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AWARDS AND HONOURS - December 2025

Dec 2025

Feb 05, 2026

Bhutan Queen Mother receives Upendra Nath Brahma award

Bhutan’s Queen Mother Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck was honoured with the 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025. The ceremony took place in February 2026 at Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam. Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam, attended the event along with other dignitaries. The award recognises humanitarian leadership and cross-border goodwill, reflecting Bhutan’s enduring relations with India and its regional contribution to social development. The Queen Mother’s work in social causes and cultural preservation is celebrated as part of broader regional cooperation and humanitarian service.

22nd Upendra Nath Brahma Award honors humanitarian leadership.
Ceremony held in February 2026 at Bodoland University, Assam.
Queen Mother of Bhutan recognized for cross-border goodwill.
Event underscores regional collaboration in social development.

Paradip Port Authority wins Swachhata Pakhwada Award 2025

Paradip Port Authority has won the First Prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025, announced by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The award recognises excellence in cleanliness, sustainability, and community participation under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The ceremony took place in New Delhi on 3 February 2026, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presenting the honour alongside MoPSW Secretary Vijay Kumar, IAS, and Minister of State Shantanu Thakur. PPA Chairman P. L. Haranadh accepted the prize on behalf of port workers and stakeholders, highlighting ongoing efforts toward hygienic and environmentally responsible port operations.

First Prize at Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025.
Award presented on 3 February 2026 in New Delhi.
Recognition for cleanliness, sustainability, and community participation.
PPA accepted the award on behalf of port workers and stakeholders.

Feb 04, 2026

Theatre actor K. Vijayalakshmi receives NTR Lifetime Achievement Award

The NTR Kala Parishad Drama festival concluded with theatre veteran K. Vijayalakshmi receiving the NTR Lifetime Achievement Award for six decades of stage work. The award ceremony, part of the festival, highlighted the actor’s sustained contribution to regional theatre. Vijayalakshmi has previously received multiple recognitions for performances across a variety of plays, and the NTR Kala Parishad program celebrated the enduring talent of theatre artists in Prakasam district. The event drew theatre practitioners and audiences, paying tribute to a lifetime devoted to performing arts.

K. Vijayalakshmi awarded NTR Lifetime Achievement Award.
Recognition for 60 years of theatre work.
Festival part of NTR Kala Parishad drama celebrations.
Acknowledges sustained contributions to regional theatre.
Event highlighted by peers and audiences alike.

Feb 02, 2026

Grammy Awards 2026 Celebrates Musical Excellence and Diversity

Grammy Awards 2026 celebrated musical excellence across genres, highlighting both established icons and rising artists. The ceremony showcased creativity, collaboration and evolving listener tastes on a global stage. High-profile performers included Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar, joining a mix of veteran and new performers pushing boundaries in pop, rap, country and Latin music. The event underscored the Grammys' role as a global barometer of artistic achievement and cultural impact, while reflecting changing trends in the music industry and audience engagement across regions.

Theme: musical excellence across genres and cultures.
Notable performers: Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar.
Scope: international artists and new talents across multiple genres.
Impact: Grammys as a barometer of global music trends.

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy for Meditations audiobook

The 14th Dalai Lama, aged 90, won his first Grammy Award at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording. The spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, blends mindfulness, compassion, peace and environmental care with musical compositions, and the ceremony was streamed globally. The Dalai Lama resides in Dharamsala, India, adding a notable Indian connection to this international achievement. The win marks a historic milestone for a Tibetan spiritual leader in a major music award, highlighting cross-cultural dialogue and the global reach of his message.

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy
Category: Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording
Album features mindfulness, compassion and environment themes
Ceremony held in Los Angeles; streamed globally
Dalai Lama lives in Dharamsala, India

Jan 30, 2026

Arundhati Roy wins Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026

Author Arundhati Roy has won the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026 for her novel Mother Mary Comes to Me. The prize, now in its seventh edition, carries ₹200,000 and a sculpture. Roy’s work is described as a nuanced exploration of memory, family, and power, blending memoir with social and political commentary. The award recognises contributions to contemporary Indian literature published in India, whether in English or translated from an Indian language, highlighting Roy’s continued impact on Indian literary discourse.

Roy wins Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026.
Award includes ₹200,000 and a sculpture.
Honor for Mother Mary Comes to Me, Roy’s latest work.
Recognises contributions to contemporary Indian literature.
Book blends memoir, memory, and social critique.

Jan 29, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke selected for Subhas Chandra Bose National Award for Disaster...

Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke has been selected for the Subhas Chandra Bose National Award for Disaster Management 2026 in the individual category for her outstanding work in disaster management. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a social media post, stated that the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority has been selected in the institutional category. The awards recognise exemplary contributions to disaster management and efforts aimed at strengthening preparedness, response, and resilience across India.

Lt Col Sita Ashok Shelke selected in Individual category
Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority selected in Institutional category
Update shared via Ministry of Information and Broadcasting social media post
Awards honour exemplary work in disaster management
Focus on strengthening preparedness, response, and resilience nationwide

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