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]President Kovind to spend Dussehra with jawans at Drass, salute Kargil heroes
Drass is known as “the Gateway to Ladakh” and is famous for its high-altitude trekking routes and tourist sites. It is also a strategically significant military point, one where the Indian Army personnel have to brave the soaring altitudes and freezing temperatures all year long to guard the LoC.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 05:52 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Prez to visit Prayagraj, lay foundations for high court complex, law varsity
The President will also lay the foundation stones for a multi-level parking facility, an advocate chamber library, and an auditorium.
Updated on Sep 11, 2021 05:39 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
President Ram Nath Kovind to undergo bypass procedure at AIIMS today
President Kovind was shifted to AIIMS last week following chest discomfort.
Published on Mar 30, 2021 07:54 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
Rashtrapati Bhavan to reopen for public from February 6
It will be open on Saturdays and Sundays (except on government holidays), the statement said.
Published on Feb 01, 2021 07:37 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
President Kovind to address nation on the eve of Republic Day
The address will be broadcast from 1900 hrs on the entire national network of the All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version.
Published on Jan 24, 2021 08:15 PM IST
PTI |
Shapoorji Pallonji’s bid for Central Vista avenue lowest
Four firms qualified for the financial bid that opened on January 1 to redevelop the avenue: ITD Cementation quoted Rs 490 crore, NCC Limited quoted Rs 601 crore and Tata Projects Limited quoted Rs 488 crore.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 05:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Anisha Dutta, New Delhi
Apex court says judicial activism permissible to an extent in national interest
The observations were made by the top court in its majority judgement giving green signal to the Centre’s ambitious Central Vista Project, covering a 3-km stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in Lutyens’ Delhi.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 09:35 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
Rashtrapati Bhavan museum complex to reopen from January 5
India has reported less than 300 deaths related to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) every day since the last one week, the government said on Friday, as 256 fatalities were logged from across the country in 24 hours.
Published on Jan 01, 2021 04:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
‘Even Mohan Bhagwat would be called terrorist...’: Rahul Gandhi targets PM
Several Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, were detained on their way to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday as only three leaders were allowed to meet the President.
Updated on Dec 24, 2020 03:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Farmers protest: Athletes march towards Rashtrapati Bhavan to return awards, halted midway
The athletes, who reached Delhi on Sunday, began their march from the Press Club of India but were halted near Krishi Bhavan by the police and sent back.
Updated on Dec 07, 2020 08:00 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
Education Minister presents first copy of his inspirational book on Maharishi Arvind to President
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Saturday presented the first copy of his book “Pioneer of Humanity: Maharshi Arvind” to President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Updated on Dec 06, 2020 10:17 AM IST
New Delhi | By Asian News International| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari
PM Modi likely to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building in Dec: Report
The redevelopment project of Central Vista -- the nation’s power corridor -- envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common central secretariat and revamping of the 3-km-long Rajpath, from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.
Updated on Nov 25, 2020 11:00 AM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
Gujarat: Legislative officers’ meet to mark President Kovind’s first physical event in 7 months
He was advised against physical meetings and programmes in the wake of the rising number of Covid-19 cases
Updated on Nov 25, 2020 10:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Kevadia (Gujarat) | By Saubhadra Chatterjee
Rashtrapati Bhavan, Qutub Minar and other monuments to #GoBlue on World Children’s Day
UNICEF in partnership with Parliamentarian’s Group for Children (PGC) is organizing a Climate Parliament with Children on November 20, under the leadership of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and 30 members of Parliament.
Updated on Nov 15, 2020 03:28 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
Let’s resolve to become a lamp of hope for poor, needy: President’s message on Diwali
President Kovind said the festival, celebrated by people of various religions and sects strengthens the sense of unity, goodwill and fraternity among the people of the country.
Published on Nov 13, 2020 06:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
Pranab Mukherjee: A towering figure of Indian politics leaves behind an unmatched legacy
His death elicited an outpouring of grief across the political spectrum, a reminder of his brand of politics that placed a premium on personal equations—the reason why everyone called him Pranab da and not the distant Pranab babu.
