President Kovind, PM Modi extend greetings to nation on Eid al-Adha

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the President urged everyone to share the happiness with the needy and follow social distancing norms and guidelines to contain COVID-19 spread. “Eid Mubarak! Idu’l Zuha symbolises the spirit […]

President Kovind gives assent to promulgation of Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved to promulgate the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 which provides stricter punishments for attacks against health workers even as the country battles the coronavirus outbreak. The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on Wednesday has approved the promulgation of the Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to […]

Trump’s visit has opened a new chapter in India-US ties: President Kovind

The visit of US President Donald Trump to India has opened a new chapter of ‘deep and abiding’ ties between the two countries, President Ram Nath Kovind said in his remarks at the banquet hosted in the honour of the visiting dignitary on Tuesday. “Your (President Trump) visit and the grace of the First Lady […]

Manipur University V-C Prof AP Pandey dismissed over irregularities

President Ram Nath Kovind has dismissed Professor Adya Prasad Pandey from the post of the Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University. As per the latest order issued by deputy secretary to the Government of India, Surat Singh, the President of India, in his capacity as the Visitor of Manipur University, on consideration of facts and materials available […]

President Kovind, PM Modi, other leaders pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on 72nd death anniversary

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders on Thursday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his 72nd death anniversary. Offering tributes to the late leader, PM Modi said the ideals of Bapu will continue to inspire people to build a strong, capable and prosperous country. “A […]

President Kovind receives traditional 21-Gun Salute at Republic Day parade

President Ram Nath Kovind unfurled the National Flag and received the customary 21-gun salute on the 71st Republic Day at Rajpath on Sunday. The salute was presented by 2233 Field Battery under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C Sandeep. The gun position officer was Naib Subedar Anil Chand. The 21 Gun Salute is presented during […]

President Kovind confers National Bravery Awards to duo from Manipur, Assam

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2020 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. In a proud moment for the entire Northeast, two boys from Manipur and Assam received the prestigious National Bravery Awards in a grand ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Lalkansung, a 10-year old boy from Manipur […]

President, PM pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary at the ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial in Delhi on Wednesday morning. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP working president JP Nadd, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and senior […]

President’s Rule imposed in Maharashtra, assembly in suspended animation

Maharashtra came under the President’s Rule on Tuesday and its assembly was kept under “suspended animation” after the recommendation from state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari that it is not possible to form a stable government in the state and the government cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of Constitution. President Ram Nath […]