The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, attended Gurbani Gayan, organised by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan to mark the concluding event of year-long celebrations of 550th  birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (November...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 5th convocation of Sikkim University in Gangtok, Sikkim today (November 3, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President was happy to note that in a short span of about 12 years, Sikkim University...

Dr Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany called on the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (November 1, 2019).Welcoming German Chancellor to India, the President said that given India’s strong commercial...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, launched Endowment Fund of Indian Institute Technology Delhi at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 31, 2019).Speaking on the  occasion, the President said that endowments globally have become integral to the financial...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the annual convocation of Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi today (October 30, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that government has been making changes in education eco-system...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented first National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards to selected companies here today. The President conferred national awards to winning companies in two categories namely, “Corporate Award for Excellence...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone for Sri Sathya Sai Sanathana Samskruti Project at Sai no Sato, Kakegawa, Japan today (October 23, 2019). Sai  no Sato will be developed as a temple on the lines of Akshardham and Swaminarayan...

The President of India,  Ram Nath Kovind, attended the Indian Community Reception hosted by Shri Jaideep Mazumdar, Ambassador of India to the Philippines in Manila today (October 20, 2019). Addressing the gathering, the President said that Indian community...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the India-Philippines Business Conclave and the 4th ASEAN-India Business Summit  in Manila, Philippines today (October 19, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the potential for the...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, received His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of Netherlands at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 14, 2019). He also hosted a banquet in their honour.Welcoming them to India,...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, laid the foundation stone for the campus of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research at Varuna Village, Mysuru today (October 11, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President was happy to note that Global Campus...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented Colour to the Army Aviation Corps in Nashik today (October 10, 2019). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Army Aviation Corps has earned 273 honours and awards for conspicuous gallantry...

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The President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented the “Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019” to the eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of the elderly persons to mark ‘International Day of older Persons’ at a function...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday invited President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the 550th Prakash Purb celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev ji, including the historic opening of the Kartarpur Corridor.In separate...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the India Today Safaigiri Summit and presented the most effective Swachchta Ambassador award to  Shri Sachin Tendulkar in New Delhi today (October 2,2019) on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 33rd convocation of Ranchi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand today (September 30, 2019). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Jharkhand is home to 40 per cent of the country’s mineral...

The Hon’ble President of India Ram Nath Kovind awarded the President’s Colours to the Corps of Army Air Defence at Gopalpur Military Station on 28 Sep 19 on completion of 25 yrs as an independent arm. The President’s Colours were received by Army AD Centre...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated a seminar on ‘Spirituality for Human and Social Development’ today (September 26, 2019) in New Delhi. This seminar is being organised by the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti to mark the 150th birth anniversary of...

The President of India,  Ram Nath Kovind, presented awards for outstanding contributions in science and technology at a function held at VigyanBhawan in New Delhi today on the occasion of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Foundation...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, unveiled the first Indigenous High Temperature Fuel Cell System developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with Indian industries under India’s flagship program named “New Millennium...

Union Minister for Jal Shakti  Gajendra Singh Sekhawat said that India is eager to share the best practices and also to learn from experiences of others on all important  issues relating to water, as such discussions help in fine tuning policies...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 6th India Water Week-2019, today (September 24, 2019) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The theme of the  India Water Week-2019 is ‘Water Cooperation – Coping with 21st Century Challenges’ and it is...

A group of 169 IAS officers of the 2017 batch, currently attached to  different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India as Assistant Secretaries, called on the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, today (September 23, 2019) at Rashtrapati...

On the concluding day (September 17, 2019) of his visit to Slovenia, the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, attended the Indian community and Friends of India reception in Ljubljana, hosted by Shri Param Jit Mann, Ambassador of India to Slovenia.Addressing...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Villeneuve, Switzerland today (September 14, 2019) in the presence of Mayor and President of Canton Vaud and other dignitaries.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, along with Mr Ueli Maurer, the President of the Swiss Confederation, addressed the Federal Council of Switzerland in Berne today (September 13, 2019). The Federal Council is the highest executive authority in Switzerland....

The President of India,Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the India-Iceland Business Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland today (September 11, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India’s growth and commitment to sustainability and Iceland’s business strengths...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind landed in Reykjavik, Iceland, yesterday (September 9, 2019) in the first leg of his visit to – Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia. This is the first visit of an Indian President to Iceland since the visit of Dr Kalam...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the National Youth Summit in New Delhi today (September 7, 2019), organised by the Youth Awakening Mission, a  youth wing of Paavan Chintan Dhara Charitable Trust, Ghaziabad.Speaking on the occasion,...

At the Swachh Mahotsav event in New Delhi today, The President Ramnath Kovind today complimented the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) for inspiring historic behavior  change in the country and putting forth a model for the world to replicate. He also gave...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Award to 46 Teacherson the occasion of Teachers’ Day, in New Delhi today. The Union Minister for  Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, and the Minister of State for...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the first World Youth Conference on Kindness in New Delhi today (August 23, 2019).Addressing the gathering, the President said that Mahatma Gandhi was not just a great leader and visionary, he was one...

