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Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, July 13 (Maxim News): President of India Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Odisha for a two-day official tour from July 14 to 15, 2025. During her visit, she will attend key academic and cultural events in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, highlighting the importance of education, women empowerment, and Odia heritage. On July 14, the President will be the Chief Guest at the fifth convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar. The event will mark a significant milestone for the premier medical institution, celebrating the achievements of young medical graduates and postgraduates. This visit holds emotional and cultural significance as President Murmu is a native of Odisha and the first tribal woman to hold the highest constitutional office in India. Her engagements across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack reflect her deep-rooted connection to the state's educational and cultural heritage.
Delhi Election 2025: A heated controversy has erupted following remarks made by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi about President Droupadi Murmu after her address in Parliament. Priyanka Gandhi has stepped in to defend her mother, asserting that the comments were misinterpreted. The issue originated from a video clip where Sonia Gandhi was speaking informally with her children, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka. In the clip, she commented on President Murmu's noticeable fatigue at the end of her lengthy speech, saying, "The poor lady, the President, was getting very tired by the end... she could hardly sp ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): An Odissi dancer set to perform at the commencement of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday described the performance as a form of 'seva' (service) to Lord Jagannath. While speaking to ANI, the dancer said, 'This is a form of 'seva'. I will be performing before Lord Jagannath today. The experience of this service, of performing before Lord Jagannath, is something different.' Describing their attire, the dancer said, 'This is Lord Krishna's form. Devotees get to witness the Lord in this form and express their devotion.' Another Odissi dancer ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today accused Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge of insulting President Droupadi Murmu and disrespecting her tribal identity through derogatory remarks and demanded a written public apology. At a press briefing here, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also called for Kharge's resignation, accusing him of displaying an "anti-tribal and anti-Dalit" mindset. He further highlighted past instances of disrespect towards former President Ram Nath Kovind by Congress leaders. "We ask Mallikarjun Kharge to offer a written apology for his ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jan 31 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday demanded an immediate apology from the Opposition Congress over the remarks of party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu and said those were insults for the people of Odisha and the Santal community also. Majhi expressed his opinion on the ongoing debate over the alleged disrespect to the country's first tribal woman President through a long post on X. "Sonia Gandhi's comment, 'Poor lady President Murmu got tired at the end,' and Rahul Gandhi's 'boring' remarks are not just insults to I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu will visit Uttar Pradesh for two days from Monday, her office said. The President will grace the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute at Bareilly on Monday, it said. On the same day, she will grace the first convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gorakhpur, said a statement issued by the President's secretariat on Sunday. On July 1, the President will inaugurate the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University at Gorakhpur, it said. Murmu will also visit Mahayogi Gorakhnath Unive ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (UP), Jun 30 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu will on Monday grace the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur, officials said. The president will award medals to meritorious students from the institute's first graduating batch and deliver a keynote address to inspire the budding medical professionals. AIIMS-Gorakhpur has fast emerged as the dream destination for medical services across eastern Uttar Pradesh, neighbouring Bihar and even the bordering regions of Nepal, a statement issued by the state government on Sunday said. Wh ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday met the family members of female student, Soumyashree Bisi, who has been undergoing treatment at the burn centre of AIIMS hospital here following self-immolation attempt on Saturday over alleged sexual abuse by Assistant Professor, Samir Kumar Sahu, the Head of Department (HoD) of education department at the Fakir Mohan College in Balasore. President Murmu also enquired about the health condition of the victim girl during interactions with the doctors at the AIIMS, Bhubaneswar. She was accompanied by Odisha Governor Hari ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh were present on the occasion. The chief minister said institutions like K ...Read More >
