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West Bengal: Kantha embroidery artist of Bolpur conferred Padma Shri award
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Kantha embroidery artist Takdira Begum of Bolpur has been conferred with Padma Shri. She is among the eight Padma Shri recipients from the state.
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Himachal CM congratulates Shimla-based vocalist Som Datt Battu on Padma Sh
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday congratulated vocalist Som Datt Battu, who was recently conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award.
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"It's a new beginning for me": Bengali folk singer Ratan Kahar on Padma Sh
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Talking to ANI, Kahar said, "I am feeling elated for having been chosen for the Padma Shri award. I am also happy that I can not explain it in words. I think I have got a new life after receiving this news."
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No lobbying, only merit: Kiren Rijiju backs Padma Awards selection process
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Sunday hailed Padma Awards transparent selection process saying that the awards are merit driven and there is no scope of lobbying.
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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat questions Padma awards list
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday showed her displeasure over the Padma awards list, which was announced yesterday.
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Meet Padma awardee Ganatra who chases fire to protect people
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Jan. 26 (ANI): Among many unsung heroes who have been featured in the Padma Awards list and are to be conferred by President Pranab Mukherjee on Republic Day finds mention of one such hero who has always tried to protect people from fire related accidents.
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