President Murmu visits birthplace in Odisha
2 weeks, 2 days ago

President Murmu visits birthplace in Odisha

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA: For the first time since assuming the country’s top Constitutional post, President Droupadi Murmu visited her birthplace Uparbeda village under Kusumi block in Mayurbhanj district on Friday. After reaching the village, the President went to Uparbeda government upper primary school, her alma mater, where she spent her early years as a student. Recalling her childhood memories, Murmu said the school used to operate from a small thatched house when she was a student there. Thanking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for the school’s development, the President emphasised on the importance of education, which she said, will determine the future.

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President Droupadi Murmu lays foundation for three new railway lines in Odisha
2 weeks, 2 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu lays foundation for three new railway lines in Odisha

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday laid the foundation for six projects in Odisha, including three new railway lines, worth a total of ₹6,400 crore. Bangriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia and Badampahar-Keonjhargarh are the railway lines for which the foundation stones were laid by Ms. Murmu in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Tribal Affairs …

President Droupadi Murmu Embarks On 3-Day Visit To Tamil Nadu From Today
3 weeks, 5 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu Embarks On 3-Day Visit To Tamil Nadu From Today

ABP News  

President of India Droupadi Murmu arrived in Coimbatore on Wednesday marking the start of her three-day official visit to Tamil Nadu from November 27 to November 30. The President is scheduled to stay at Raj Bhavan in Ooty on November 27 and will engage in key activities during her visit, including interactions with defence personnel and members of tribal communities. …

Odisha makes extensive preparation for President Droupadi Murmu’s 5-day visit
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Odisha makes extensive preparation for President Droupadi Murmu’s 5-day visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated comprehensive preparations for President Droupadi Murmu’s five-day state visit, set to begin on December 3. Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a high-level review meeting on Friday with DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, development commissioner Anu Garg, and additional chief secretary Satyabrat Sahu to finalise the arrangements. On December 3, President Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar …

President Murmu offers prayers at Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur
3 months, 2 weeks ago

President Murmu offers prayers at Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur

Hindustan Times  

Pune: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to Maharashtra by offering prayers at the famous temple of goddess Mahalaxmi in Kolhapur city. President Droupadi Murmu on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to Maharashtra by offering prayers at the famous temple of goddess Mahalaxmi in Kolhapur city. The President later attended the golden jubilee celebration of …

President Murmu interacts with school students, stresses environment conservation
4 months, 4 weeks ago

President Murmu interacts with school students, stresses environment conservation

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on July 25 took up the role of a teacher for students of central school in the President's Estate, interacting with them on the issue of global warming while also suggesting ways for environment conservation. During her interactive session with Class 9 students of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi, she also emphasised the need for …

President Murmu arrives in Odisha on a 4-day visit
9 months, 3 weeks ago

President Murmu arrives in Odisha on a 4-day visit

Deccan Chronicle  

President Droupadi Murmu Odisha on Wednesday arrived in Odisha on a four-day visit to the state. She arrived at Khiching in Mayurbhanj district from Ranchi on a special helicopter of the Indian Air Force in the afternoon.On her arrival, she was accorded a warm welcome by the state government in the presence of Governor Raghubar Das, Union minister Bishweswar Tudu, …

Murmu in TN for Maritime Convocation
1 year, 1 month ago

Murmu in TN for Maritime Convocation

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: President Droupadi Murmu arrived here on Thursday to preside over the eighth convocation of the Indian Maritime University on October 27.On her arrival here from Karnataka, Murmu was accorded a warm welcome at the airport by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin and state ministers including Duraimurugan. President Murmu, Governor Ravi, Union Minister for …

President Droupadi Murmu emphasises on women's education for societal progress
1 year, 4 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu emphasises on women's education for societal progress

India Today  

The University of Madras recently hosted its 165th convocation with President Droupadi Murmu as the esteemed Chief Guest.The ceremony witnessed the conferral of more than one lakh degrees to deserving graduates. President Murmu praised the university as a shining example of promoting equal opportunities for women in education. Educated women can make greater contributions to the economy, provide leadership in …

