President Ram Nath Kovind
Professor Sudhir Jain is new BHU vice-chancellor
The BHU registrar office has confirmed the appointment of Prof Jain as the vice-chancellor for a term of three years or until he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. BHU spokesman Rajesh Singh said Prof Jain will assume charge as 28th vice-chancellor of the university.
President Kovind talks about COP26 goals, Har Ghar Jal scheme at Governors' meet
The president, while referring to the ongoing 26th annual summit of the climate change conference (COP26) in the UK's Glasgow, talked about the commitment and capability India has shown in front of the world community regarding several global issues. He also said that our country has emerged as the only major economy that has made tangible progress on the 'Paris Commitment'.
Nepali Army chief coferred with honorary general rank of Indian Army
Sharma was conferred the honorary rank at a special ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, a communiqe from the President's office said. The citation mentioned that throughout his exemplary career, Sharma, an alumnus of Nepali Military Academy who was commissioned into the Nepali Army in March 1984, has demonstrated dynamic leadership, outstanding professionalism and has also been an advocate of subsiting modernisation process of the Nepali Army.
Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba accorded hero's welcome in Karnataka
The whole country saluted the 65-year-old Hajabba for his contribution and appreciated his humility for walking barefoot towards the dais to receive the honour from President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday. Hundreds of people gathered at the Mangaluru International Airport to welcome him. As soon as he landed and emerged from the lobby, his fans surrounded him and felicitated him with bouquets and shawls amid cheering and clapping.
Lesser known Indians shine in Padma awards glory
President Ram Nath Kovind presented them the awards at the civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Himmatram Bhambhu from Rajasthan's Nagaur district has not just raised a forest with 11,000 trees on 25 bigha land in a village near Nagaur but has planted more than five lakh trees in five years. His fights for saving the environment includes taking cudgels on behalf of the wild animals against hunters and poachers and being more vigilant than the Forest Department.
Padma Awards 2021: Sushma Swaraj given Padma Vibhushan posthumously | Here's complete list
The Padma Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. And the Padma Bhushan awards are given for distinguished service of a high order.
President Kovind extends Deepawali greetings to people
"Deepawali festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. This festival is largely celebrated by people following different beliefs across various sections of our society. The auspicious occasion of Deepawali gives a message of mutual affection, fraternity and brotherhood. In fact, it is an occasion to share our prosperity and happiness with each other," a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said quoting the President.
President, VP remember Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary
The President, along with other officials, paid floral tributes to the leader at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He also visited Sardar Patel Chowk in the national capital to pay homage at the statue of the freedom fighter. Venkaiah Naidu remembered called him as a "colossal figure" in the freedom struggle, a messiah for peasants, a sagacious statesman, organiser par excellence and epitome of wisdom.
President to celebrate Dussehra with jawans at Drass
"On October 14, the President will perform Sindhu Darshan puja at the Sindhu Ghat in Leh. He will also interact with the troops at Udhampur in the evening," a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said on Wednesday. On October 15, the President will pay tributes at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass and interact with the officers and jawans, it added.
Covid united all Indians, says President Kovind
He was speaking on the occasion of the inauguration of the newly built Teaching Hospital of the Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences at Chamarajanagar, Karnataka on Thursday. "We faced a devastating wave of Covid infections this year. It was a serious crisis, but it also united all Indians in the fight against the invisible enemy," he noted.
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