Former Union civil aviation minister Raju, who belongs to the erstwhile Vizianagaram royal family, joined hands with N T Rama Rao when he launched TDP in 1982-8 Former Union minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapati Raju, who has been appointed as the Governor of Goa Monday, is one of the senior-most leaders of N Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP, a key ally of the BJP-led NDA. Raju, 74, is a scion of the erstwhile Pusapati royal family of Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh. He started his political innings in 1977 ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (UNI) President of India Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the people on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha. The President of India in a post on X said, "On the auspicious occasion of Eid-uz-Zuha. I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all my countrymen, especially to my Muslim brothers and sisters. The festival highlights the importance of sacrifice, faith and many noble ideals. On the auspicious occasion, let us all take a pledge to work with a spirit of dedication for the society and the country.' "W ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 14 (PTI) As a 20-year-old college student fights for her life in AIIMS Bhubaneswar following self-immolation bid over an alleged incident of 'sexual harassment', political tensions in Odisha have reached a boiling point, with opposition parties staging demonstrations and holding press conferences. Alleging that women are not safe in BJP-ruled Odisha, both the opposition BJD and Congress held multiple demonstrations in Bhubaneswar and Balasore. Odisha Mahila Congress president Meenakshi Bahinipati, along with party MLA Sofia Firdous, held a press conference in Delhi to highli ...Read More >
Howrah (West Bengal) [India], July 14 (ANI): On being appointed as the governor of Haryana by President Droupadi Murmu, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Monday said that it is not a post to take rest and hailed the state for its high per capita income. Ghosh who is a respected academic and political thinker said that the people of Haryana are "laborious" and mentioned that agriculture is a very important sector for the state, where it has improved. Also Read | Maharashtra Govt To Invoke MCOCA Against Drug Dealers and Peddlers, Says CM Devendra Fadnavis. "Governor post is not a post to take rest.. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday said making India a developed nation by the year 2047 is the government's national goal. She advised the students to contribute towards the development of India by getting inspiration from soldiers, farmers, scientists, etc. Addressing the gathering at the convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University at Cuttack, the president said, "Our country is going through Amrit Kaal. Making India a developed nation by the year ...Read More >
Extensive preparations are on in Mangalagiri for the first-ever convocation of AIIMS, scheduled for December 17, where President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest. District Collector S. Nagalakshmi, along with AIIMS director Madhabananda Kar, Joint Collector A. Bhargav Teja and Tenali Sub-Collector V. Sanjana Simha, held a review meeting with AIIMS officials and other district officers on Thursday evening at the AIIMS auditorium to oversee the arrangements. During the meeting, Collector Na ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health for all. He said the holy journey plays an important role in preserving the religious, cultural, and spiritual heritage of the people and takes it to greater heights. In a post on X, JP Nadda wrote, 'Heartfelt greetings to all on the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath Ji's Rath Yatra. This holy journey is significant for preserving the religious, cultural, and spiritual herit ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra. Taking to his official 'X' handle, PM Modi wished for everyone's "happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health". "On the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, my heartfelt best wishes to all fellow countrymen. May this holy festival of faith and devotion bring happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health to everyone's life. Jai Jagannath!", PM Modi's 'X' post read. Other than the Jagannath Rath Yatra, PM Narendra Modi also wished on the occasion Ku ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A fresh political storm erupted on Tuesday following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remarks, which allegedly belittled President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind, drawing sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who accused the grand old party of being "anti-women," "anti-Dalit," and "anti-tribal." Senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Arjun Munda, lashed out at Kharge, questioning how he could not even pronounce the President's name correctly. "Kharge ji is a senior leader. Yet he mispronounced the name ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday visited the burn unit at AIIMS Bhubaneswar to enquire about the health condition of the college girl who is battling for her life after setting herself on fire over alleged sexual harassment by a faculty member. The president was at AIIMS to attend the institute's 5th convocation ceremony.Murmu met the parents and relatives of the girl. She also spoke to Dr Ashutosh Biswas, executive director of the institute, and the treating doctors to learn about the girl's health condition."We informed her about the health condition of the girl. She is on ven ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra. Taking to his official 'X' handle, PM Modi wished for everyone's 'happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health'. 