President Murmu to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry from August 5 to 8
1 year, 4 months ago

President Murmu to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry from August 5 to 8

India Today  

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from August 5 to 8, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. The president will visit the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and interact with mahouts and cavadies of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, it said. "On the same day, at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, she will also meet the members …

Morning Digest | Home Minister Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha that government is ready for discussion on Manipur; government approves 8.15% interest rate for PF deposits, and more
1 year, 4 months ago

Morning Digest | Home Minister Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha that government is ready for discussion on Manipur; government approves 8.15% interest rate for PF deposits, and more

The Hindu  

Home Minister Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha that the government is ready for discussion Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha on July 24 that the government was ready for a discussion on Manipur on the floor of the House as the country needs to know the truth about the sensitive situation in the State. Parliament monsoon session …

Video | President Murmu visits Odisha's ‘black tigers’ habitat Similipal Tiger Reserve
1 year, 7 months ago

Video | President Murmu visits Odisha's ‘black tigers’ habitat Similipal Tiger Reserve

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday visited the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. President Murmu in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve on Friday During her visit, President Murmu took a leisurely walk inside the tiger reserve, enjoying the serene environment and observing the wildlife, including deer and monkeys. A video from Rashtrapati Bhavan, shared by news agency ANI, showed President Murmu donning …

President\'s six-day visit to Kerala, TN, Lakshadweep begins today
1 year, 9 months ago

President\'s six-day visit to Kerala, TN, Lakshadweep begins today

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: President Droupadi Murmu will arrive here on Thursday as part of her six-day visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Lakshadweep. Murmu will visit INS Vikrant, the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, when she arrives in Kochi in the afternoon. Later, she will present the President's Colour to INS Dronacharya, the Gunnery School of the Indian Navy here, officials …

President Droupadi Murmu to embark on two-day official visit to Odisha today | CHECK SCHEDULE
1 year, 10 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu to embark on two-day official visit to Odisha today | CHECK SCHEDULE

India TV News  

President Murmu's Odisha visit: President Droupadi Murmu will, on Friday, embark on her two-day visit to Odisha to attend official functions. President Murmu to visit Lord Lingaraj temple On Saturday, the second day of her visit, Murmu will first pay a visit to the Lord Lingaraj temple and then inaugurate the second Indian Rice Congress at the National Rice Research …

President Murmu leaves for Delhi after visit to Yadadri
1 year, 11 months ago

President Murmu leaves for Delhi after visit to Yadadri

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: President Droupadi Murmu visited Yadadri where she participated in a special puja at Sri Lakshminarsimha Swamy temple on Friday. Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan, Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy, Legislative Assembly Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, minister Satyavathi Rathod, mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi and Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar gave a send-off to the President at Air Force Station at Hakimpet. Chief Minister …

Any position for qualified people possible in India, says CM
2 years ago

Any position for qualified people possible in India, says CM

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said it is great that a tribal woman has assumed the post of President and "Droupadi Murmu's noble life as a socialist, democrat and tireless worker for the downtrodden is a great example for merit being recognised in this country." Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan said Andhra Pradesh is a highly diverse state that …

President Murmu speaks glowingly of AP\'s role in nation\'s development
2 years ago

President Murmu speaks glowingly of AP\'s role in nation\'s development

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday lauded the role of Andhra Pradesh in the development of modern science and technology in India and being sensitive towards women in the state. “When I was entrusted with the responsibility as governor of Jharkhand, Ikept in mind the ideals set by great women like Sarojini Naidu and engaged in the service of people.” …

President Droupadi Murmu to visit M.P. on Nov 15
2 years, 1 month ago

President Droupadi Murmu to visit M.P. on Nov 15

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu will take part in the 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' programme in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district on Tuesday, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said. On the same day, the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act will also be officially implemented in the state, Mr. Chouhan told reporters on Sunday. The government had last year declared November 15 as …

President Droupadi Murmu takes a trip down the memory lane; visits her alma mater, in Odisha
2 years, 1 month ago

President Droupadi Murmu takes a trip down the memory lane; visits her alma mater, in Odisha

