Surjit Patar, a renowned Punjabi poet and Padma Shri recipient, passed away peacefully at his home near Barewal Colony on Saturday morning. His demise has elicited sorrow from various political figures, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who described it as a “significant loss for the Punjabi literary world”.
Padma Shri recipient and renowned musician Darshanam Mogulaiah is facing financial difficulties, despite receiving a 1 crore cash grant from the Telangana government. The 73-year-old artist used the money to cover family emergencies, including weddings and land purchase, but was unable to complete the house he started building due to lack of funds. Mogulaiah also faces monthly expenses of 7,000 for medication for himself and his son, who suffers from seizures. The state had promised a 600-square yard plot to Mogulaiah, but the allotment has yet to be completed. The issue came to light when senior journalist Sucheta Dalal highlighted the struggle of the Padma Shri awardee, and Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao responded by promising to take care of Mogulaiah’s family.
Prema Dhanraj, a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri, has an extraordinary life story marked by resilience and compassion. Despite suffering severe burn injuries in her childhood, she emerged as one of India’s leading plastic surgeons, dedicating her life to providing hope to burn survivors.
The Padma Awards 2024 have been announced, honoring 132 individuals for their exceptional contributions in various fields. Among the recipients are 30 women and 8 from the categories of foreign non-resident Indian (NRI), person of Indian origin (PIO), and overseas citizenship of India (OCI). The awards are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Folk artist Drona Bhuyan was bestowed with the Padma Shri Award for Arts on April 22. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects by touching Bhuyan’s feet during the ceremony. The Padma Awards are prestigious civilian honors in India, with three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards recognize exceptional contributions in fields such as art, public service, science, medicine, literature, and sports.
Folk Artist Drona Bhuyan was conferred with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Arts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 22nd. Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honors in India, recognizing exceptional achievements in various fields such as art, social work, and science.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Padma Awards to 132 deserving individuals on April 22, 2024. These awards, comprising five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri, recognize exceptional contributions in various fields and are the highest civilian honors bestowed in the country.