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said education can play an important role in overcoming prejudices and that it needs to go beyond mere literacy.“We need to evaluate and evolve the premise, goals and structure of our education system. Education needs to go...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today, on the anniversary of Quit India Movement, presented the book “Mahatma Gandhi: Chitramaya Jeevan Gatha” to the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind in Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The book narrates the pictorial story...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, attended the Indian community reception, hosted by Shri Sailas Thangal, Ambassador of India to Ivory Coast today (August 3, 2019) in Conakry, Guinea. Addressing the gathering, the President said that given the complementary...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind landed in Conakry, Guinea, yesterday evening (August 1, 2019) in the final leg of his visit to – Benin, The Gambia and Guinea. He  became the first Head of State/Head of Government from India to visit Guinea....

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, landed in Gambia, yesterday (July 30, 2019). This is the first-ever visit of the Head of State/Head of Government from India to The Gambia.  On arrival at the Banjul Airport, the President was received by the...

The President of India Ram Nath Kovind visited Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDDUNIPPD), Delhi today and interacted with the Divyang children who participated in the cultural programme “Divya Kala...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Additional Building Complex of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi today (July 17, 2019). He also received a copy  of translations of 100 Supreme Court judgements in various regional languages.Speaking...

President Ram Nath Kovind has stressed the need for simplification of legal rules and said a system could be designed to provide certified translated copies of the high court's judgements in the local or regional languages.Speaking at the special convocation of...

resident Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday urged the government to ensure stringent punishment for crimes against women and said the new Modi government's main objective was to build a secure nation.Addressing the joint session of Parliament, Kovind said the penal...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday and tendered resignation of the entire Council of Ministers, a mere formality before he is sworn-in for the next term.A Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said the President has accepted the resignation...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, released the India Rankings – 2019 and presented the India Rankings awards to the top eight institutions in different categories at a function held in New Delhi today (April 8, 2019). He also released the Atal Ranking...

President Ram Nath Kovind has forwarded an Election Commission (EC) letter to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh's violation of model code of conduct, asking it to take "necessary action", an official said.The EC letter to the President...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, landed at the Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia in the evening of March 28, 2019, where he was received by Mr Evo Morales Ayma, the President of Plurinational State of Bolivia and other dignitaries....

The President of India,  Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the Indian community and Friends of India in Zagreb, Croatia, yesterday evening (March 26, 2019) at a Reception hosted by Shri Arindam Bagchi, Ambassador of India to Croatia.Speaking on the occasion,...

The President of India,  Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the Croatian-Indian Economic Forum in Zagreb, Croatia today (March 27, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India is known as the land of culture and spiritualism in Croatia. That...

A Boy from South Kashmir's Shopian district was Awarded by President of India Ram Nath Kovind for Bravary and Fighting with Militants last year.16 year old Shopian Boy was Awarded with "Shaurya Chakra" for his Bravary for his Fight against militants when...

Separate groups of officer trainees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) and the Central Engineering Services (Roads) together called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today (March 18, 2019) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Addressing the officer...

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday presented the Padma awards to 54 noted personalities, including scientist S. Nambi Narayanan and actor Manoj Bajpayee.112 personalities were announced for this year's Padma awards on the eve of Republic Day and 47 dignitaries...

Sankara Eye Foundation India is honored to share that Dr. Ramanathan V Ramani, the Founder and Managing Trustee, has been awarded the prestigious “Padma Shri” from the Government of India in recognition of his work in the field of medical services.In 1977, Dr....

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday presented 55 of the 112 Padma awards - a Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and 46 Padma Shri - to distinguished personalities from different fields including a doctor pair.The Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest...

The Hon. President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, launched the Pulse Polio programme for 2019 by administering polio drops to children less than five years old, at the Rahstrapati Bhawan, in the presence of Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family...

President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented the Nari  Shakti Puraskar 2018, the highest civilian honour for women in India, at a special ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on International Women’s Day today. To acknowledge women's achievements,...

Officer Trainees of the 72nd batch of the Indian Revenue Service called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today (March 8, 2019) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Addressing the IRS Officer Trainees, the President said that India is the world’s fastest growing...

Indore  has been awarded the cleanest city in the country in the Swachh Survekshan 2019 (SS 2019) awards while Bhopal has been declared as the cleanest capital. Ujjain has bagged the award for being the cleanest city in the population category of 3 lakh to 10...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented Colours to Air Force Station, Hakimpet, and 5 Base Repair Depot at the Air Force Station, Sulur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, today (March 4, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India’s growing...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize for the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 at a function in Rashtrapati BHawan today (26.02.2019). The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi also attended the function and felicitated...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced the 18th anniversary celebrations of the Swarna Bharat Trust at Venkatachalam, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh today (February 22,  2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President noted that when the Swarna Bharat...