Rakesh Jhunjhunwala receives Padma Shri posthumously; Kumar Mangalam Birla receives Padma Bhushan

Mar 22, 2023

Late billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's wife, Rekha, on Wednesday received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu during an investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapati...

Industry veteran Pawan Kumar Goenka conferred with Padma Shri

Apr 28, 2025

Pawan Kumar Goenka, an industry veteran with a career spanning decades in sectors ranging from automotive to space, has been conferred with India's fourth...

Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar honoured with Padma Shri

May 25, 2026

Paralympic gold medallist high jumper Praveen Kumar was conferred with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday in New Delhi.

Archaeologist Arun Sharma, one of key witnesses in Ram Janmabhoomi case passes away at 91

Mar 01, 2024

Renowned archaeologist and Padma Shri awardee, Arun Kumar Sharma passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91 in Raipur.

Eminent Odia litterateur passes away, CM Patnaik expresses grief

May 08, 2022

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], May 8 : Eminent Odia litterateur Rajat Kumar Kar, a Padma Shri awardee, passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar...

President approves 106 Padma awards, most awardees in Arts category

Jan 25, 2023

The list comprises 6 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 91 Padma Shri Awards