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September 20, 2023 1:43 PM

Prez Droupadi Murmu addresses the conference of National Human Rights Institutions of Asia Pacific region in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu today said that the Indian Constitution has enabled numerous silent revolutions, in the field of gender justice, and protection of life and dignity since its inception. Addressing the conference of National Human Rights Institutions of the Asia Pacific region in New Delhi, the President said that over the years, the government has also launched a number of ambitious schemes to ensure basic facilities like housing, toilets, education, and health facilities and thus protec...

September 20, 2023 11:43 AM

President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on the festival of Nuakhai

President Droupadi Murmu greeted citizens on the festival of Nuakhai. In her greetings the president wished for the prosperity of the country and its people. Nuakhai is an agrarian festival celebrated in the western districts of Odisha where the first produce of the field is offered to the goddess and people seek the blessings of elders in each household. The festival is mostly celebrated in Sambalpur, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, Deogarh, ...

September 7, 2023 7:40 AM

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to everyone on occasion of Janmashtami

President Droupadi Murmu has extended her greetings and best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Janmashtami. The auspicious festival of Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Krishna. In her message, the President said, this festival is also an opportunity to learn from the life teachings of Lord Krishna. She said, this festival promotes the spirit of love and devotion among the people. The President Murmu said, Lord Krishna has shown the way to establish an ideal society by f...

September 4, 2023 9:43 PM

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to teachers in the country on the eve of Teacher's Day

President Droupadi Murmu has extended greetings to all the teachers in the country on the eve of Teacher's Day. In her message, she said this day marks the birth anniversary of the great educationist, philosopher, and former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. She said Teachers' Day is an occasion when the nation honours the profession of teaching and recognizes the services and efforts of teachers toward building the future of the students. President Murmu said the role o...

September 4, 2023 2:02 PM

President Droupadi Murmu unveils Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Gandhi Darshan near Rajghat in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu today unveiled a 12 feet high statue of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi and a 'Gandhi Vatika' at Gandhi Darshan near Rajghat in New Delhi. To enhance the visitor experience, a selfie point has been established within Gandhi Vatika. The Gandhi Vatika features multiple statues of Mahatma Gandhi depicting him in various postures. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Mahatma Gandhi's ideals and values have given a new direction...

September 2, 2023 8:38 PM

PM Modi calls on President Murmu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. President Murmu complimented him for the success of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission....

September 1, 2023 8:27 PM

Example of ‘High Science’ at ‘Low Cost’ presented by India is appreciated globally, says President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu today addressed the 10th convocation of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya at Bilaspur during a two-day stay in Chhattisgarh. The President also interacted with people of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of Chhattisgarh at Raj Bhavan Raipur. Akashvani correspondent reports that President Draupadi Murmu said that the example of ‘High Science’ at ‘Low Cost’ presented by India is appreciated in the country and abroad. Speaking about the recent success of Ch...

September 1, 2023 1:50 PM

President Droupadi Murmu attends 10th convocation ceremony of Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 10th convocation ceremony of Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur today during her two-day stay in Chhattisgarh. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that only by following the ideals of equality, the youth can walk the path of happiness and build a better society. She said that our country is in ‘Amrit Kaal’, if the youth follow the basic duties mentioned in the Constitution, overall development will definitely gain momentum. During ...

August 31, 2023 1:54 PM

President Draupadi Murmu launches “Year of Positive Change” in Raipur

President Draupadi Murmu launched the state level program of “Year of Positive Change” at Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya in Raipur today. Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel were also present on the occasion. The President reached Raipur this morning on his two-day visit to Chhattisgarh. The President will attend various programs in Raipur and Bilaspur during these two days. The President will attend the convoca...

August 28, 2023 6:26 PM

President Droupadi Murmu releases commemorative coin on NT Rama Rao on his centenary year

President Droupadi Murmu released the commemorative coin on NT Rama Rao on his centenary year at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Late NT Rama Rao enriched Indian cinema and culture through Telugu films. She said that he breathed life into the prominent characters of Ramayana and Mahabharata through his acting. She noted that NTR also spread the message of social justice and equality through one of his films 'Manushulanta Okkate...