Tag: Ram Nath Kovind
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PM Modi, President Kovind greet nation on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
Last evening, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has also wished the nation on the eve of Eid.
May 25, 2020 -
‘Sad to hear passing of hockey legend Shri Balbir Singh Sr,’ says President Kovind
One of India’s most successful sporting stars, the former centre-forward was the only Indian among 16 legends selected by the International Olympic Committee across modern Olympic history.
May 25, 2020 -
President Ram Nath Kovind greets fellow citizens on eve of Id-ul-Fitr
The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu also wished the nation on the eve of the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
May 24, 2020 -
In a first, President accepts foreign envoys’ credentials via video link
In this regard, he called the digitally-enabled credentials ceremony a special day in India’s engagement with the diplomatic community in New Delhi.
May 22, 2020 -
COVID-19 fight: President takes 30% salary cut for a year; domestic tours, expenses to be reduced
Earlier in April, the Government had decided to slash the salaries of the President, Prime Minister, Central ministers and MPs by 30 per cent for the coming year amid concerns over the long-standing crisis looming in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
May 14, 2020 -
‘Landmark moment in Indian history’: PM Modi, President remember Pokhran-II on National Technology Day
As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted the importance of technology in the fight against the Coronavirus as Technology Day was observed.
May 11, 2020 -
Here’s why White House ‘unfollowed’ PM Modi, President Kovind on Twitter weeks after ‘following’ them
The White House has said that its Twitter handle typically ‘follows’ the accounts of officials from host countries for a brief period during a presidential trip to retweet their messages in support of the visit.
April 30, 2020 -
White House ‘unfollows’ PM Modi, President Kovind on Twitter weeks after following accounts
On April 10, the White House followed the personal Twitter handles of PM Modi, his office (PMO) and President Ram Nath Kovind, making the two the only world leaders to be followed by the account.
April 29, 2020 -
President appoints Sanjay Kothari as Central Vigilance Commissioner
On April 20, retired Assam-Meghalaya IAS officer KD Tripathi was appointed for Sanjay Kothari’s replacement as secretary to the President.
April 25, 2020 -
President nod for ordinance to protect health workers; PM says Govt committed to safeguard medical fraternity
Earlier on Wednesday, the Union Cabinet had approved the ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, making such offences as non-bailable carrying an imprisonment up to 7 years and a maximum of Rs 5 Lakh fine if anyone is found guilty.
April 23, 2020 -
Covid, Cleanliness & Gandhi
The Mahatma believed that we are trustees of Mother Earth. But we have relentlessly transformed the planet by raising temperatures and sea levels, destroying biodiversity and polluting the atmosphere. Nature has every reason to retaliate against destructive human activities. Indeed, the real reason for the recurring catastrophes is the abuse of Nature. The outbreak of Covid-19 is Nature's proactive response to the suicidal behaviour of homo not-so-sapiens. If we cannot learn to stop ripping apart the gown of Nature in the pursuit of short-term gain, this could be our final hour
April 17, 2020 -
Madhya Pradesh: Congress leader seeks ‘President rule’ if Shivraj Singh Chouhan fails to form cabinet
Congress leader Vivek Tanka wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind and called it an “unconstitutional governance”.
April 11, 2020 -
President, Vice-President to have video conferencing with CMs, Guvs
The agenda of the call would include the cases of coronavirus cases in states, Red Cross' role with a focus on vulnerable sections.
April 2, 2020 -
President donates one month salary to PM CARES fund; PM Modi says, ‘Rashtrapati Ji is inspiring nation’
The PM-CARES Fund has been set up keeping in mind the need for having a dedicated national fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation, like posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide relief to the affected. This Fund will also cater to similar distressing situations if they occur in the times ahead.
March 29, 2020 -
President Kovind tells governors to rope in pvt doctors, relief workers to combat COVID-19
President Kovind appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues and all Chief Ministers of the country who are working round the clock to tackle the menace of the COVID-19.
March 27, 2020 -
Singer Kanika Kapoor, who tested positive for Coronavirus, booked for ‘negligence’
The celebrity is learnt to have attended at least three gatherings in Lucknow, including a party where political leaders were present, endangering the lives of many.
March 21, 2020 -
Coronavirus Update: BJP MP met President Kovind, Hema Malini, Mary Kom after Kanika Kapoor’s party
Two days ago, Singh along with his colleagues met the President Ram Nath Kovind over a breakfast at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
March 20, 2020