Updated on Sep 01, 2020 09:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Saubhadra Chatterjee
Pranab da, Bharat’s bipartisan Ratna
Mukherjee, 84, died of multiple organ failure after he was admitted to New Delhi’s Army Hospital Research and Referral three weeks ago.
Updated on Sep 01, 2020 01:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
‘May there be joy and prosperity all over’: PM Modi greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesh clay idols privately in homes, or publicly on elaborate pandals.
Updated on Aug 22, 2020 08:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
President accepts Ashok Lavasa’s resignation as Election Commissioner
Ashok Lavasa had on Tuesday sent his resignation as Election Commissioner to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Published on Aug 19, 2020 01:21 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
Former PMs, key senior leaders likely to skip Independence Day ‘At Home’ event due to Covid-19
According to officials involved in the event, former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Devegowda are unlikely to attend the event that will see a subdued gathering of 110 people at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Convention Centre.
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 02:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Saubhadra Chatterji | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
26 Corona crusaders will attend ‘At Home’ event
Among those who have been invited for the function, four people will represent the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and three will represent the Safdarjung Hospital. Out of the 26 special guests, eight are women, according to the list of invitees accessed by HT.
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 12:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Saubhadra Chatterji
Watch: President Kovind’s address to the nation on eve of 74th Independence Day
The President addressed the nation on the eve of 74th Independence Day and spoke to the citizens of India about lessons learnt from coronavirus disease outbreak. President Kovind also paid tributes to the soldiers who lost their lives in Galwan valley clash.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 07:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai
‘From pharmacists to woodcutter’: Corona warriors to grace I-Day event at Rashtrapati Bhavan
A total of about 100 guests, including the corona warriors, are expected to attend the programme which will start with a brief speech by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 05:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Saubhadra Chatterji | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
Rashtrapati Bhavan I-Day guest list cut to 90 people
The plan under consideration involved keeping the guest list to a maximum of 90 -- down from the normal gathering of 1,500 dignitaries. And the Independence Day event will last barely an hour; it usually lasts two-and-a-half hours.
Updated on Aug 05, 2020 02:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Saubhadra Chatterji
Supreme Court extends scope of Central Vista hearings
The court decided this after a former IAS officer and two environmentalists sought intervention in the matter and sought a recall of the apex court’s June 21 order which said that any petition or proceeding concerning the Central Vista project will have to be heard by the Supreme Court.
Updated on Jul 30, 2020 03:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By Murali Krishnan, New Delhi
President donates Rs 20 lakh to Army hospital to buy equipment to combat Covid-19
The contribution from the president will be used to procure units of PAPR (powered air purifying respirator), which are state-of-the-art equipment to enable medical professionals breathe during surgeries and protect them from infection, an official communique said.
Published on Jul 26, 2020 02:56 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
Two paintings and a love story
In the Rashtrapati Bhavan library sits an unlikely art work that tells the tale of an artist in conflict, in hiding, in love.
Updated on Jul 26, 2020 08:06 AM IST
By Praveen Siddharth
‘Will go to Rashtrapati Bhavan, even stage dharna outside PM house’: Gehlot
The announcement came shortly before the CM is expected to meet governor Kalraj Mishra to present a fresh request to convene an assembly session.
Updated on Jul 25, 2020 08:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
PM Modi, President Kovind discuss national, international issues at Rashtrapati Bhavan
After the meeting, the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted a picture of President Kovind with PM Modi and posted about the brief meeting.
Updated on Jul 05, 2020 01:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
US eager to work with India on 6GHz band for wireless, says Ajit Pai
Ultimately, Wi-Fi 6 and 5G will complement each other nicely and form a powerful 1-2 punch of licensed and unlicensed innovation, he told the virtual audience.
Published on Jun 30, 2020 10:36 AM IST
Washington | By Press Trust of India