President’s Secretariat

October 5, 2026 11:00 PM

President Murmu to Grace First Convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur During Himachal Visit

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 8, during which she will grace the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur and visit the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang in Lahaul-Spiti district, the President’s Secretariat said. The President will attend the convocation on October 6, while her visit to the Atal Tunnel is scheduled for October 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Bilaspur on October 3, 2017. -PIB inputs...

September 30, 2026 9:23 PM

No Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 3

The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on October 3 at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President’s Secretariat said on Wednesday. According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Change of Guard Ceremony is a military tradition whose origins are lost in antiquity. From time immemorial, guards and sentries at palaces, forts and defence establishments change periodically to enable a fresh body of troops to take charge. At Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Ceremonial Army Guard Battalion is respon...

September 9, 2026 8:56 AM

Saxena to discharge J-K LG’s functions during Sinha’s leave

Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has been appointed to discharge the functions of the Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir during the absence of Manoj Sinha, who is on leave, the President's Secretariat said on Tuesday. Sinha, who took charge as the LG of Jammu and Kashmir on August 7, 2020, is currently in the US on an official visit, official sources said. Saxena will discharge the functions of the Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor in addition to his own duties as Ladakh Lt Governor, according ...

March 13, 2026 9:49 PM

Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts ‘Purple Fest’ to celebrate talent and achievements of Divyangjan

The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday hosted ‘Purple Fest’, a special event celebrating the talent, achievements and aspirations of Divyangjan, with President Droupadi Murmu emphasising their equal role in India’s journey towards a developed nation by 2047. The day-long programme saw over 8,000 Divyangjan visit the Amrit Udyan at the presidential estate, which was opened exclusively for them. Visitors participated in a range of fun games, learning activities and interactive stalls set up by or...