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June 27, 2025 10:03 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra

On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in conveying heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath across the globe. The festival, marked by grand processions and deep spiritual fervour, is being celebrated with great devotion in various parts of India and by the Indian diaspora abroad. Taking to X, President Murmu said, "On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lo...

June 23, 2025 3:04 PM

President Murmu attends National Students’ Convocation of ICMAI in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, graced the National Students’ Convocation of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) in New Delhi, where she underlined the importance of cost and management accountants in shaping India’s economic and sustainable future. In her address, the President said that accountants have traditionally enjoyed high regard in society owing to their intrinsic link to accountability. “Throughout our history, accountants have enjoyed high esteem in our soc...

June 21, 2025 8:54 PM

President participates in mass yoga event in Uttarakhand

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday participated in a mass yoga demonstration at the Uttarakhand State Police Line Maidan in Dehradun to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, joining thousands across the globe in celebrating the ancient Indian tradition. Addressing participants after the session, the President extended her greetings to all those practising yoga worldwide. Reflecting on the global recognition of yoga since the United Nations designated June 21 as International Yoga Day i...

May 23, 2025 3:10 PM

PM Modi attends Defence Investiture Ceremony, pays tribute to Gallantry Award winners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony-2025 (Phase-1) on Thursday at Rashtrapati Bhavan. “Attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony-2025 (Phase-1), where Gallantry Awards were presented. India will always be grateful to our armed forces for their valour and commitment to safeguarding our nation,” PM Modi posted on X. During the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu conferred six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous, and 33 Shaurya Chakras, including seven p...

April 22, 2025 8:16 PM

“Shocking and painful”: President Murmu condoles death of tourists in J-K’s Pahalgam, Amit Shah rushes to Srinagar

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. In a post on X, the official handle of Rashtrapati Bhavan described the attack as both "shocking and painful." "The terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, is shocking and painful. It is a dastardly and inhuman act which must be condemn...

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...