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President Murmu on 2-day visit to Chandigarh from Saturday

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Chandigarh from October 8 to 9, a statement issued on Friday by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. The president will grace the 90th anniversary of Indian Air Force at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh on Saturday. She will also attend a civic reception to be hosted in her honour at Punjab Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh, it said. On October 9, the president will inaugurate the newly constructed building of Chandigarh secretariat, it said. She will also grace the 52nd convocation and closing ceremony of centenary year celebrations of Punjab Engineering College in Chandigarh, before returning to Delhi, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in the late night statement.

Saddened by loss of lives in Uttarakhand bus accident: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in a bus accident in Uttarakhand's Pauri district and offered deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. At least 25 people were killed and 20 others injured when a bus carrying around 45-50 members of a marriage party fell into a gorge in Pauri district on Tuesday night. "Saddened by many casualties when a bus fell into a valley in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this accident. I wish the injured a speedy recovery," the president tweeted in Hindi.

President Murmu to launch start-up platform for women entrepreneurs

President Droupadi Murmu will launch a start-up platform for women entrepreneurs created by Gujarat University here on Tuesday. On the second day of her two-day visit to Gujarat, the president will also inaugurate or lay foundation stones of various projects related to education and tribal development at a function at Gujarat University. 'Her Start' is an initiative of the varsity for women entrepreneurs. Murmu is on her first visit to Gujarat after becoming president. On Monday she inaugurated or laid foundation stones of projects worth Rs 1,330 crore at a function in Gandhinagar. She also offered a floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram.

President Murmu lays foundation stone for various govt projects in Gujarat

President Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stones for various projects of the Government of Gujarat related to health, irrigation, and water supply and also the projects of the Ministry of Ports

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Mahatma Gandhi ashram in Ahmedabad today

President Droupadi Murmu will start her two-day Gujarat tour on Monday by visiting the Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad and also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,330 crore at a function in Gandhinagar, according to a state government release. This will be her first visit to Gujarat as the President. "On the first day of her two-day Gujarat visit, President Murmu will offer prayers at the Gandhi Ashram before taking part in the event in Gandhinagar which will also be attended by Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel," the state government release said. Later in the day, she will inaugurate/lay the foundation stone for various projects related to health, irrigation, water supply and port development at GMERS, Gandhinagar, a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said. In the evening, she will attend a civic reception hosted by the government of Gujarat in her honour in Gandhinagar, it added. The Gandhi Ashram, also known as

Prez Murmu to inaugurate Dasara Festival on two-day visit to Karnataka

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Karnataka from Monday to attend a host of programmes

Ficci commits to adopt 100,000 patients under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

The scheme aims to bring together all community stakeholders to accelerate the country's progress towards TB elimination

President Draupadi Murmu to open Mysuru Dasara this year: CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said the President of India Draupadi Murmu has given her consent to open Mysuru Dasara-2022, which will start from September 26 in Mysuru. He told reporters here that he had written a letter to Murmu on September 6 inviting her to open the Mysuru Dasara this year, for which the office of President has confirmed her willingness to participate in the inauguration. The grand Mysuru Dasara festival is world renowned as tourists not only from India but also from across the globe visit the city to witness the festivities.

IMF has to play key role for stability of global monetary system: Murmu

Top IMF official Kristalina Georgieva on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu who said that the organisation has to play an important role in maintaining the stability of the global monetary system. Welcoming the International Monetary Fund's Managing Director to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said the world is passing through the third year of the COVID pandemic, and its ravages have been allayed in part by significant assistance given to many low-income countries by the IMF and the World Bank. According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement, Murmu said the IMF has to play an important role in maintaining the stability of the international monetary system. The President said India is one of the fastest growing major economies of the world and India's start-up ecosystem ranks high in the world. "The success of start-ups in our country, especially the growing number of Unicorns, is a shining example of our industrial progress. What is even more gratifying is that the development

Collective efforts needed to eliminate TB from India by 2025: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged citizens to work collectively towards the elimination of Tuberculosis from the country by 2025 on a war footing, as she virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Lauding the government's initiative to provide community support to TB patients through the 'Ni-kshay 2.0' portal under which TB patients can be adopted and cared for by an individual, elected representatives or institutions, she urged everyone to make the campaign a people's movement. "When a welfare scheme is made in the interest of people, its chances of success increase manifold," she said in her address. Murmu said of all the infectious diseases, the maximum number of people die in India due to tuberculosis and of the total TB patients in the world, more than 25 per cent are in India, calling it a matter of concern. The President also launched the 'Ni-kshay Mitra' initiative to ensure additional diagnostic, nutritional, and vocational support to those on TB

AAP MLAs seek time from President Murmu to apprise about 'Operation Lotus'

AAP MLA Atishi on Thursday said she has sought time from President Droupadi Murmu to apprise her about the BJP's alleged attempts to "destabilise" state governments in the country. This comes a day after the CBI accepted a complaint against the BJP's alleged Operation Lotus'. I have sought time with the custodian of democracy of India - the Hon'ble President, Atishi tweeted. A delegation of @AamAadmiParty MLAs wants to meet her to discuss 'Operation Lotus' - the attempts of BJP to destabilise state governments across the country, she added. On Wednesday, a 10-member delegation of the AAP MLAs including Atishi went to meet CBI Director Subodh Kumar Jaiswal to demand a probe into BJP's alleged attempts to topple other parties' governments in the state even though his office had not given any response to their request for the meeting. As they were not allowed to enter the CBI headquarters, the AAP legislators sat on a dharna outside in protest. Amid the agitation, some CBI officials

President Murmu, Prime Minister Modi extend greetings on Ganesh Chaturthi

President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and prayed for peace and prosperity in the lives of the citizens

Sonia Gandhi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi met newly elected President Droupadi Murmu

76th Independence Day celebration: Dishes and food at Rashtrapati Bhavan

As India marks its 76th Independence day, distinct food items, dishes and cuisines will be made everywhere. Read this article to know more about cuisines, dishes, and food items at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Bill Gates, Joe Biden, ISS & others greet India on 76th Independence Day

Apart from Bill Gates, India-American astronaut Raja Chari also extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Independence day from the International Space Station

IAF's woman pilot Deepika Misra conferred with Vayu Sena medal by President

Wing Commander Deepika Misra, a pilot of the Indian Air Force, was on Sunday conferred with the Vayu Sena medal, becoming perhaps the first woman to bag the prestigious award

Prez Murmu to deliver maiden address to nation on eve of Independence Day

The president's address will be broadcast from 7 PM on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version.

Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan not to take place tomorrow

The Change of Guard ceremony will not take place this Saturday on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the preparations related to the Independence Day celebrations, an official release said

Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram urges Prez Murmu to ensure implementation of PESA Act

The PESA Act was enacted by Parliament in 1996 to ensure self-governance for people living in scheduled areas