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Sudha Murty, Mulayam Singh, Zakir Hussain win Padma Awards: Full list here

This year, President Murmu has approved 106 Padma Awards, seven of which go to posthumous recipients

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Sukhu meets Prez Murmu, V-P Dhankhar to discuss pension schemes in Delhi

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday called on the President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Prez Droupadi Murmu to confer national award on 11 children Monday

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday will confer the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2023 on 11 children for their exceptional achievements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the awardees on Tuesday. Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani will also interact with the children and congratulate them in the presence of Minister of State for Women and Child Development Munjpara Mahendrabhai, according to an official statement. There are six boys and five girls among the awardees from 11 states and UTs Each awardee of the PMRBP will be given a medal, a cash prize of Rs 1 Lakh and a certificate. The Union government the PMRBP award to children for their exceptional achievements. The award is conferred on children in the age group 5-18 for their excellence in six categories, viz art and culture, bravery, innovation, scholastic, social service and sports, which deserve national recognition. This year, the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

G-20 working on Disaster Risk Reduction under India's presidency: Report

The G20 is all set to establish a new working group on Disaster Risk Reduction under the presidency of India. The group will work towards achieving disaster risk reduction goals

Constitution capable of incorporating changing aspirations: President

Terming the Constitution as a living document, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said it was fully capable of incorporating the changing hopes and aspirations of people. "Our democracy is the largest and most vibrant democracy in the world. The Constitution is the basis of our great democracy," Murmu said while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Constitution Park at Raj Bhavan here. Referring to the 105 Constitutional amendments, she said, "In this way, our Constitution is a living document which is fully capable of containing the hopes and aspirations of the public changing with time." The makers created a comprehensive Constitution due to their sensitivity towards each section of society and awareness of each level of democracy and each aspect of administration, she said. "Our visionary Constitution makers had clarity of thought about the rights of future generations to create systems according to their needs. That is why the provision for Constitutional amendments wer

President Murmu to arrive in Hyderabad for first southern sojourn

President Droupadi Murmu will be arriving here on Monday for a five-day southern sojourn.

President Murmu calls for sustainable management of forest resources

Highlighting the need for the conservation of nature and wildlife, President called for sustainable management of forest resources saying forests are the anchors for all life on earth

Indian railways to start tracking 30,000 wagons using GPS: Report

The officials said that theft of goods has been a long-standing concern of the Indian Railways and the "missing wagons" also lead to disputes with the companies

Prez Murmu says Google CEO Sundar Pichai symbol of Indian talent, wisdom

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday described the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai as a symbol of Indian talent and wisdom, and asked him to work for universal digital literacy in India. Pichai had called on the president at Rashtrapati Bhavan here. "CEO of Google and Alphabet Sundar Pichai called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President described Shri Pichai, a recipient of Padma Bhushan, as a symbol of Indian talent and wisdom and urged him to work for universal digital literacy in India," the president's secretariat tweeted along with the pictures of the meeting.

More women at senior positions will enhance inclusive development: Prez

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said more women at senior positions and in leadership roles will strengthen India's resolve for inclusive development. She was addressing the probationers of the Indian Statistical Service who had called on the president at Rashtrapati Bhavan here. She asked them to do their duty with sincerity and commitment. "Your contribution in steering India towards greater progress and development is going to be huge. The information and data analysis that you provide will be instrumental in making and implementing policies which ensure that no one is left behind in the journey of development," the president said. Murmu said she was also delighted to know that lady officers comprise over 40 per cent of the officers present at the ceremony. "More women at senior positions and in leadership roles will definitely strengthen India's resolve for inclusive development," the president added. Murmu said India is at the cusp of a new phase of socio-economic ...