The Hindu  

Taking a trip down the memory lane, President Droupadi Murmu on November 11 visited her hostel room where she lived as a student, in Bhubaneswar, and recalled how difficult the days were in her remote village for pursuing education. Tanmayee Bisoyi, another classmate, said, “we could see the sparkle in her eyes when our friend glanced at us.” Ms. Bisoyee’s …

President Murmu on three-day visit to Tripura, Assam from Wednesday
2 years, 2 months ago

President Murmu on three-day visit to Tripura, Assam from Wednesday

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a three-day visit to Tripura and Assam beginning October 12, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Tuesday. On the same day, she will virtually inaugurate an MLA Hostel at the Capital Complex in Agartala and lay the foundation stones for various Tripura government projects related to roads, schools and hostels for students, the Rashtrapati Bhavan …

President Murmu to visit Karnataka today
2 years, 2 months ago

President Murmu to visit Karnataka today

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Karnataka from Monday to attend a host of programmes. The president will inaugurate an Integrated Cryogenic Engines Manufacturing Facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bengaluru on Tuesday. During her visit to the state, President Murmu will also lay the foundation stone for the Zonal Institute of Virology virtually. She …

President on a three-day visit to Karnataka
2 years, 2 months ago

President on a three-day visit to Karnataka

The Hindu  

In her first visit to Karnataka after becoming President, Droupadi Murmu will be on a three-day visit to the State from Monday, participating in programmes in Mysuru, Hubballi, and Bengaluru. The President will be welcomed by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at Mysuru Airport on Monday morning as she arrives there for the inauguration of Mysuru Dasara. Ms. Murmu will fly …

How Droupadi Murmu’s First Speech Hits the Right Note, Reminds of Kalam Presidency
2 years, 4 months ago

How Droupadi Murmu’s First Speech Hits the Right Note, Reminds of Kalam Presidency

News 18  

The moment that 64-year-old Droupadi Murmu’s nomination was announced by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the presidential polls, her win was certain — not only due to the mathematics of it but also due to the socio-political significance of her candidature. Murmu’s candidature is a tectonic shift in the way India thinks, signalling that as a country, we are aggressively …

Droupadi Murmu assumes office, with a johar greeting
2 years, 4 months ago

Droupadi Murmu assumes office, with a johar greeting

Live Mint  

Droupadi Murmu in her maiden address to the nation as its 15th president spoke of her humble beginnings as a Santhal tribal, born in a small village in Odisha. By any reckoning, it was a watershed moment in India’s history when the 64-year-old Murmu took the stage for her swearing in—and began with the Santhal greeting: “Johar”. “The poor in …

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India
2 years, 4 months ago

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India

The Hindu  

Droupadi Murmu took oath of office as the 15th President of India on Monday and created history by being the first tribal head of State and the second woman to occupy the country’s highest constitutional post. That I attained the post of President is not my personal achievement, it is the achievement of every poor person in India,” she said …

President Murmu's promise to focus on the marginalised and other top quotes
2 years, 4 months ago

President Murmu's promise to focus on the marginalised and other top quotes

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday spoke about her humble beginnings in her first address as the country's constitutional head as she called for speeding up efforts to meet the expectations that the freedom fighters had for the citizens of Independent India. President Droupadi Murmu makes her first address in the Central Hall of Parliament. Murmu was sworn-in India's 15th President …

President Droupadi Murmu assumes office of the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan | HIGHLIGHTS
2 years, 4 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu assumes office of the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan | HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Born in a Santali tribal family on June 30, 1958, in Uparbeda village coming under Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, she had her education from Bhubaneswar and went on to work first as a junior assistant in the State Irrigation and Power Department from 1979 to 1983. After this short stint as a clerk, she became a teacher at Sri Aurobindo …

Odisha’s tale of two presidents, Droupadi Murmu and VV Giri
2 years, 5 months ago

