Soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance, says President Pranab Mukherjee in farewell address to nation
Good governance would enable the people to "shape their own lives through transparent, accountable and participatory political institutions", the president said.
Jul 24, 2017, 22:39 PM IST
Highlights of President Pranab Mukherjee's farewell address to the nation
A reordering of society is only possible through the transformative power of education, says President Pranab Mukherjee.
Jul 24, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee's farewell address to the nation: As it happened
Pranab Mukherjee was elected 13th President of India.
Jul 24, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
PM Modi hosts farewell dinner for President Mukherjee, presents memento
"In keeping with tradition, PM Narendra Modi presents a memento to President on the occasion of farewell hosted by him for the President," a Press Information Bureau tweet said.
Jul 22, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
President Mukherjee to distribute LPG connections to 2.5 crore BPL families in West Bengal
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is an ambitious social welfare scheme of Prime Minister Modi-led Government launched on May 1, 2016 from Ballia in Uttar Pradesh.
Jul 14, 2017, 23:23 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee calls for reservation for women in Parliament
Mukherjee said the recognition of women in the country's growth has not been taken into account while calculating the GDP, which reflects the attitude of discrimination of the society.
Mar 03, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Owning Rs 500, Rs 1,000 old notes illegal; President promulgates Ordinance criminalising ownership of such note
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday promulgated the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Ordinance, 2016, which criminalises holding of Rs 5,00 and Rs 1,000 notes, and makes holding, transferring and receiving of these specified bank notes illegal and punishable with imposition of penalty.
Dec 30, 2016, 21:08 PM IST
SYL row: All party delegation to call on President Mukherjee, PM Modi
Congratulating the people on the favourable verdict, the chief minister said the state would soon get water from the SYL Canal.
Nov 20, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
President Mukherjee to take class on Teachers' Day
For the second year in a row, President Pranab Mukherjee will don the hat of a teacher on this occasion as requested by the Delhi government, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said today.
Sep 03, 2016, 21:01 PM IST
Universities should be bastions of free speech, debate: President Mukherjee
At the first convocation of Nalanda University, he said the varsity reflects an idea, a culture which flourished for 1,200 years before it was destroyed in the 13th century.
Aug 27, 2016, 18:23 PM IST
President Mukherjee lauds indomitable spirit of Siachen miracle soldier
Koppad, who was miraculously found alive after remaining buried under snow for six days, is comatose and his condition is extremely critical.
Feb 09, 2016, 20:39 PM IST
President hosts lunch for 100 women achievers
The 100 women achievers were selected by the ministry of Women and Child Development through a nationwide contest and public nominations.
Jan 22, 2016, 21:03 PM IST
Cleaning Ganga is like worshipping her: President
The president made the comment after inaugurating a statue of Hindu god Shiva at Seth Banshidhar Jalan Smriti Mandir in Howrah.
Dec 13, 2015, 16:23 PM IST
India-Bangladesh relations a good example of friendly ties with neighbours, says Prez Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee said that India-Bangladesh relations is a good example of progress.
Nov 19, 2015, 04:11 AM IST
