Padma awards

From CDS General Bipin Rawat to former UP CM Kalyan Singh, a look at 2022 Padma awardees

The list comprises 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri awards. 

Jan 26, 2022, 10:53 AM IST

Padma Awards 2022: Neeraj Chopra, Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella honoured - check full list

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be honoured with the Padma Bhushan for their contribution to trade and industries.

Jan 25, 2022, 20:52 PM IST

Only rich got Padma awards through lobbying before PM Narendra Modi era: Goa BJP chief Sadanand Tanavade

Padma awards were given only to people from elite circles who spoke flawless English, said Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade.

Nov 15, 2021, 22:16 PM IST

Padma awards: Inspiring stories of Harekala Hajabba, Tulsi Gowda & Sharif Chacha

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sharif Chacha, Harekala Hajabba and Tulsi Gowda stole the show for their contributions towards society.

Nov 11, 2021, 16:48 PM IST

'Madness or treason': Varun Gandhi slams Kangana Ranaut over ‘India got freedom in 2014’ remark

BJP MP Varun Gandhi, who is apparently sidelined and disenchanted with his own party for quite some time, took a swipe at Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for her reported remarks that “India received freedom in 2014 and what it got in 1947 was "alms".

Nov 11, 2021, 14:16 PM IST

Matha B Manjamma Jogati gets Padma Shri, transgender folk dancer's gesture before receiving award goes viral - Watch

Her gesture was also applauded by the audience which comprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among other dignitaries.  

 

Nov 10, 2021, 09:09 AM IST

Meet Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat, a Padma Shri recipient and founder of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad

Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat was felicitated by the President for her distinguished work in the Trade and Industry category. Popat is one of the founders of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, a women’s cooperative involved in the manufacturing of various fast-moving consumer goods.

Nov 09, 2021, 14:55 PM IST

Padma Awards: PV Sindhu, Kangana Ranaut among 119 people honoured

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar, Adnan Sami and Ekta Kapoor received Padma Shri for their contribution in the field of performing arts. Former minister Sushma Swaraj awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award posthumously.

Nov 08, 2021, 20:14 PM IST

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, Ram Vilas Paswan awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously

The stalwarts were among the 16 Posthumous awardees this year.

 

Nov 08, 2021, 13:44 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut awarded with Padma Shri

Padma awards are being awarded to those who have done outstanding work in various fields. Padma awards are being given to 119 people in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 7 people will be honored with the biggest Padma Vibhushan award in the list of Padma Awards for the year 2021. Actress Kangana Ranaut was awarded the Padma Shri award.

Nov 08, 2021, 13:34 PM IST

7 people to be honored with Padma Vibhushan Award

Padma awards are being awarded to those who have done outstanding work in various fields. Padma awards are being given to 119 people in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 7 people will be honored with the biggest Padma Vibhushan award in the list of Padma Awards for the year 2021.

Nov 08, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Delhi govt recommends three doctors for Padma Awards for key role in fighting COVID

The Delhi government has recommended the names of Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Dr. Suresh Kumar and Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja for the Padma Awards. 

Aug 29, 2021, 12:46 PM IST

Nominations for Padma Awards 2022 now open, announces MHA

The nominations can be submitted online on the Padma Award portal on padmaawards.gov.in.

Aug 09, 2021, 21:57 PM IST

Delhi Govt to recommend only the names of doctors, health workers for Padma awards: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his government has decided to recommend only the names of doctors and health workers for this year's Padma awards. Speaking further, Kejriwal said, "Delhi residents can send a recommendation of names of doctors to the email id padmaawards.delhi@gmail.com by August 15."

Jul 27, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Padma Awards-2021: Nominations open till September 15; Check other details

All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex are eligible for these awards. Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.

Aug 28, 2020, 23:31 PM IST

Padma Awards 2021: Nominations open till 15th September; check eligibility

The government is committed to transforming Padma Awards into “People’s Padma”. All citizens are therefore requested to make nominations/recommendations including self-nomination.

Jul 02, 2020, 18:04 PM IST

Centre postpones Padma award ceremony due to coronavirus outbreak

 The centre has also declared coronavirus outbreak as a national disaster so that much-needed assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) can be provided.

Mar 14, 2020, 18:58 PM IST

Padma Vibhushan for Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes posthumously; Manohar Parrikar given Padma Bhushan, Padma Shree for 118

This year, 7 people have been chosen for Padma Vibhushan, sixteen have been given the Padma Bhushan and 118 the Padma Shri for their outstanding achievements and distinguished services in their respective fields.

Jan 25, 2020, 22:49 PM IST

News 100: Watch top news stories of the hour, 11th March, 2019

This segment of Zee News brings top news stories of the day. Watch this video to know the latest news headlines.

Mar 11, 2019, 15:06 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind confers Padma awards on 47 'inspiring' personalities

A record 50,000 nominations were received for the 2019 awards, over 20 times more than 2014, when there were just 2,200 nominations.

Mar 11, 2019, 13:37 PM IST