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.
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.
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."
On the eve of Republic Day, the Centre announced the Padma Awards 2025, conferring the highest civilian honours to 139 people, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.
Sreejesh has been awarded Padma Bhushan. Paris 2024 Paralympics gold medallist Harvinder Singh, former football captain Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and coach Satyapal Singh have been awarded Padma Shri
Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, late folk singer Sharda Sinha, Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will be among the recipients of Padma awards to be conferred by President Droupadi Murmu.
The Centre on Saturday announced the list of recipients for the prestigious Padma Awards, with President Droupadi Murmu's approval for 139 honorees. The list includes 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Padma awardees on X, praising their extraordinary contributions to society, highlighting their hard work, passion, and innovation that has positively impacted countless lives.
On the eve of the Republic Day, India's para-archer Harvinder Singh is among the recipients of the Padma Awards 2025. The Paris Paralympics gold medallist is being awarded with Padma Shri.