'On the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, my heartfelt best wishes to all fellow countrymen. May this holy festival of faith and devotion bring happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health to everyone's life. Jai Jagannath!', PM Modi's 'X' post read. Other than the Jagannath Rath Yatra, PM Narendra Modi also wi ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: Emphasizing the role of traditional Indian healthcare systems and lifestyle in the country's progress, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that the dream of making India a 'vishwaguru' by 2047 can be realized only if the citizens are healthy.Inaugurating Uttar Pradesh's first AYUSH University, Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, in Gorakhpur, the President said: "Today, India's voice is being heard across the world, but every citizen must contribute to sustain that momentum. We say health is wealth. If we remain healthy, our dream of making India a Viksit Bharat and a 'v ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], July 9 (ANI): Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his recent remarks about President Droupadi Murmu, calling them disrespectful and offensive to India's tribal communities. Vij said, 'After this statement, I believe all political parties in the country should boycott Mr. Kharge. The President is the country's first citizen and holds the highest honour. Congress has sunk so low--their thinking has collapsed--when they make such remarks about the President.' He further alleged that K ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a rare gesture of compassion and sensitivity, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday broke protocol to visit Soumyasree Bisi, a 20-year-old student battling for her life at the special burns unit of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar. Soumyasree, a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) student at Fakir Mohan (FM) Autonomous College in Balasore, had attempted self-immolation on July 12 after allegedly being denied justice in a sexual harassment case she filed against the head of her department, Sameer Kumar Sahoo. The college's Internal Complaints Committee (IC ...Read More >
Bareilly, Jun 30 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said she feels that using the word 'pashu' for animals was "inappropriate" and referred to them as 'jeevan dhan' or wealth of life. Speaking at the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Murmu said life without animals cannot be imagined. "Truly speaking, animals and human beings share a relationship. Today, we have technology, but in the past, they (animals) were our 'saadhan' (for transportation) and 'bal' (force) for the farmers. "Hence, I do not find the word 'pashu' appropriate for animals ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 13 (ANI): Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Sunday expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu after being nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Nikam shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally informed him about the nomination via a phone call. Also Read | Goods Train Fire in Tamil Nadu: Blaze on Diesel-Laden Freight Train Doused After 7 Hours, 18 Wagons Gutted Near Tiruvallur (Watch Videos). "I thank President Droupadi Murmu for nominating me. When I met PM Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha election campaign, he expressed his faith in me. Y ...Read More >
Koraput, Dec 6 (PTI) Thirty-six-year-old Raimati Gheuria, a tribal woman from Odisha's Koraput district who has conserved 72 varieties of traditional rice and 30 types of millet has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) for her remarkable contributions to agriculture. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the honorary doctorate to Raimati at the 40th Convocation of OUAT on Thursday. Raimati of Nuaguda village in Koraput district, affectionately known as 'Mandia Rani' or 'Millet Queen', has been known for her relentless efforts in pre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre here on Friday, as per an official release. In her brief remarks on the occasion, the President said that sports promote discipline, determination and team spirit. Sports have the unique power to connect people, regions and countries. In India, it has been a powerful tool for national integration. All fellow citizens get thrilled when the tricolour flies at the Olympics or any international eve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): It was a moment of pride for legendary actor Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and the entire team of 'Tanvi The Great' as President Droupadi Murmu watched their film. The screening was attended by the cast, including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker, and debutant Shubhangi. Calling it an 'emotional' moment, Kher told ANI, 'I am very emotional because the President watched our movie. The tagline of our movie is 'Different but no less'... I want to thank our President. When I looked at her after the movie, I saw that she was standing and applauding. There cannot ...Read More >
On July 12, the woman attempted self-immolation on the college campus.Source : Twitter A 22-year-old college student from Odisha, who set herself on fire following alleged inaction over a sexual harassment complaint, succumbed to her injuries late last night. Her death has sparked outrage, protests, and renewed calls for accountability in educational institutions. The student, pursuing a B.Ed degree at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, had accused the Head of the Education Department, ...Read More >
Kochi, Dec 12 (VOICE) A popular Kerala actress, who survived a sexual assault in 2017, has moved the trial court seeking to conduct the remaining proceedings of the case in open court. The trial is currently in its final stages at the Principal District and Sessions Court in Ernakulam.Actor Dileep, a well-known figure in the Malayalam film industry, is one of the accused in the case. He was jailed for nearly three months in 2017 and is currently out on bail. The actress has also filed a separate application seeking contempt of court proceedings against former Director General of Police (DGP) ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Friday, accusing its "shahi parivar" of insulting President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from a tribal background, and demanding an apology. In a direct response to Congress leaders' purported remarks on Murmu over her address to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Friday, Modi, at a rally at Dwarka, said, "These Congress people think they are the masters of the country. The arrogance of the Congress's royal family has once again been exposed." "Today, our president, Droupadi Murmuji, a ...Read More >