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Would have received Padma Shri with Jabbar if he was alive, says Bhopal ga
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Shayara Bano, wife of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy activist Abdul Jabbar who has been awarded Padma Shri posthumously, on Sunday said that they would have received this honour together if Jabbar was alive.
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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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PM Modi recalls 'Vriksha Maata' in 'Mann Ki Baat' address
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first 'Mann Ki Baat' programme of this year on Sunday recalled environmentalist Saalumarada Timmakka, who was conferred with Padma Shri last year.
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More trust, respect for Padma awards among common people now: PM Modi
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated this year's Padma Awards recipients and observed that an increased trust and respect for the national civilian awards is evident among the citizens, and pointed out at the overwhelmingly large number of
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Padma Shri awardee 'Chacha Sharif' grateful to PM Modi for honour
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): After receiving the Padma Shri Award on Sunday, Mohammad Sharif, who has performed last rites of 25,000 unclaimed bodies, said he was grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the honour.
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Artists become more successful if they get encouragement at right time, sa
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Chhau dancer Shashadhar Acharya who was conferred with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian decoration, on Sunday said that "artists become more successful if they get encouragement at the right time".
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MNS wing urges government to take back decision to award Padma Shri to Adn
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) cinema wing chief Amey Khopkar on Sunday opposed Padma Shri award to singer Adnan Sami and called upon the central government to take back the decision.
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Padma Bhushan not for me but for people of J-K, says Muzaffar Hussain Baig
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain Baig, who has been conferred with Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour, on Sunday said that the award is not for him but for all the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Wearing India's jersey was matter of pride, says Zaheer Khan
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): After getting conferred with Padma Shri, former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan felt humbled and said here on Sunday that wearing the nation's jersey was a matter of pride.
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Prominent Cong leader from Nagaland SC Jamir gets Padma Bhushan
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Former Nagaland Chief Minister and Congress leader Dr SC Jamir has been conferred with the third-highest civilian award -- Padma Bhushan -- in the field of public affairs on the occasion of 71st Republic Day.
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No weak opponent in Olympic qualifiers, says Mary Kom
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Elated on being shortlisted for the Padma Vibhusan award, boxer Mary Kom on Sunday said that there will no weak opponent in her weight category in the upcoming Olympics.
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'Recognition for women's hockey in India': Rani Rampal on Padma Shri award
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Hockey India on Sunday congratulated Indian Women's team captain Rani Rampal for being shortlisted for the prestigious Padma Shri award.
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