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Padma Awards 2024: M Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala Bali, Konidela Chiranjeevi, Usha Utthup, Mithun Chakraborty Among Honorees

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 202401 mins

New Delhi: On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the government revealed the distinguished recipients of the Padma awards, the nation’s highest civilian honours. The list of 132 awardees encompasses five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri recipients, recognizing their exemplary contributions across various fields. The Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian…

Arunachal Pradesh’s Yanung Jamoh Lego Honored as “Adi Queen of Herbs” with Padma Shri

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 202402 mins

Itanagar: Yanung Jamoh Lego, a 58-year-old herbal medicine expert from the Adi Community in Arunachal Pradesh, to be conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award, earning her the title of “Adi Queen of Herbs.” Her remarkable contributions to herbal medicine, despite financial constraints and personal challenges, have played a crucial role in reviving the traditional…

India’s “Hasti Kanya” Parbati Baruah, First Female Elephant Mahout, Honored with Padma Shri

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 202402 mins

Guwahati: Parbati Baruah, renowned as “Hasti Kanya” from Assam has scripted history by becoming India’s first woman mahout to receive the prestigious Padma Shri Award. Breaking gender stereotypes, she has carved a niche for herself in the traditionally male-dominated field of elephant care and management. Parbati Baruah’s noteworthy achievements include her unwavering commitment to mitigating…

Justice Prasanna B Varale Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge, Filling Vacancy and Achieving Full Strength

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 202402 mins

New Delhi: In a significant development for the Indian judiciary, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale, who officially assumed the position of a Supreme Court Judge.

Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Defence Unveil Vande Bharatam – A Cultural Tribute to Nari Shakti on India’s 75th Republic Day

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 202401 mins

New Delhi: In celebration of India’s 75th Republic Day, the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Defence have collaborated to present “Vande Bharatam – Sankalp Se Siddhi,” a cultural extravaganza paying homage to Nari Shakti (women power).

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Encourages First-Time Voters to Shape India’s Future

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 202402 mins

Udhampur: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressed a gathering of first-time voters, predominantly Class 12 and first-year college students, during the “Nav Matadata Sammelan” organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) to commemorate National Voters’ Day.

India Dominates Ireland in U19 World Cup 2024 Clash

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 202402 mins

Bloemfontein: In a thrilling encounter at the U19 World Cup 2024, India showcased its batting prowess, setting an imposing target of 302 runs against Ireland at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein.

Anubhav Awards Scheme Recognizes Exemplary Public Service Contributions

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The Anubhav Awards Scheme, initiated to encourage retiring employees to share their career experiences on the ‘Anubhav Portal,’ has successfully recognized 54 awardees and conferred 9 Jury Certificates since its inception in 2015.

Scientists Use UV Light to Tune Liquid Crystal Properties for Advanced Optical Devices

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 25, 202402 mins

New Delhi: Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), have made a significant breakthrough by tuning the photonic bandgap (PBG) properties of liquid crystals (LCs) using ultraviolet (UV) light.

Union Sports Minister Interacts with Sports Champions on Republic Day Eve

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 25, 202402 mins

New Delhi: On the eve of Republic Day, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, engaged in a heartwarming interaction with sports champions who have been specially invited by the Government of India to be part of the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.