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President Murmu to present Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Monday

President Droupadi Murmu will on Monday present the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 19 children for their exceptional achievements, an official statement said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the award winners on Tuesday, it said. The children, comprising nine boys and 10 girls, hail from 18 states and Union Territories, including 2 aspirational districts. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024 will be given in six categories -- art and culture (7), bravery (1), innovation (1), science and technology (1), social service (4), and sports (5), according to the statement. Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will also interact with the children in the presence of Minister of State, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, the WCD ministry said. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, a government initiative, aims to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of children aged 5 to 18 years. Each awardee will receive a medal and a ...

Army day: President Murmu, PM Modi highlight sacrifice of bravehearts

President Droupdai Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed their warm wishes to Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Army Day on January 15

President Murmu on 3-day visit of Meghalaya, Assam from Monday

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Meghalaya and Assam from January 15 to 17, an official statement issued on Sunday by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. The president will inaugurate the Meghalaya Games at the P A Sangma Stadium in Tura on Monday, it said. This is her first visit to Meghalaya after assuming the office of the president. On January 16, she will address the members of self-help groups at the Baljek Airport, Tura, and virtually lay the foundation stone for the new Integrated Administration Complex, the statement said. On the same day, President Murmu will address a gathering at Mawphlang and virtually inaugurate upgraded Rongjeng Mangsang Adokgre Road and Mairang Ranigodown Azra Road as well as lay the foundation stones for Shillong Peak Ropeway and tourist accommodations in the villages of Kongthong, Mawlyngot and Kudengrim. "In the evening, the president will attend a civic reception to be hosted in her honour by the government of Meghalaya at the Raj Bhavan, Shillong,

Ayodhya Ram temple consecration should be done by Prez Murmu: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday demanded that the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya be performed by President Droupadi Murmu as it is a matter of "national pride and country's self-respect". Addressing a press conference here, Thackeray said he will also invite Murmu to the Kalaram temple in Nashik, where he will pay a visit on January 22, the day of the Ayodhya temple consecration ceremony. Thackeray had earlier announced that on January 22, he along with his party leaders and office-bearers will visit the historic Kalaram temple in Nashik and perform 'maha aarti' on the banks of the Godavari river. A day later (on January 23), the party will also hold a convention of party functionaries in Nashik, where Thackeray will address a rally. Thackeray said after the Somnath temple in Gujarat was restored, the formal restoration ceremony was held by the country's first president Dr Rajendra Prasad. "Since this (Ayodhya Ram temple) is a matter of ...

Republic day parade rehearsal in full swing at Kartavya Path in capital

Rehearsals for the Republic day Parade 2024 are in full swing at Kartavya Path in New Delhi

Divyakriti Singh: India's first woman winning Arjuna Award in Equestrian

Divyakriti Singh scored a gold in team dressage event in China Hangzhou, and she's ranked No.1 and No. 14 worldwide in the Global Dressage Rankings by the International Equestrian Federation

Happy New Year 2024: PM Modi, President Murmu, other leaders extend wishes

Happy New Year 2024: Several leaders including PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu extend their New Year greetings. Here's all you need to know

President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings to citizens on new year

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, too, extended his New Year greetings to fellow citizens, saying that he hoped 2024 would bring happiness to 'each and everyone'

This new year, let us pledge to build prosperous nation: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on the eve of the new year and asked them to take a pledge to build a prosperous society and nation. The arrival of the new year is an occasion to move forward with new resolutions and goals, she said in a message. The president has sent her greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of new year, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. "May the year 2024 bring happiness, peace and prosperity for all. May we continue to contribute to the progress of our country. Let us welcome the new year and take a pledge to build a prosperous society and nation," Murmu said. On the joyous occasion of new year, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad," Murmu said.

Telecommunications, 3 criminal justice Bills get President Murmu's assent

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday gave assent to the three new criminal justice bills which were cleared by Parliament last week. The three new laws -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act -- will replace the colonial era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. While replying to a debate on the three bills in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said the focus were on delivering justice rather than handing down punishment. The legislation aim at completely overhauling the criminal justice system in the country by giving definition of various offences and their punishments. These have given a clear definition of terrorism, abolished sedition as a crime and introduced a new section titled "offenses against the state".

Dhankhar mimicry row takes centrestage, President Murmu expresses dismay

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said she was dismayed at the manner in which Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was "humiliated" in Parliament complex, Elected representatives, she said, were free to express themselves but it should be within the norms of dignity and courtesy. The president's remarks come a day after Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee derisively mimicked Dhankhar during the opposition's protest on the stairs of Parliament against the suspension of some Members of Parliament (MPs). "I was dismayed to see the manner in which our respected Vice President was humiliated in the Parliament complex. Elected representatives must be free to express themselves, but their expression should be within the norms of dignity and courtesy. That has been the Parliamentary tradition we are proud of, and the People of India expect them to uphold it," Murmu said in a post on X. As many as 49 more opposition lawmakers were suspended from Lok Sabha on Tuesday for unruly ...

