Rashtrapati Bhavan

January 21, 2025 12:35 PM

Amrit Udyan to Open for Public from February 2

The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing from February 2 to March 30, according to a press release issued by the President's Secretariat on Tuesday. Visitors can enjoy the beautifully curated gardens six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Mondays reserved for maintenance. Additionally, the garden will remain closed on February 5 for Delhi Legislative Assembly polling, February 20 and 21 for the Visitors' Conference, and on March 14 for Holi. Entry and...

December 18, 2024 10:23 AM

Vice President Dhankhar meets Armenian delegation, discusses boosting trade and ties

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan in New Delhi on Tuesday, holding discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, improving connectivity, and fostering deeper partnerships between India and Armenia. The talks highlighted the longstanding ties between the two democracies and emphasized the importance of parliamentary exchanges in enhancing relations. In a post on X, the Vice President said, “HE Alen Simonyan, President of the Nati...

December 16, 2024 12:53 PM

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, marking the second day of his state visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed President Dissanayake at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Sri Lankan leader inspected a Guard of Honour presented by the combined defence services during the reception. As part of the formalities, President Murmu and President Dissanayake ...

November 21, 2024 12:09 PM

K Sanjay Murthy sworn in as India’s new Comptroller and Auditor General

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday administered the oath of office to K Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During the oath-taking ceremony, Murthy pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India, vowing to uphold the country’s sovereignty and integrity. His oath reflected a deep sense of responsibility and dedication to the principles of fairness, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law. Murthy said, "I...

November 4, 2024 3:16 PM

President Murmu commends women achievers in aviation

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday met with a group of women achievers from the aviation sector at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The meeting was part of the initiative “The President with the People,” which aims to recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to national progress. During the interaction, President Murmu highlighted the significant strides women have made in aviation. She pointed out that women now represent 15 percent of India’s Air Traffic Controllers, 11 percent of fl...

October 7, 2024 11:26 AM

Maldives President Muizzu receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu was accorded a grand ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, as part of his inaugural five-day bilateral visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed upon their arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier in the day, President Muizzu, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. After laying a wreath at the...

September 5, 2024 4:32 PM

Droupadi Murmu pays floral tributes to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary

President of India Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. The day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Radhakrishnan, a renowned educationist, philosopher, and statesman. Furthermore, President Murmu is set to confer the National Teachers' Award 2024 to 82 selected educators at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the field of educatio...

September 16, 2024 6:38 PM

Union Ministers Take Oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan

In a grand ceremony held at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath for the third consecutive time. Following his oath, several key leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were inducted into the Union Cabinet by President Draupadi Murmu. Amit Shah Amit Anilchandra Shah, the second minister to be sworn in after Rajnath Singh, took his oath as a Union Cabinet Minister. The 59-year-old BJP leader and key strategist, who served as...

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 ...