Odisha’s tale of two presidents, Droupadi Murmu and VV Giri

Firstpost  

Droupadi Murmu from Odisha’s Mayurbhanj has become the first tribal woman to reach the highest office in India. In 1969, VV Giri from Berhampur became the only President to have won with a margin of less than one lakh votes On Thursday, Droupadi Murmu entered the golden pages of history after registering an impressive victory against Yashwant Sinha to become …

President-elect Droupadi Murmu: A peek inside her simple life
2 years, 5 months ago

President-elect Droupadi Murmu: A peek inside her simple life

Firstpost  

Born to an impoverished family belonging to the Santhal tribe, Murmu’s life was full of difficulties and personal tragedies New Delhi: The Rashtrapati Bhavan has more than 300 rooms. This place is much in contrast to the simple life India’s president-elect Droupadi Murmu has been leading. Appointment as #Jharkhand Governor pic.twitter.com/8eFLzmpZP4 — Rupashree Nanda July 21, 2022 Murmu who belongs …

PM visits Droupadi Murmu's house, says she ‘will be an outstanding President’
2 years, 5 months ago

PM visits Droupadi Murmu's house, says she ‘will be an outstanding President’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening visited BJP-led NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu's residence to congratulate her soon after she emerged victorious in the Presidential election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, who is set to be the first tribal woman President of India, in New Delhi, Thursday, “Smt. "Up to this round, the cumulative total …

Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz

The Hindu  

The tribal heartland in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Thursday erupted into frenzied celebrations as National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu registered an impressive victory to become the 15th President of India. In every corner of Odisha, leaders and people congratulated each other and offered sweets, elated at Ms. Murmu, the first tribal woman and daughter of the soil, becoming …

Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu and Rairangpur connect | IN PICS
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu and Rairangpur connect | IN PICS

India Today  

NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu's town Rairangpur is 280km away from Odisha's Bhuwaneshwar and 267 km away from Kolkata, where she stayed with her daughter Itishree Murmu and her Tarinisen, her brother. Some 20 kms away from Rairangpur is Droupadi Murmu's native village, Uperbeda. In 1994, Droupadi Murmu taught voluntarily, refusing a full salary, at Shri Aurobindo Institute at Rairangpur …

DC EDIT | Murmu as Prez will be a matter of pride for India
2 years, 6 months ago

DC EDIT | Murmu as Prez will be a matter of pride for India

Deccan Chronicle  

It has taken the Indian republic over seven decades to decide to give an adivasi woman from an extremely modest background, Draupadi Murmu, an opportunity to be the country’s President. Leaving aside the symbolic importance of a leader making it to Rashtrapati Bhavan from the most underprivileged of social strata, or succumbing to a temptation to overstate its inspirational value …

Who Is Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's Pick for the Upcoming Presidential Polls?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who Is Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's Pick for the Upcoming Presidential Polls?

The Quint  

Considered soft-spoken and affable, the leader has held various positions in the party, rising through the ranks, and was a minister in the state when the BJP was in alliance with the ruling Biju Janata Dal. Murmu's political career began in 1997, when she was elected councillor for the Rairangpur district of Odisha. She also served as the vice-president and …

Presidential Polls Updates: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Urges All MLAs to Support Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential Polls Updates: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Urges All MLAs to Support Droupadi Murmu

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA named Odisha tribal leader Droupadi Murmu as its candidate for the July 18 presidential election, while former Union minister Yashwant Sinha was declared as a joint nominee by major opposition parties, including the Congress, the NCP and the TMC on Tuesday. Smt #DraupadiMurmu to the country’s highest office.— Naveen Patnaik June 22, 2022 -2017 …

Droupadi Murmu, NDA's President candidate says 'surprised... hope all Odisha MPs, MLAs support me'
2 years, 6 months ago

Droupadi Murmu, NDA's President candidate says 'surprised... hope all Odisha MPs, MLAs support me'

India TV News  

Highlights Droupadi Murmu said she's surprised as well as delighted on being named as NDA's President candidate Murmu has a rich experience of more than six years as a Governor Murmu had served twice as an MLA and once as a minister in Odisha President Election 2022: Droupadi Murmu, announced as BJP-led NDA's candidate for Presidential election, on Tuesday said …

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