New Delhi: On the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to citizens and called for collective efforts to build a developed India by 2047, the centenary year of Independence. In her Independence Day eve address, the President said the Tricolour symbolises India’s freedom and paid tribute to freedom fighters who helped Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025 to eminent artists in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the President said the honoured artists collectively represent India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. She highlighted the importance of preserving folk and tribal art forms, many of Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to former President of India V.V. Giri on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. President Murmu paid her respects to the former President and remembered his contribution to the nation.
Srinagar: President Droupadi Murmu has conferred the National Handloom Award on two master weavers from Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir in recognition of their contribution to the traditional art of Kani weaving. Kani weaving is an ancient and highly intricate handloom tapestry technique from Kashmir. Artisans use small wooden spools, known as kanis, to Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on today attended the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, where she presented the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and the National Handloom Awards 2025 to outstanding artisans and weavers. The awards recognise excellence in handloom weaving and honour the contribution of artisans Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a series of initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan and the President’s Estates to mark the completion of four years in office on July 25. Among the key initiatives was the launch of an application-based e-Audio Guide for visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Read More…
Bucharest: On the final day of her State visit to Romania, President Droupadi Murmu addressed members of the Indian community and ‘Friends of India’ in Bucharest, highlighting the strong people-to-people ties between India and Romania. She praised the Indian diaspora for contributing to Romania’s development while promoting India’s culture and values. The President urged the Read More…
Bucharest: President Droupadi Murmu was on Friday conferred an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (BUES) during her State Visit to Romania. The honorary degree, the university’s highest academic distinction, is awarded to eminent personalities in recognition of their exceptional contributions to academia, public service and international cooperation. President Read More…
Skopje: President Droupadi Murmu, along with North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, on Wednesday unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu said Mahatma Gandhi’s message of truth and non-violence belongs to all humanity and remains relevant in a world facing conflict and division. She Read More…
Skopje: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday addressed the Assembly of North Macedonia, calling for stronger parliamentary cooperation and deeper bilateral ties between the two democracies. Speaking in the presence of North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Murmu said India views North Macedonia as an important partner in building a stable, multipolar, and prosperous global future. She Read More…