Rebel soldiers seized power on Tuesday, detaining President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Prime Minister Boubou Cisse and other officials in a fresh setback for a country battling chronic instability and revolt. “We are going to set in place a transitional council, with a transitional president who is going to be either …
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Sri Lankan President grants approval to abolish 19th amendment to the constitution
Delivering the policy statement of the new government at the ceremonial sitting of the Parliament this afternoon, he also said that a new constitution that suits the country giving prominence to ‘one country and one law’ will be introduced. Sri Lankan President said that the present electoral system will also be …
Read More »Former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to be on ventilator: R&R Hospital
According to a statement by Army Research and Referral Hospital, the former President continues to be on ventilator support and his vital paramaters are stable.
Read More »President of India virtually unveils a portrait of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ICCR Headquarters
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, virtually unveiled the portrait of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India today (August 16, 2020) on his second death anniversary, at the headquarters of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as the ex-officio President of ICCR from …
Read More »President Ram Nath Kovind virtually unveils portrait of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ICCR HQs
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that today, through this virtual ceremony, we are paying our respects to such a brilliant nationalist who created many glorious chapters in the politics of India. He said that Atal ji was always committed to liberal thinking and democratic ideals. He left indelible …
Read More »President Kovind praises Corona warriors
He said, for a country so vast and diverse with high population density, effective management and containment of the corona virus required super-human efforts. President Kovind said this, while addressing the nation, on the eve of the 74th Independence Day on Friday. He remembered the freedom fighters and martyrs …
Read More »Need for providing a comprehensive and objective account of the historical events: Vice President
The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need to give for providing a comprehensive, authentic and objective account of the historical events. He was speaking after releasing the book, ‘NETAJI—India’s Independence and British Archives’ authored by Dr. Kalyan Kumar De, an associate member of the Netaji Subash Bose-INA …
Read More »Lebanese PM resigns following public outrage over major blast in Beirut last week
The Prime Minister’s resignation follows a weekend of anti-government protests after the August 4 explosion in Beirut’s port that decimated the facility and caused widespread destruction, killing more than 160 people and injured about six thousands. Diab’s government was formed in January this year after his predecessor, Saad Hariri, stepped …
Read More »Former President Pranab Mukherjee on ventilator support
A team of doctors is keeping a close watch on his condition. Hours before the surgery, Mukherjee, said he had also tested positive for the novel COVID-19. “On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID 19 today. I request the people who …
Read More »President of India Honours Freedom Fighters on the 78th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, honoured and felicitated 202 freedom fighters from across the country on the occasion of 78th anniversary of Quit India Day today (August 9, 2020). Every year, the President of India hosts an ‘At Home’ Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the anniversary of the Quit …
Read More »Union Defence Minister to release a book chronicling the Vice President’s third year in office
A book chronicling the third year in office of the Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu titled ‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing’ will be released by the Union Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in Delhi on August 11, 2020. Naidu completes three years in office on August 11. …
Read More »VP calls for reorienting agricultural priorities towards more nutrition-sensitive food
Inaugurating the virtual consultation ‘Science for Resilient Food, Nutrition and Livelihoods’ organized by the M.S Swaminathan Foundation (MSSRF), the Vice President drew attention towards impacts associated with poor diet quality and said that both undernutrition and obesity are significant risk factors for Non-Communicable Diseases. We must step up investments in …
Read More »President appoints Manoj Sinha as new Lieutenant Governor of J&K
The President accepted the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Murmu, a 1985 batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer was appointed as the LG in October last year. Murmu had sent his resignation to President Ram Nath Kovind. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has congratulated …
Read More »President of India Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Nursing Professionals
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, celebrated Raskha Bandhan with members of the nursing community at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 3, 2020). Those who met and conveyed Rakhi greetings to the President included representatives of the Trained Nurses’ Association of India, the Military Nursing Service and the President’s …
Read More »Telephone conversation between PM and President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr Ashraf Ghani had a telephonic conversation today. Both leaders exchanged greetings on the joyous festival of Eid – ul – Adha. President Ghani thanked Prime Minister Modi for timely supply of food and medical assistance to meet …
Read More »Raksha Bandhan being celebrated across country
On this occasion, sisters tie colorful rakhi around the wrist of their brothers and pray for their prosperity, health and well-being. In return, brothers pledge to protect and support their sisters and present them gifts. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra …
Read More »President celebrates Raskha Bandhan with members of nursing community
During a brief interactive session, the nurses offered rakhis to the President and also narrated their experience in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The President felicitated them and described them as saviours who are not only saving lives but also risking their own lives in the line of duty. …
Read More »HM Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19; Leaders from different political parties wish him speedy recovery
BJP President J P Nadda, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, TMC President and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, BJD President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and others have wished good health for HM Amit Shah. Several Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, …
Read More »Vice President greets the people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan
Vice President wrote “I convey my greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Across India and worldwide, the sacred bonds between brothers and sisters are honoured on Raksha Bandhan day.” Vice President also said that, “this festival reaffirms the strong …
Read More »President, VP greet the nation on Eid-ul-Zuha today
In his message, President Kovind said, “Idu’l Zuha symbolizes the spirit of sacrifice and amity which inspires people to work for the well-being of one and all.” On this festive occasion, President asked people to share their happiness with others and promote mutual harmony. He urged people to follow all the …
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