President Droupadi Murmu confers National Awards on teachers
President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers from across the country. The function took place in New Delhi on September 5, 2026.
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Maharashtra teachers receive National Teacher Award 2026 from President Murmu
Nine teachers from Maharashtra received the National Teacher Award 2026 from President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The ceremony marked Teachers' Day.
President confers National Awards on teachers on Teachers' Day
President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers from across the country in New Delhi on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2026. Teachers' Day recognises teachers' contribution to society and is a day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
Padmashri Dr. D.Y. Patel, education pioneer, ex-governor, dies
Padmashri Dr. D.Y. Patel, former governor of Bihar, West Bengal and Tripura, has died; state minister Madhuri Mishal expressed grief over his death. He built eight universities of various types, modern hospitals in Kolhapur, Pune and Navi Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai's D.Y. Patel Stadium. Chief Minister Fadnavis said he had dedicated his entire life to education, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said his educational movement gave direction to millions of students' lives.
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