PM Modi pays tribute to ‘Bihar Kokila’ Sharda Sinha on her first death anniversary

November 5, 2025 6:26 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to ‘Bihar Kokila’ Sharda Sinha on her first death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha on her first death anniversary. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “A heartfelt tribute to Bihar’s nightingale, Sharda Sinha ji, on her first death anniversary. She gave a new identity to the art and culture of Bihar through her folk songs, for which she will always be remembered. Her melodious songs associated with the Chhath festival will forever remain etched in the hearts of the...

Padma Awards 2025: Osamu Suzuki, Sushil Modi, Sharda Sinha among recipients

January 26, 2025 7:55 AM

Padma Awards 2025: Osamu Suzuki, Sushil Modi, Sharda Sinha among recipients

The central government on Saturday announced the names of the awardees for the Padma Awards 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the recipients, praising their remarkable achievements. This year, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 139 Padma Awards, which include seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards. The list also features one duo case (where the award is counted as one), 23 women awardees, and 10 individuals from the Foreigners/NRI/...

Bihar’s nightingale Sharda Sinha passes away at 72

November 6, 2024 12:09 AM

Bihar’s nightingale Sharda Sinha passes away at 72

Legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha, fondly known as the "Nightingale of Bihar," passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday evening. She breathed her last at 9:20 PM at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. According to AIIMS officials, Sinha succumbed to a refractory shock caused by septicemia. Her son, Anshuman Sinha, confirmed the news through her official Instagram account and shared a picture of his mother. "Your prayers and love will always remain with my mother. ...