New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday termed the Modi government’s decision to provide 10 per cent quota to the economically backwards sections among upper castes as “historic” and said it will help provide justice to the poor. Addressing the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members[Read More…]
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Centre working for sustainable solution to farmers’ problem: President Ram Nath Kovind
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said that the Centre was working for sustainable solutions to the issues faced by farmers and has taken some recommendable steps to improve their conditions. Addressing a joint sitting Parliament at the beginning of the Budget Session, Kovind said: “My government is[Read More…]
Sudhir Bhargava takes oath as 9th Chief Information Commissioner
New Delhi: Sudhir Bhargava, former Secretary in the Ministry of Social Justice, on Tuesday took oath as the ninth Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission (CIC). President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to Bhargava at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, a communique from Rashtrapati[Read More…]
Bhutanese PM Lotay Tshering calls on President Ram Nath Kovind
New Delhi: Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering called on President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Saturday, the concluding day of his three-day visit to India. Welcoming Tshering and his delegation on the golden jubilee year of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, Kovind[Read More…]
Kovind calls for more participation in education
Haridwar: President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday exhorted people from all streams of the society to ensure their participation and contribution to education. Speaking at an event at the Patanjali University after inaugurating the two-day ‘Gyan Kumbh’ here, the President urged the participants to find solutions to the challenges to[Read More…]
President Ram Nath Kovind signs 2 MoU with Cyprus; says India is open for business
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, reached Cyprus yesterday (September 2, 2018) on the first leg of his State Visit to three European nations – Cyprus, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. He addressed the members of the House of Representatives of Cyprus today (September 3, 2018) in Nicosia. Speaking[Read More…]
Raksha Bandhan: President Ram Nath Kovind greets India on Rakhi
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Raksha Bandhan has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad. Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the unique[Read More…]
President Kovind grants Rajya Sabha seat to Ram Sakal, earlier booked for abusing police
Former BJP MP Ram Sakal, who was under the spotlight for allegedly misbehaving with police officials, has been nominated as one of the members in Rajya Sabha by President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday morning. Just two month back in July, Ram Sakal’s video went viral on the social media,[Read More…]
President approves ordinance on death penalty to child rapists
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday approved an ordinance to provide death penalty to those convicted of raping a child below the age of 12. The Union Cabinet had on Saturday cleared an ordinance that seeks to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act by including[Read More…]
Farmers across India need different solutions, says President
Kanpur: President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday said farmers in different parts of the country need different solutions and that the quality of farm products should be of international standards. “In a country as vast as India, problems of farmers in different regions are different. We will have to find solutions[Read More…]
President, VP, PM Modi greet nation on Christmas
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished the nation on the occasion of Christmas. “Merry Christmas to all fellow citizens, especially our Christian brothers and sisters. May the festival bring happiness to our families and our shared society,” Kovind tweeted. “Extend[Read More…]
Kovind, Naidu, PM Modi greet Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 93rd birthday
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 93rd birthday. “Birthday wishes to our much-loved and respected former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee,” Kovind tweeted. Naidu said: “Convey my heartfelt greetings to Bharat[Read More…]
President raises concern over poor representation of weaker sections, women in judiciary
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday expressed concern over the “unacceptably low” representation of women, OBCs, SC/STs in the higher judiciary and called for steps to remedy the situation. “There is unacceptably low representation of traditionally weaker sections such as OBCs, SCs and STs especially in the higher judiciary,” President[Read More…]
President Kovind to visit Assam, Arunachal, Manipur
President Ram Nath Kovind will embark on a four-day visit to the north-eastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur from November 19. This will be Kovind’s first visit to the northeast after becoming the President, an official statement said. While the President will participate in the valedictory function of[Read More…]
President Kovind launches third phase of Bihar’s agriculture road map
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday launched the much-awaited third phase of Bihar’s Agriculture Road Map (2017-22) that will focus on increasing income of farmers among other things. The roadmap of Rs 1.54 lakh crore will also focus on ensuring sustainable development of the agriculture sector by emphasizing on organic[Read More…]
President Kovind to mark his first official visit today
In his first official visit, President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Gujarat on Sunday and will stay there till Monday. According to a statement released by the President’s secretary, the President will visit Sabarmati Ashram on Sunday. On the same day, he will be the chief guest at the launch[Read More…]