was eventually published as a book.
"Heartiest congratulations to all my family members from Uttar Pradesh, who have made invaluable contributions to the richness of Indian culture and heritage, on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day," PM Modi posted on X.
The announcement was made during a media interaction at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, where industry stakeholders highlighted the growing need for data-driven insights into the sector. The report is expected to be released between August and September 2026.