Droupadi Murmu

March 24, 2025 2:33 PM

President of India graces silver jubilee of Chhattisgarh legislative assembly

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the silver jubilee celebration of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur on Monday. In her address, the President commended the Assembly for upholding high standards of democratic traditions, according to a statement from the President's Secretariat. Highlighting the Assembly's unique conduct, President Murmu praised its rule of automatic suspension for members who disrupt proceedings by entering the well of the House. She noted with pri...

March 24, 2025 12:07 PM

India observes World Tuberculosis Day with renewed commitment to eradication by 2025

India marked World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating the deadly disease by 2025. The day aims to raise awareness about the global health threat posed by TB, which primarily affects the lungs and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or spits. In her message on the eve of World Tuberculosis Day, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu commended the National TB Elimination Programme and its efforts to raise awareness through pub...

March 24, 2025 10:43 AM

President of India to grace the Silver Jubilee of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly and attend Foundation Day of Bharatiya Biswabasu Shabar Samaj

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is all set to grace the silver jubilee of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly at Raipur on Monday, according to an official statement from the President’s secretariat on Sunday. In view of the risk of the Naxal-related activities in the state, the security of the president has been tightened. Police personnel have been deployed, be it at Raipur airport or Chhattisgarh State Assembly. The police personnel conducted the final rehearsal on Sunday. The s...

March 3, 2025 10:56 PM

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Visitor’s Conference in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Visitor’s Conference 2024-25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, underscoring the transformative role of higher education in shaping India's future. Addressing heads of 184 Central Institutes of Higher Education, she emphasized that the true measure of a nation’s progress lies in the strength of its education system. Stressing the need to prioritize research alongside academics, Murmu highlighted the National Research Fund, established to support ground...

February 10, 2025 3:45 PM

President Murmu takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh visit

President Droupadi Murmu visited Prayagraj on Monday to take part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, where she took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam. Upon her arrival, President Murmu was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. She is to spend over eight hours in Prayagraj, immersing herself in the spiritual and cultural grandeur of the Kumbh Mela. Before taking her holy dip, the President fed migratory birds at the Sangam, reflecting her reverence...

December 19, 2024 8:06 PM

PM, President, and CM pay tributes on Goa Liberation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, paid tribute to the valiant women and men whose determination and sacrifices led to the region’s freedom from Portuguese rule. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today, on Goa Liberation Day, we recall the bravery and determination of the great women and men who were actively involved in the movement to free Goa. Their valour motivates us to keep working for the betterment of Goa and the prosperity of the people of the state.�...

December 13, 2024 2:27 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to martyrs on 23rd anniversary of 2001 Parliament attack

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid a heartfelt tribute to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives during the 2001 terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament. In a message on X, she wrote: “I pay my humble tribute to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives defending our Parliament on this day in 2001. Their courage and selfless service continue to inspire us. The nation remains deeply grateful to them and their families. On this day, I reiterate India’s unwavering resolve to comb...

November 26, 2024 8:51 AM

President Murmu to address members of both Houses of Parliament to mark 75 years of Constitution

As part of celebrations for completing 75 years of the Constitution, President Droupadi Murmu will address members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall here on Tuesday. The event will witness the presence of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, foreign dignitaries, and other prominent figures. Vice-President Dhankhar will also deliver an address, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcoming th...

April 23, 2024 9:26 AM

Renowned Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya receives Padma Shri Award

Renowned Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya received the prestigious Padma Shri Award on Monday. The President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2024 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Rezwana Choudhury Bannya received the award for her contribution in the field of Art. An accomplished professional singer from Bangladesh, she is a devoted practitioner of Rabindra Sangeet. She ...

April 22, 2024 8:43 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to confer Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today (Monday). President Murmu will confer Padma Vibhushan on former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and Bharatnatyam dancer Dr Padma Subrahmanyam. The Padma Vibhushan award will be given to Bindeshwar Pathak posthumously. Actor Mithun Chakraborty and singer Usha Uthup will receive the Padma Bhushan award. The other Padma Bhushan awardees include philanthropist ...