Four Icons from Odisha to Receive Padma Shri Awards for 2025

Bhubaneswar: Four eminent personalities from Odisha were named among the recipients of the prestigious Padma Shri Awards 2025. Their exceptional contributions to art, medicine, literature, and classical dance have not only elevated Odisha’s rich heritage but have also brought national acclaim. This year’s honorees include Adwaita Charan Gadanayak, a celebrated figure in the field of…

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Nominations for Padma Awards 2025 Open

Odisha Govt Announces ₹30,000 Monthly Honorarium for Padma Awardees

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a monthly honorarium of ₹30,000 for all living Padma awardees from Odisha. This move will benefit 55 distinguished recipients, recognizing their contributions to society and honoring their achievements on behalf of the state. The newly introduced honorarium is expected to cost the state…

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President Droupadi Murmu Confers Prestigious Padma Awards for 2024

New Delhi: In a ceremonial event, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, bestowed Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2024 upon deserving recipients. The Civil Investiture Ceremony-II took place today at the illustrious Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Distinguished dignitaries, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union…

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Nominations Open for Padma Awards 2025

New Delhi: The online nominations and recommendations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025, to be announced on Republic Day 2025, have commenced as of today. The deadline for submitting nominations for Padma Awards is September 15, 2024. Interested parties can submit their nominations through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The Padma Awards, comprising Padma Vibhushan,…

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