Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Prez Murmu urging deadline extension for Waqf property registration in Bengal
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Five-time Congress Lok Sabha member and ex-West Bengal unit Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu seeking the latter’s intervention in extending the deadline for registration of Waqf property in West Bengal. “I eagerly look forward to your kind intervention in helping out those […]
Indian Navy ‘guardian of the seas and beacon of humanity’, says President Murmu
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the Indian Navy remains the principal guardian of the country’s maritime security, describing it as both a guardian of the seas and a beacon of humanity. She was the chief guest at the operational demonstration of the Indian Navy on the eve of Navy Day […]
President Murmu highlights efforts to expand footwear sector
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that the government is providing an ecosystem and incentives to encourage investment in the footwear sector and urged students to turn entrepreneurs to boost the sector. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) in New Delhi, the President […]
President Murmu mourns loss of lives in TN bus mishap; prays for speedy recovery of injured
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district, where at least 12 people were killed and 40 others sustained injuries In a post on X, the President said she was deeply saddened by the incident […]
President Droupadi Murmu hosts Blind Women’s T20 World Cup winners
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu hosted the Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team, winner of the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, an official said on Saturday. “The team presented the President with an autographed cricket bat. The President congratulated the team members on winning the T20 World Cup and […]
President Murmu’s historic speech marks a golden moment in Odisha’s democracy: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, Nov 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that President Droupadi Murmu’s address in the state Assembly on Thursday will forever remain etched in golden letters in the democratic chronicles of Odisha. In his speech on the historic occasion, CM Majhi said, “Today will be etched in golden letters in the democratic […]
President Murmu urges legislators to build prosperous Odisha ahead of 2036 centenary
Bhubaneswar, Nov 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday called upon political leaders, farmers, labourers, women, bureaucrats, intellectuals, and the youth of Odisha to work together to build a prosperous State by 2036, saying this would be Odisha’s greatest contribution to India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. During her historic address to […]
Constitution is country’s ‘national text’ that guides institutions, personal conduct: President Murmu
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Constitution of India is not merely a legislative document but the “national text” that guides institutions and personal conduct. The President was addressing the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court. Paying homage to the founding fathers who “crafted the largest […]
Martyrdom Day eve: President Murmu pays tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur, calls for unity
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) On the eve of ‘Martyrdom Day’ of Guru Teg Bahadur, President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday called upon people to adopt his values and strengthen unity. In a message, she said, “I pay my humble tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on the occasion of his 350th martyrdom day.” She said […]
Addressing parliamentarians, President Murmu terms 2025 significant year for India-Angola ties
Luanda, Nov 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday highlighted that a history of anti-colonial struggle and democratic values are shared linkages between India and Angola. Addressing the National Assembly of Angola at Luanda, President Murmu highlighted that while India is the world’s largest democracy, Angola is one of Africa’s most vibrant democracies. She termed […]
