Tag: President Ram Nath Kovind
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President clears bill giving Delhi LG more powers
The bill, passed by Parliament on Wednesday in a major setback to Delhi's ruling AAP, ensures more constitutional powers to the Central government-appointed Lt. Governor as against the Delhi Assembly.
March 29, 2021 -
Ishant Sharma felicitated on 100th Test by Amit Shah, President Ram Nath Kovind
Sharma received a commemorative plate from President Kovind and a special cap from Shah before the start of the third Test against England.
February 24, 2021 -
Parliament witnesses disturbances over govt’s attitude on farmers’ stir
The Opposition including the Congress took active part in the Rajya Sabha debate and later heard Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply also, except for the Trinamul Congress members who staged a walk-out before Modi began.
February 15, 2021 -
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May spirit of hope and wellness prevail’: PM Modi extends wishes to nation on New Year
The Prime Minister tweeted, “Wishing you a happy 2021! May this year bring good health, joy and prosperity. May the spirit of hope and wellness prevail,”
January 1, 2021 -
TMC demands removal of Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar in memorandum to president
The feud between Jagdeep Dhankhar and West Bengal government has been a major talking point, with both governor and TMC being at loggerheads with each other
December 30, 2020 -
Punjab CM to lead relay sit-in at Rajghat today
As the crisis triggered by the suspension of goods trains aggravated further in Punjab, resulting in complete shutdown of all power plants as well as curtailment of agricultural and vegetables supplies, the CM said he has decided to hold a symbolic relay dharna at Rajghat to bring the state’s grim situation to the Centre’s attention.
November 4, 2020 -
Muted celebrations
Though the event had its traditional grand style, the drastic cut in the guests list made all the difference. Old-timers recall the long queues the distinguished guests made for the small circular stairs to reach the Rashtrapati Bhavan lawns.
August 24, 2020 -
Prez Kovind’s speech will show the ‘path ahead’: PM
On Friday, ahead of India's 74th Independence Day, President Kovind spoke about 4 tough lessons learnt from 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The President saluted India's corona warriors and paid rich tributes to those who laid down their lives at Galwan Valley.
August 15, 2020 -
President Ram Nath Kovind announces Rs 20 lakh to Army R&R Hospital on occasion of Kargil Diwas
The amount has been paid by the President to buy equipment that will help doctors and paramedics to combat the Covid-19 pandemic effectively.
July 26, 2020 -
Prez, PM, others pay tribute to ‘Chief architect of Constitution’ BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary
Many leaders urged people to light a lamp at home and not venture out in view of the lockdown. The celebration was subdued as Ambedkar's followers and politicians did not flock the Chaitya Bhoomi, the Constitution architect's memorial in central Mumbai.
April 14, 2020 -
‘Colour, joy and happiness’: PM Modi extends Holi wishes, avoids celebrations amid Coronavirus outbreak
As per his declaration made last week, PM Modi chose not to participate in any Holi events this year as experts had advised against 'mass gatherings to avoid coronavirus spread'.
March 10, 2020 -
President Kovind rejects mercy petition of Nirbhaya case convict Pawan Gupta
Pawan Gupta had filed a mercy plea before President Ram Nath Kovind on March 2 after the Supreme Court dismissed the curative plea filed by him last week. In his plea he urged the court to convert his death sentence to life imprisonment on the basis of his juvenility at the time of crime.
March 4, 2020 -
Bar Council of Delhi issues notice to Nirbhaya convict’s lawyer over ‘forged’ documents
The high court had asked the Bar Council of Delhi to take action against Singh for filing a forged affidavit in the court and added that without applying his mind or deliberately, he had filed the documents to delay the process.
January 19, 2020 -
‘Ready to face them, whatever pleas they file’: Nirbhaya’s mother
Her remarks came after Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the execution of two of the four death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case while dismissing their curative petitions against their conviction and capital punishment.
January 15, 2020 -
Kiran Bedi accuses Puducherry CM of crossing line of decorum
Last week, CM had submitted a memorandum to visiting President Ram Nath Kovind seeking the recall of Bedi, alleging that she had done nothing for the development of Puducherry and instead been "impeding" implementation of various welfare measures and decisions of his cabinet.
December 29, 2019 -
Jamia violence: BSP MPs meet President Kovind seeking probe against Delhi Police
Leaders of Opposition parties on Tuesday met with the President urging him to intervene on the issue of violence in central universities and advise the Modi government to withdraw the 'unconstitutional and divisive' amended citizenship law.
December 18, 2019