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September 23, 2025 9:53 PM

President Murmu presents 71st National Film Awards, confers Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Mohanlal

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented the 71st National Film Awards at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi, honouring excellence in Indian cinema across multiple categories. The President also conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023 on veteran actor Mohanlal, lauding him as the “Complete Actor” who has effortlessly portrayed the full spectrum of human emotions. Congratulating all award winners, President Murmu praised Mohanlal’s extraordinary contribution to India...

September 16, 2025 4:16 PM

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam calls on President Murmu before concluding India visit

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of his eight-day State Visit to India. Welcoming PM Ramgoolam and his delegation, President Murmu said that Mauritius holds a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy, ‘MAHASAGAR Vision’, and its commitment to the Global South. She expressed happiness over the steady growth of the India-Mauritius partnership that reflects in the r...

August 10, 2025 3:00 PM

President Murmu celebrates Raksha Bandhan with students from across India at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Saturday by hosting students from schools across India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the festival that showcased the country’s cultural diversity and spirit of unity. Students from government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), as well as children with special needs representing various states and union territories, participated in the celebration. On the occasion, Pre...

July 31, 2025 7:26 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Deoghar, emphasizes inclusive healthcare

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Deoghar on Thursday, where she urged graduating doctors to embrace compassion, community engagement, and inclusive healthcare alongside clinical excellence. Addressing students, faculty, and dignitaries, President Murmu highlighted the importance of expanding AIIMS Deoghar’s focus beyond tertiary care to actively support primary healthcare delivery. “Primary care is the fo...

July 30, 2025 6:10 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Kalyani

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first-ever convocation ceremony of AIIMS Kalyani on Wednesday, addressing graduating medical students and faculty with a message of service, responsibility, and continued learning. In her address, President Murmu highlighted the crucial role doctors play in nation-building, noting that India's average life expectancy has more than doubled—from 32 years at independence to around 70 years today. She credited the medical fraternity for the country's signific...

July 17, 2025 9:19 AM

President Murmu to confer Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at a ceremony on Thursday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), will be attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State Tokhan Sahu. Now in its ninth edition, Swachh Survekshan has grown into the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey. This year’s awards will honour top-performing cities and states across four major categories, including ...

July 4, 2025 1:27 PM

President Murmu unveils Durand Cup trophies

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday unveiled the trophies of Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The 2025 edition of the Durand Cup will be held from July 23 to August 23 across six venues in West Bengal, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Jharkhand. Organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army on behalf of the three Services, the tournament features matchups between Services teams and some of India’s top football clubs. In recent editio...

July 1, 2025 5:21 PM

President Murmu inaugurates Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of traditional medicine and medical education in India. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu described the university as a modern embodiment of India's rich ancient healing traditions. She emphasized that the institution would greatly enhance access to quality healthcare through AYUSH systems, benefiting over 100 affi...

June 30, 2025 9:08 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur, emphasises medical service as service to humanity

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on Monday, marking a milestone in the institute’s journey as a centre of medical excellence in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the President praised the AIIMS network for symbolising India’s advanced medical capabilities. She said that the name “AIIMS” evokes an image of world-class treatment, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated healthcare professionals. Highlighting the institution's...

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...