Popular singer Sonu Nigam, director Chandraprakash Dwivedi and veteran actor Sowcar Janaki have been conferred with Padma Shri as the government announced Padma awards on the eve of Republic day. Veteran actor Victor Banerjee, was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award of the country. Renowned classical vocalist Dr Prabha Atre was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the nation’s second highest civilian honour. President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday approved conferment of 128 Padma Awards this year. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar took no time in congratulating his director friend Chandraprakash Dwivedi for being awarded with Padma Shri. His tweet read, ‘Heartwarming to see some great names in the #PadmaAwards list. Amazing achievers from Science, Armed Forces, Sports, Industry, Art… And of course my director friend Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi. Super proud.’
live
breaking
Aashiqui 2’s 11th anniversary: When Shraddha Kapoor said “Arohi changed everything” | – Times of India 
SC में याचिका-NOTA पर वोटिंग ज्यादा तो चुनाव रद्द हो: कोर्ट का चुनाव आयोग को नोटिस; सूरत में BJP कैंडिडेट की निर्विरोध जीत से उठा मामला 
RRB window for exam fee refund opens: Check bank details update link and last date here | – Times of India 
Interpreting ‘Blue’ in psychology, astrology, and numerology – Times of India 
SC verdict on VVPAT big blow to those who wanted to loot ballot boxes: PM Modi | India News – Times of India 
More News
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Review: Angrier, faster and better | TOI Auto | Auto – Times of India Videos
‘From Phansi Yard’: Sudha Bharadwaj on her diary from prison | Lifestyle – Times of India Videos
Jhamkudi – Official Teaser | Gujarati Movie News – Times of India