President Murmu hosts Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu received the Sultan at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik then inspected a Guard of Honour by the combined defence services

India, Kenya share common views on major global issues: President Murmu

India and Kenya agree that there are many multilateral forums through which the two countries can work together, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday, emphasising that both nations share common views on major global issues. Murmu received visiting President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday and hosted a banquet in his honour. In her welcome address, Murmu emphasised that the two countries must work together, not only for the well-being and progress of the people of the two nations but also for the citizens of the Global South. Highlighting common views shared by both the countries on major global issues, and close cooperation in regional and multilateral fora such as the United Nations, Murmu said, "We are very happy that under India's Presidency the African Union has been included in the G20 as full member". "Both leaders agreed that there are many other multilateral forums through which the two countries can work together," according to a ...

Make India leading power in medical research, health care: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday asked the health care fraternity to work towards making India a leading power in medical research and ensure facilities are so affordable that people from across the world can come to the country to avail them. She was the chief guest at the inauguration of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Nagpur. Hailing GMCH for the services it had rendered in the past 75 years, the President said affordable medical facilities were necessary for the overall development of any society. The COVID pandemic made everyone realise the importance of a strong health care system, she said. "It was the hard work of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals which ensured India could vaccinate such a huge population speedily against the disease," she said. Pointing out that lack of doctors was a big obstacle in providing universal health care, the President said the country had recently seen a good increase in

President Droupadi Murmu presents President's Colour honour to AFMC

The President of India and the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu, on Friday presented the President's Colour to the AFMC and extolled the role of female officers in the armed forces medical services. The Pune-based Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is in its platinum jubilee year. President's Colour, also known as Rashtrapati ka Nishaan', is the highest honour bestowed upon any military unit. Hindu, Muslim Christian and Sikh priests, who were part of the armed forces, performed the consecration ceremony, following which President Murmu presented the President's Color to the AFMC. The event was attended by senior dignitaries and officials from the central and Maharashtra governments and the armed forces. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu lauded the institute's role in the armed forces medical services, especially during the COVID pandemic. She also extolled the role of female officers in the armed forces medical services and urged women to take inspiratio

Prez Murmu reviews NDA passing out parade, lauds 1st batch of women cadets

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday reviewed the passing out parade of 145th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla in Pune and lauded the participation of the first batch of women cadets in the marching contingent. Terming it as a historic day, Murmu extended good wishes to the women cadets, while noting that today daughters have to struggle to select a career of their choice. Around 15 women cadets participated in the passing out parade along with their male counterparts. Last year, the first batch of 19 women cadets joined the NDA, Khadakwasla, a premier tri-services institution that has given the country the finest military officers, and they are currently in the second year of the military-cum-academic training, a defence official earlier said. The second and third year cadets take part in the passing out parade, the official said. President Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Thursday congratulated all the cadets who completed their ...

President Droupadi Murmu receives new voter ID card from Delhi CEO

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday received her new voter ID card from Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer P Krishnamurthy at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Krishnamurthy had on November 10, visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan to facilitate her in "changing her voter ID address" from Odisha to Delhi, officials had said. "President Droupadi Murmu received her voter ID card from Shri P Krishnamurthy, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, at Rashtrapati Bhavan," the president's office said in a post on X. Murmu, who hails from Odisha, was sworn in as the 15th President of India on July 25 last year.

Prez bats for all-India judicial service to nurture talents in judiciary

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday suggested the creation of an all-India judicial service which can select brilliant youngsters and nurture their talents from lower levels to higher levels in judiciary. Addressing the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court of India here, she said that the place of the judiciary in the constitutional framework remains "rather unique" and a "more varied representation of India's unique diversity on bench and bar definitely helps serve the cause of justice better". Murmu said one way to hasten this diversification process can be the creation of a system in which judges can be recruited from varied backgrounds through a process which is merit based, competitive and transparent. "There can be an all-India judicial service which can select brilliant youngsters and nurture and promote their talents from lower levels to higher levels," she said. Those who aspire to serve the bench can be selected from across the country to create a .

Respond to problems of common people promptly: Prez Murmu to civil servants

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said it is the duty of civil servants to respond promptly to the grievances of the people besides adopting innovative measures beneficial for citizens. Addressing a group of officer trainees who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, the president said the feedback of the public on various government schemes and projects is now considered very important for an efficient and accountable administration. At a time when people can post their grievances instantly on social media, the need to use updated governance tools and advanced technology for service delivery to people has increased manifold, she said. "As energetic and aware civil servants, it is your duty to respond promptly to the grievances and problems of the common people. You must take such innovative measures which are beneficial to the citizens and the country in the short and long term," Murmu told them. The officer trainees are undergoing the 98th special foundation course, .

Police should be updated on tech: President Murmu on 'deep-fake problem'

Highlighting the use of generative artificial intelligence by criminals and the problem of deep-fake, President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said police officers have to always be updated in the field of technology. Addressing a group of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers of 2022 batch who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, the president said that police forces have many challenges like cyber ??crime, drug cartels, left-wing extremism and terrorism. "Circumstances change rapidly due to the influence of new technology and social media. Generative artificial intelligence is used by criminals and problems like deep-fake are coming to the fore," Murmu said. She said that police officers will always have to be updated in the field of technology and have an edge over criminals. Addressing the probationers, the president said that the main responsibility of police administration and law and order rests with the state governments. "But, IPS officers provide leadership t