Droupadi Murmu

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 ...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

PM Modi and President Murmu pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the people killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 and shared a video defining the incident and showcasing the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of the victims. In a post on X PM Modi said, "On behalf of my family members across the country, I pay my heartfelt tribute to all the brave martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre." President Droupadi Murmu also remembered the victims of massacre and said, "My heartfe...