Railways should adopt digital tech for safer, convenient services: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that Indian Railways should also adopt the latest digital technologies and explore new avenues to add advanced features for safer, time-saving, more convenient and high-quality transportation services. Addressing probationers of Indian Railways, who had called on the president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, Murmu asked them to ensure that people travel in comfort so that they carry fond memories. "You need to attend to the needs of differently-abled persons, women and the elderly and provide them with a safe and convenient travel experience. Indian Railways has to play a key role in bridging the gaps and realising the dream of an inclusive Atmanirbhar Bharat," she said. Murmu said that today with India moving ahead at national and global levels, the country is witnessing a greater movement of people and goods. "This is going to increase in the future. Therefore, Indian railways should also adopt the latest digital technologies and explore ne

President to launch EV yatra portal, mobile app on Energy Conservation Day

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to launch an EV yatra portal and a mobile application, which will facilitate in-vehicle navigation to the nearest public EV charger, on Wednesday, a release said. The President will also felicitate the winners of National Energy Conservation Awards and National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards at event to mark the National Energy Conservation Day, the Power Ministry said in the release on Tuesday. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has developed a mobile application to facilitate in-vehicle navigation to the nearest public EV charger, and a website to disseminate information on various central and state-level initiatives to promote e-mobility in the country. BEE has also developed a web-portal to enable charging point operators (CPOs) to register their charging details securely into the National Online Database. The Energy Conservation Day 2022 celebrated every year on December 14 to showcase the achievements of the nation in energy ...

President Droupadi Murmu to embark on two-day visit to Uttarakhand today

The President will attend a civic reception to be hosted by the Government of Uttarakhand in Dehradun

'Andhra Pradesh land of honours, heritage and culture:' President Murmu

She extolled the greatness of freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju, poets Gurazada Apparao and Molla, social worker Durgabhai Deshmukh and others

Rich traditions of Telugu language, literature well-known: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said that the rich traditions of Telugu language and literature are well-known to people across the country

Rashtrapati Bhavan to open for public for five days a week starting today

The Rashtrapati Bhavan website said registration charges of Rs 50 per visitor per circuit will be applicable

President Droupadi Murmu on two-day visit to Haryana from Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Haryana starting Tuesday and will attend various programmes, including the International Gita Festival in Kurukshetra. According to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, the president will grace the International Gita Seminar on Tuesday. On the occasion, she will virtually launch the Mukhyamantri Swasthya Sarvekshan Yojana, the Haryana e-ticketing projects for all public road transport facilities and lay the foundation stone for a medical college in Sirsa, it said. The 539-bed medical college will be built over about 22 acres and it will have 100 MBBS seats, according to an official statement issued in Chandigarh. The same day, the president will address the 18th convocation of NIT Kurukshetra. In the evening, she will attend a civic reception at Haryana Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh to be hosted in her honour by the Haryana government. On November 30, President Murmu will interact with ASHA workers, women wrestl

Rashtrapati Bhavan to open for public viewing for 5 days a week from Dec 1

Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing for five days a week from December 1, an official statement said on Monday. People can pay a visit on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except on gazetted holidays, in five time slots of one hour each, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm, it said. They can also visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday, except on gazetted holidays, the statement issued by the President's secretariat said. Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. Every Saturday, people can also witness the Change of Guard ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt from 8 am-9 am, it said. This event will not take place on Saturdays that are gazetted holidays and on days so notified by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said. The change of guard ceremony is a military tradition held every week to enable a fresh group of the President's Bodyguards to take charge. Visitors can boo

Prez approves appointment of AAP MLA Raaj Kumar Anand as Delhi minister

AAP leader Raaj Kumar Anand will soon assume charge as a minister in the Delhi Cabinet, with President Droupadi Murmu accepting the city government's recommendation in this regard. The appointment was announced in a gazette notification issued on Tuesday. "The President is pleased to appoint, on the advice of the Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Shri Raaj Kumar Anand as a Minister in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, with effect from the date he is sworn in," the gazette notification said. Days after Rajendra Pal Gautam resigned from the Cabinet on October 9 following a row over his presence at a religious conversion event, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said he had recommended the name of Anand, the Patel Nagar MLA, to the lieutenant governor for including him in his ministry. Gautam was the minister for departments of social welfare, SC and ST, registrar of co-operative societies and gurudwara elections. Like Gautam, Anand is also from the Ja