Marginal and highly fragile tribal communities should not be disturbed in the name of development, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Sunday. “The marginal and highly fragile tribal communities should not be disturbed in the name of development, lest they get destroyed as has happened in the past as a result of attempts to assimilate them,” […]
President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday greeted the nation ahead of the festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal. In his message, he said: “On the joyous occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal, I convey my greetings and best wishes to all citizens of India and wish them prosperity and happiness.” “May the celebrations reinforce the […]
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands can become a “spring board” for India’s engagement with Southeast Asia and the Pacific region and be developed as a trading and tourist hub, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Saturday. Mukherjee also said his visit to the islands was an opportunity to pay homage to the freedom fighters who underwent […]
President Pranab Mukherjee will be on a five-day visit to West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Thursday, an official release said. During the trip (Jan 9-Jan 13), he will attend a series of events in both the states. In Bengal, he will attend the 48th convocation of the Indian Statistical Institute on […]
President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday condoled the death of Swami Nityananda Maharaj, founder secretary of Ramakrishana Vivekananda Mission. In a condolence message, the president said: “I came to know that our most respected Swami Nityananda Maharaj has left for his heavenly abode.” “I expected that he would be cured after getting treatment at AIIMS (All India […]
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Saturday left for an official visit to the Middle East ahead of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva, the president’s office said. The UNHRC session in March is expected to discuss Sri Lanka, where the military has been accused of killing a large number of innocents in […]
The father of the Bengal girl gang-raped twice and allegedly set ablaze, Saturday demanded a CBI probe and said he would take up the matter with President Pranab Mukherjee. The family of the girl is set to meet Mukherjee Jan 7. “We are scheduled to meet the President Jan 7 and will place our demand […]
The New Year’s day Wednesday saw President Pranab Mukherjee giving assent to the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill for setting up of an ombudsman. The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Dec 17 and thed Lok Sabha the following day. It was forwarded to Rashtrapati Bhavan for the president’s assent. The president has signed the […]
President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday greeted the nation on the eve of the New Year and called upon the countrymen to work unitedly towards the collective goal of inclusive development and growth. In his message, the president said: “On the joyous occasion of New Year, I convey my warmest greetings and good wishes to all my […]