GUWAHATI: Guru Sangyusang S. Pongener of Nagaland was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of art and his lifelong efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Ao Naga community. ALSO READ: Assam Schools Directed to Tighten Security After Theft of Computers,…
GUWAHATI: Five distinguished personalities from Assam were honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, during a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, June 23. President Droupadi Murmu presented a total of 65 Padma awards to recipients from across the country. ALSO READ: Crowds, Crime and Cleanliness Concerns Mark Another…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards 2026 at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony being held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. A total of 65 distinguished personalities will be honoured, including recipients of two Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri awards. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Arrested…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Shri in the field of Art to eminent Assamese cultural figure Haricharan Saikia for his exceptional contribution to Sattriya dance and music. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Protest Put on Hold After VC Assures Fee Waiver Relief Widely recognised as a master of Sattriya dance and music, Saikia has…
GUWAHATI: The Government of India on Monday, May 25, announced the Padma Awards 2026, honouring 131 eminent personalities from across the country for their outstanding contribution in various fields, including art, sports, literature, medicine, public affairs, science, social work and trade. ALSO READ: Alka Yagnik, Mammootty Among 13 Padma Bhushan Awardees in 2026 The Padma Awards,…
GUWAHATI: Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik and Malayalam superstar Mammootty were among the 13 personalities conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, May 25. ALSO READ: Bollywood ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra Conferred Padma Vibhushan Posthumously; Hema Malini Receives Honour Three of the 13 Padma Bhushan…
GUWAHATI: Veteran actor Dharmendra, popularly known as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, was posthumously conferred the Padma Vibhushan for contribution to the field of art at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, May 25, with his wife and actor-politician Hema Malini accepting the honour on his behalf. ALSO READ: BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards for 2026 during the first Civil Investiture Ceremony to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25. ALSO READ: ₹8.8 Lakh Worth Suspected Fake Currency Seized in Guwahati, Two Vehicles Recovered In a social media post on Sunday, May 17, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated…
