Pratibha Patil to visit LoCOctober 6th, 2009 JAMMU - President Pratibha Patil will visit forward positions of the Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir Friday, an official said Tuesday. "She is visiting (LoC) to boost the morale of the soldiers guarding the most challenging terrain," an army official told IANS.
Patil calls for concerted global combatting of terrorismSeptember 7th, 2009 DUSHANBE - Expressing her happiness over the regular meetings of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission, visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Monday emphasised the need for both countries and the rest of the international community to make a concerted effort to cooperate and combat the menace of terrorism. During her talks with the Tajik leadership, President Patil mentioned the Mumbai attack and said that the menace of terrorism needed to be countered to ensure peace and prosperity in the region.
Indian president to visit TajikistanSeptember 6th, 2009 DUSHANBE - Indian President Pratibha Patil would arrive on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan late Sunday, a spokesman for the former Soviet state's foreign ministry said. On Monday, the Indian president will meet with her Tajik counterpart Emomali Rakhmon, Prime Minister Akil Akilov and the speaker of the lower chamber of the country's parliament, Sadullo Khairullayev.
Patil meets Putin to discuss trade ties, terrorismSeptember 4th, 2009 MOSCOW - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil's meeting with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday focused on the issue of terrorism and strengthening of economic relations between the two countries. Patil, who is on a five-day visit to the country, discussed bilateral issues with Putin.
Year of India celebrations in RussiaSeptember 4th, 2009 MOSCOW - Many events were organised to celebrate 'Year of India' at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on Thursday. A concert 'Sahasra Patra' (a lotus of thousand petals) was held at the theatre that coincided with the visit of Indian President Pratibha Patil.
India and Russia discuss regional security, terrorismSeptember 3rd, 2009 MOSCOW - Visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and her Russian counterpart Dmitry A. Medvedev met in the Green Reception Room of The Grand Kremlin Palace on Thursday.
President Patil condoles the death of Andhra Pradesh Chief MinisterSeptember 3rd, 2009 MOSCOW - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Thursday condoled the tragic and untimely demise of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Y.S Rajasekhara Reddy, and described him as a dynamic Chief Minister who always worked for the welfare of the people of Andhra Pradesh
In her condolence message, from Moscow, where she is currently on a State Visit to Russia, President Patil said that in his sudden demise, the people of Andhra Pradesh and indeed the nation, have lost a dynamic leader.
Enhancement of India, Russia trade tiesSeptember 3rd, 2009 MOSCOW - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has expressed a desire to enhance bilateral trade ties with Russia. While addressing a gathering of expatriate Indians and some prominent Russians during the course of her five-day visit, Patil said, the only area where India-Russia relationship is lagging is in the field of bilateral economic cooperation.
Russian, Indian presidents to discuss trade, nuclear cooperationSeptember 3rd, 2009 MOSCOW - The presidents of Russia and India will discuss cooperation in trade, economics, science, nuclear power and space industry, at talks in Moscow later Thursday, a Kremlin source said. Pratibha Patil was invited to pay an official visit by Dmitry Medvedev and arrived Wednesday.
President expresses concern over missing Andhra CMSeptember 2nd, 2009 MOSCOW - President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday expressed concern over the missing of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Rajshekhar Reddy. Patil is in constant touch with the chief secretary and taking all information about his whereabouts.
President Patil heads to Russia, Tajikistan WednesdayAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil leaves Wednesday on a week-long visit to Russia and Tajikistan that is set to boost India's time-tested relations with Moscow and the energy-rich Central Asian republic. Patil will be accompanied by Petroleum Minister Murli Deora, two members of parliament and senior officials.
Manmohan Singh to meet President Patil todayMay 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will today meet President Pratibha Patil to discuss the details of swearing in ceremony.
President Patil in Bangalore on two-day visitMay 7th, 2009 BANGALORE - President Pratibha Patil arrived in the Karnataka capital Thursday evening on a two-day visit during which she will attend the concluding function of the centenary celebrations of the prestigious Indian Institute of Science here. President Patil will unveil a plaque at the IISc to mark the end of the celebrations here Friday.
President Pratibha Patil votesMay 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil walked into a polling booth flashing her brand new voter identity card to exercise her franchise - a tradition that was started by former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Patil pitches for healthy growth in India-Poland tradeApril 24th, 2009 WARSAW - Having paid tribute to the patriotism and bravery of the Polish people at the Warsaw Uprising Museum here on Thursday, visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Friday pitched for a healthy growth in Indo-Polish trade notwithstanding the current global economic downturn. Recalling that the partnership between India and Poland has been built on the foundation of mutual respect, Patil said: "The two countries have strong foundations of democracy and enterprise."
"We appreciate Poland's achievements in recent years, especially after it joined the European Union.
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