Ram Nath Kovind

In new year, freedom from pandemic: President Kovind, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal extend greetings

As 2021 draws to an end, several leaders like Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind extended their wishes for the new year to the people of the country

Dec 31, 2021, 20:04 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind visits indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant at Kochi

The President appreciated the efforts of Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard towards development of indigenous capabilities in shipbuilding.

Dec 22, 2021, 19:03 PM IST

From hailing ‘uniquely close relationship’ to reiterating support for Bangladesh- 5 key points of President Kovind’s address in Dhaka

Addressing the Indian community in Bangladesh, President Ram Nath Kovind underlined the "uniquely close" relationship between the two countries based on "age-old ties of kinship, shared language and culture".

Dec 17, 2021, 16:07 PM IST

In pics: President Ram Nath Kovind attends Bangladesh's 50th Vijay Diwas

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday attended the Victory Day Parade as the "Guest of Honour" in Bangladesh to mark its 50 years of victory in the Liberation War against Pakistan. President Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind were greeted by President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on their arrival at the venue.

Dec 16, 2021, 18:29 PM IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina calls on President Kovind in Dhaka, discusses issues of bilateral cooperation

President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day on a maiden three-day State Visit during which he will hold talks with his counterpart M Abdul Hamid and attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971.

Dec 15, 2021, 18:38 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Ramna Kali Temple, destroyed by Pakistan Army in 1971, in Dhaka

This is the President's first-ever visit abroad since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dec 15, 2021, 09:48 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind condoles death of CDS

General Bipin Rawat, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, his wife madhulika Rawat and 11 others have been killed in the chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. He was 63. The President of the country, Ram Nath Kovind has expressed grief over the death of CDS Rawat.

Dec 08, 2021, 20:20 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi extend greetings on Navy Day 2021

Navy Day is celebrated every December 4, as on this day in 1971 during the Indo-Pak war, the Indian Navy had undertaken Operation Trident in which its missile boats had carried out an audacious attack to sink enemy ships.

Dec 04, 2021, 11:41 AM IST

President Kovind to confer National Awards for outstanding work towards empowerment of persons with disabilities today

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar will preside over the function, while Union Ministers of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, A Narayanaswamy and Pratima Bhoumik will also grace the occasion.

Dec 03, 2021, 07:18 AM IST

Incumbent upon judges to exercise discretion in their utterances in courtrooms: President Ram Nath Kovind

Addressing the valedictory function of the Constitution Day programme organised by the Supreme Cour on Saturday, President Kovind expressed happiness as he noted that the Indian judiciary has been adhering to the highest standards.

Nov 28, 2021, 07:34 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind to begin two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur today

President Kovind will address the birth centenary celebrations of Chaudhary Harmohan Singh Yadav on November 24 in Kanpur. 

Nov 24, 2021, 06:21 AM IST

PM Modi urges Indians to read more about Gallantry Award winners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to read and learn more about the awardees of the Gallantry Awards 2021.

Nov 23, 2021, 22:16 PM IST

Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh are India's cleanest states, check list of other winners

Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are the second and third cleanest states in the country, preceded by Chhattisgarh. 

Nov 20, 2021, 16:16 PM IST

Indore adjudged India's cleanest city for fifth time in a row; Surat, Vijaywada second and third

The President is presenting Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021 to cleanest cities. Surat and Vijaywada hold the second and third positions respectively.

Nov 20, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

Defence, Home, RAW secretaries and IB Director can now get two-year extension

In 2005, the Union Cabinet had cleared a fixed tenure of two years for Defence Secretary, Home Secretary and Chiefs of Intelligence Bureau and RAW.

Nov 15, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 years

The Ordinances – Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 and Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 – were cleared by President Ram Nath Kovind. 

Nov 14, 2021, 16:25 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi attend conference of Governors and Lieutenant Governors

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Conference of Governors and Lieutenant Governors at Rashtrapati Bhawan in the national capital.

Nov 11, 2021, 13:42 PM IST

Matha B Manjamma Jogati gets Padma Shri, transgender folk dancer's gesture before receiving award goes viral - Watch

Her gesture was also applauded by the audience which comprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among other dignitaries.  

 

Nov 10, 2021, 09:09 AM IST

SP Balasubrahmanyam honoured with Padma Vibhushan posthumously, his son receives award!

Playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on Tuesday.

Nov 09, 2021, 21:20 PM IST

'Encyclopedia of Forest': When barefoot Tulasi Gowda received her Padma Shri from the President

Hailing from Honnali village in Karnataka, she has planted more than 30,000 saplings and takes care of the nurseries of the forest department.

Nov 09, 2021, 12:51 PM IST