President Droupadi Murmu accepted Telangana Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan’s resignation on Tuesday. President Murmu also appointed C P Radhakrishnan, Governor of Jharkhand, to discharge the functions of the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in addition to his duties until regular arrangements are made. “I am humbled […]
Lok Sabha poll dates sent to President Murmu for notification: Sources
The central government on Sunday initiated the process of notifying the dates of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections by sending the Election Commission’s recommendation to President Droupadi Murmu, according to the sources. According to sources, the Cabinet meeting held this morning recommended to the President to issue the notifications for […]
Sandeshkhali violence victims meet President Murmu, seek her intervention
As many as 11 victims of violence including five women from Sandeshkhali met President Droupadi Murmu, in Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday and sought her intervention “to safeguard the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe community” in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Dr Partha Biswas, Director of the Center for SC/ST Support and Research […]
President Murmu approves crest of INS Jatayu, naval detachment Minicoy to be commissioned today
The Naval Detachment Minicoy will be commissioned as INS Jatayu, an upgraded naval base, marking an important milestone in the Indian Navy’s resolve to incrementally augment security infrastructure at the strategic Lakshadweep Islands on Wednesday. According to the officials, the crest of the INS Jatayu, depicting a bird that was approved by […]
World Radio Day: Smriti Irani’s show ‘Nai Soch Nai Kahani’ hosts President Murmu in final episode
In celebration of World Radio Day, President Droupadi Murmu will share her life journey with Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on a special radio show airing on February 13. During the interaction, President Murmu reminisced about her childhood, shared experiences from her educational and professional journey, and reflected […]
President Murmu, Amit Shah attend CLEA- Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference 2024
President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended CLEA -Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference (CASGC) 2024 at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The theme of the conference is “Cross-Border Challenges in Justice Delivery”. This conference aims to deliberate on important issues pertaining to law […]
Ayodhya Ram Temple Committee, VHP seeks time from President Murmu to extend invite for Pran Pratishtha
Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Mandir in Aaodhya, the temple’s construction committee and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) have sought time from President Draupadi Murmu to invite her for the event on January 22, according to sources. “We have sought time from President of India Draupadi Murmu […]
“If girls are given adequate opportunities, they can outperform boys”: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that if girls are given adequate opportunities, they can outperform boys. Murmu’s statement came while addressing the 9th Convocation event of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in the national capital. “I am happy to know that out of 65 students receiving degrees today, 37 […]
“Dismayed to see Vice President humiliated” says President Murmu over mimicry of RS Chairman
Expressing concern over the mimicry incident of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee outside the Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that she was “dismayed to see the manner in which the respected Vice President was humiliated”. Taking to her official handle on social media handle X, the […]
President Murmu confers President’s colours to Armed forces medical college Pune
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the President’s colour to the Armed Forces Medical College at Pune on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that AFMC has earned a reputation as an institution of the highest standard in medical education. The graduates of this institute have made the nation proud through […]
Officer trainees undergoing course at HIPA Gurugram call on President Murmu
A group of officer trainees undergoing the 98th Special Foundation Course at the Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in Gurugram called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Speaking on the occasion, President Murmu said, “Our civil servants have played a huge role in the multi-faceted development of the country.” She added that […]
Moral education brings positive changes in society, shapes human life: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday launched the National Education Campaign “New Education for New India” organised by Brahma Kumaris at Kilasama Mini Stadium in Sambalpur, Odisha. On this occasion, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shared the stage with Madam President on Wednesday. Addressing the launch event, Dharmendra Pradhan said, “Education is a key to making India a […]
President Murmu to visit Odisha, Andhra Pradesh from Nov 20-22
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh from November 20 to 22, 2023, an official release said on Sunday. On November 20, President Murmu will grace the inaugural session of the 36th Annual Conference and Literary Festival of All India Santali Writers’ Association at Baripada. On the same day, she will also inaugurate an […]
PM Modi, President Murmu, Congress chief Kharge greet nation on Chhath Puja
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the people on the occasion of Chhatt Puja, a four-day-long festival celebrated after Diwali to worship the sun and water. “My best wishes to all your family members on the auspicious occasion of evening Arghya of Mahaparva Chhath. May the worship of […]
Birsa Munda Jayanti: President Murmu joins tribal dancers, VP Jagdeep Dhankar tries hands-on Drums
President of India Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday joined the folk artists as they performed tribal dance on the occasion of the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi also joined the group at the Parliament House Complex. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Lok Sabha speaker Om […]