Teachers' Day 2020: President Ram Nath Kovind to honour 47 teachers in virtual ceremony
Besides conferring the awards, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the University Grants Commission will also organise webinars on the occasion to highlight salient features of the recently introduced National Education Policy 2020.
Sep 05, 2020, 08:16 AM IST
My father's dream is being fulfilled: Para-swimmer Suyash Jadhav on winning Arjuna Award
The 2018 Asian Para Games Gold medallist will be conferred the Arjuna Award on Saturday
Aug 29, 2020, 16:12 PM IST
National Sports Awards 2020: President Ram Nath Kovind virtually honours 65 athletes; Rohit Sharma, Ishant Sharma miss ceremony
For the first time in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the National Sports Awards was conducted virtually on Saturday, with a total of 65 awardees attending this year's ceremony from various locations across the country.
Aug 29, 2020, 13:14 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on his 115th birth anniversary
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Saturday paid rich tribute to 'The Wizard of Indian Hockey' Major Dhyan Chand on the occasion of the latter's 115th birth anniversary.
Aug 29, 2020, 10:40 AM IST
National Sports Day: President Ram Nath Kovind to virtually confer National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020 on August 29
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, President of the Indian Olympic Association Narendra Dhruv Batra and several other dignitaries will attend the ceremony from Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
Aug 28, 2020, 23:19 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi express grief at loss of lives in Srisailam hydroelectric plant fire tragedy
Initial reports indicated that a short circuit led to an explosion resulting in a huge fire and a thick layer of smoke later engulfed the entire spot.
Aug 21, 2020, 19:12 PM IST
India reaffirms support for democratic, secure, and peaceful Afghanistan, calls it 'beloved brother'
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan sent his greetings calling the country a "brother", at the special Independence Day event, organised at the Afghan mission in Delhi.
Aug 19, 2020, 18:25 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to soon fly in VVIP custom-made aircraft Boeing 777 'Air India One'; officials en route to US to receive delivery
Top government officials said that a team of senior officials of the central government have gone to the United States to receive the delivery of Special Extra Section Flight (SESF) or VVIP aircraft 'Air India One'.
Aug 15, 2020, 10:30 AM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind approves gallantry award for defence personnel, 4 get Shaurya Chakra
Wing Commander Vishak Nair from the Indian Air Force was also awarded the Shaurya Chakra.
Aug 14, 2020, 23:42 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind's remarks encapsulate spirit of 130 crore Indians: PM Narendra Modi
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, PM Modi added that the speech highlights the path ahead to build a strong, prosperous and united nation.
Aug 14, 2020, 22:26 PM IST
Three Delhi Police personnel invited by President Ram Nath Kovind for At Home function at Rashtrapati Bhawan
Three Delhi Police personnel have been invited by President Ram Nath Kovind for At Home function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in recognition of their work as ‘Corona Worriers’.
Aug 14, 2020, 20:24 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of 74th Independence Day: Full speech
In his address to the nation on the eve of the 74th Independence Day, the President complimented the COVID warriors.
Aug 14, 2020, 20:16 PM IST
Bravery of soldiers showed India capable of giving befitting response to any attempt of aggression: President Kovind
President Kovind took a jibe at China saying that "some in our neighbourhood tried to carry out their misadventure of expansion" at a time when "world community needs to fight together against the greatest challenge before humanity".
Aug 14, 2020, 19:52 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind to address nation on eve of 74th Independence Day
The address will be broadcast from 7.00 pm onwards on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and overall Doordarshan channels in Hindi, followed by the English version, it said.
Aug 13, 2020, 22:48 PM IST
A special gift from President for a Teen Champ
Riyaz, 16, had never even seen a racing bicycle. Three years later, his obvious potential in the sport has earned him special recognition from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Aug 02, 2020, 07:16 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi meets President Ram Nath Kovind to discuss various issues: Rashtrapati Bhavan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 5) called on President Ram Nath Kovind and the two leaders discussed issues of national and international importance, Rashtrapati Bhavan officials said.
Jul 05, 2020, 13:59 PM IST
Co-op banks come under RBI as President clears ordinance
The government had issued ordinance to operationalise new provisions of the Act quickly in the interest of millions of depositors who use the cooperative channel to undertake banking transactions including making deposit of their hard earned money.
Jun 27, 2020, 15:31 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and others pay homage to hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr.
Balbir Singh Sr was awarded the Padma Shri award in 1957 besides also being conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Life Time Achievement Award by Hockey India in 2015.
May 25, 2020, 12:52 PM IST
No President's Secretariat staffer tested COVID-19 positive, clarifies Rashtrapati Bhavan
"The secretariat along with the local administration is taking all the preventive measures required under the government guidelines," a statement from the Rashtrapati Bhawan read.
Apr 21, 2020, 15:42 PM IST
BR Ambedkar Jayanti today: President, PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tributes to architect of Indian Constitution
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and top political leaders on Tuesday (April 14, 2020) paid tributes to the architect of the Indian Constitution BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.
Apr 14, 2020, 12:29 PM IST
