Parliament has been converted into an arena of combat rather than debate: Pranab Mukherjee
Aug 15, 2015, at 01:06 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): A day before India celebrates Independence Day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday addressed nation and said the Parliament has been converted into an arena of combat rather than debate.
President condoles loss of lives in Manipur landslides
Aug 03, 2015, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in the landslides triggered by heavy rains in Chandel district of Manipur.
President Mukherjee condoles loss of lives due to cyclone in WB and floods in many other states
Aug 03, 2015, at 12:08 am
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condoled the loss of lives due to Cyclone ‘Komen’ in West Bengal and floods in certain areas of Bihar, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Rajnath Singh meets President over Yakub Memon's mercy plea
Jul 30, 2015, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is meeting President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday evening over 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon's mercy petition after the Supreme Court bench on Wednesday dismissed his plea against the death warrant.
Yakub Memon should be hanged: MHA to President
Jul 30, 2015, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): After the Supreme Court bench on Wednesday dismissed the plea against death warrant of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon, who is to hang on Thursday, President Pranab Mukherjee, who has the last authority of providing mercy, sought the advice of the Ministry of Home Affairs, reports said.
President greets Peru on its national day
Jul 27, 2015, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi, Jul 27 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday greeted the government and people of Peru on the country's National Day on July 28.
Anna Hazare joins ex-servicemen's OROP protest in Delhi
Jul 26, 2015, at 03:57 pm
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): Social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to join former servicemen's protest against the Centre over non-implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme.
President condoles loss of lives due to a cloudburst in J&K
Jul 26, 2015, at 04:01 am
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday condoled the loss of lives due a cloudburst near the Baltal base camp of the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
President inaugurates Ayush Wellness Clinic
Jul 25, 2015, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a new Ayush Wellness Clinic and a restored Clock Tower in Schedule 'B' area of the President's Estateon Saturday to mark the completion of the third year of his Presidency.
President inaugurates 'Nakshatra Vatika' at Rashtrapati Nilayam
Jul 07, 2015, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a ‘Nakshatra Vatika’ at the Rashtrapati Nilayam Gardens, Bolarum, Secunderabad on Monday.
Rashtrapati Bhavan files police complaint against Lalit Modi
Jul 05, 2015, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Bringing fresh troubles to former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi, the Rashtrapati Bhavan filed a formal complaint to Delhi Police against him, said reports.
President to visit Maharashtra on June 25 and 26
Jun 24, 2015, at 10:07 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will visit Maharashtra on June 25 and 26, 2015.
President Pranab Mukherjee greets Muslims on Ramadan
Jun 19, 2015, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday greeted Muslims on the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
Ex-servicemen to hold rallies across India for One Rank One pension
Jun 14, 2015, at 04:44 pm
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Former servicemen will organise Mahasangram rallies in 55 cities across India over their demand of One Rank One Pension on Sunday. The rally will be followed by an indefinite hunger strike from June 15.
President of India greets Putin on the eve of 'Day of Russia'
Jun 11, 2015, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS): The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitation to the Government and people of the Russian Federation on the eve of Day of Russia.
KV Chowdary sworn in as new CVC
Jun 10, 2015, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): K.V. Chowdary was sworn in as as the Central Vigilance Commissioner on Wednesday.
President's estate becomes 100 % Wi-Fi
May 22, 2015, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The President's Estate became 100 % Wi-Fi from Friday.
Delhi's AAP Govt calls bureaucrats for meeting
May 20, 2015, at 03:59 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called a meeting of senior officers to discuss rules and the flow of work amid a bitter tussle of power between Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung.
AAP govt bypasses Jung, appoints yet another bureaucrat
May 20, 2015, at 12:09 am
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): The tussle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi led by Arvind Kejriwal and Governor Najeeb Jung has intensified on Tuesday with the former appointing senior bureaucrat Arvind Ray as Principal Secretary of general administration department bypassing the latter.
President condoles Amitabha Chowdhury's death
May 04, 2015, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of i Amitabha Chowdhury, eminent journalist, writer and scholar.
Indian president sends message on eve of South Africa freedom day
Apr 16, 2015, at 05:30 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa on the eve of the Freedom Day of South Africa (April 17, 2015).
Indian President greets Queen of Denmark on her birthday
Apr 15, 2015, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has conveyed his greetings and felicitations to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, the Queen of the Kingdom of Denmark on her birthday which is on April 16.
President greets Iran on the eve of Nouroz day
Mar 20, 2015, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Mar 20(IBNS) President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the eve of the Nouroz day.
Pranab Mukherjee condemns Tunisia attack
Mar 19, 2015, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday strongly condemned the killings of innocent people in a terrorist attack in the Bardo Museum in Tunisia on Wednesday.
President wishes recovery of former Singapore PM
Mar 18, 2015, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Mar 18(IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has sent his best wishes for speedy recovery of Singapore's former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.
India needs a strong defence to ensure stability : President
Mar 04, 2015, at 06:34 pm
Jodhpur, Mar 4(IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said India is committed to peace and stability for which the country needs an effective deterrence and a strong force.
There should be dialogue in democracy: Modi ahead of Budget session
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there should be dialogue in a democracy and things should be solved through discussion as the Budget Session of Parliament began with the address of President Pranab Mukherjee.
PM, President congratulate Indian cricket team for win
Feb 23, 2015, at 06:16 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday congratulated Indian Cricket Team on winning the match against South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
Follow letter and spirit of Constitution: President tells Guvs
Feb 12, 2015, at 02:37 am
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said any deviation from the principles and provisions embodied in the Constitution would weaken the democratic fabric of the country and asked Governors of all states to follow the letter and spirit of the same.
Pranab Mukherjee to address nation tomorrow
Jan 25, 2015, at 03:05 am
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will address the nation on the eve of the Republic Day on Sunday.