Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 140th birth anniversaryOctober 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, led the nation in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 140th birth anniversary at his memorial "Raj Ghat" here on Friday.
President Patil recalls Mahatma Gandhi's vision of all round developmentOctober 1st, 2009 AHMEDABAD - President Pratibha Patil has said Mahatma Gandhi's idea of all round development was a key to stable and a secure society. Addressing a gathering here on Wednesday, President Patil said, "Gandhiji gave the message that our task would not be complete unless we wipe the tears of each and every poor in this country so only when each and every section of the society is able to benefit from the country's development only then we would be able to set up a stable and a secure society."
Patil who is on a four-day visit to the state would be visiting Gandhiji's Sabarmati Ashram today.
President Patil to visit Gujarat todaySeptember 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil will pay a five-day visit to Gujarat from Wednesday evening. Pratibha Patil will arrive at the Ahmedabad airport at 5.00 pm today.
Gandhians in Ahmedabad laud government's austerity driveSeptember 18th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - In contrast to leaders of some political parties, who are criticising the austerity measures mooted by the government as mere 'tokenism', Gandhians associated with the Sabarmati Ashram at Ahmedabad have lauded the initiative. The Gandhains, who themselves live a life of extreme simplicity, following the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, said that if politicians lead a simple life, people would certainly follow in tune with the adage: Follow the leader.
President Patil leaves for Russia todaySeptember 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday left for a weeklong visit to Russia and Tajikistan. Patil was accompanied by Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora and Minister of State for Textiles, Panabaka Lakshmi.
President Patil to leave for Russia todaySeptember 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil will leave on a weeklong visit to Russia and Tajikistan from today. She will be accompanied by Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora and Minister of State for Textiles, Panabaka Lakshmi.
President Patil to visit Vidarbha todayJuly 17th, 2009 VIDARBHA - President Pratibha Patil will arrive here on a day-long visit today. During her visit, President Patil will unveil the statue of Maharana Pratap at Chikhli.
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 to visit Kibito in Arunachal todayApril 3rd, 2009 ITANAGAR - President Pratibha Patil will visit Kibito, a forward army base along the Chinese border, today. On Thursday, President Patil visited Tawang, the district headquarters located at 9000 feet above sea level near Sino-India border.
President Patil leaves for Tawang in ArunachalApril 2nd, 2009 TAWANG - President Pratibha Patil on Thursday left for Tawang, the district headquarters located at 9000 feet above sea level near Sino-India border. During her visit, she will visit the 450-year-old Tawang monastery, the second largest in Asia.
President to visit Arunachal Pradesh todayApril 1st, 2009 ITANAGAR - President Pratibha Patil will arrive here today on a three-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh. During her visit, the President will attend the silver jubilee function and convocation of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) in Itanagar.
Pratibha Patil to visit Itanagar on WednesdayMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be visting Arunachal Pradesh for three days beginning Wednesday, when she would arrive in Itanagar. According to official sources, Patil is slated to deliver the convocation address at the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) during her visit.
President Patil to address BHU convocation todayMarch 13th, 2009 VARANASI - President Pratibha Patil will address the 91st convocation of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) here today. President Patil will also give away medals to the graduates.
'Mallya getting Gandhi relics a proud moment for India'March 6th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - The successful bid for Mahatma Gandhi's belongings by tycoon Vijay Mallya and the return of the relics to India is 'a great moment of pride for every Indian', the Sabarmati Ashram's director Amrutbhai Modi said here Friday. 'It is a great moment of pride for every Indian that finally the personal belongings of Gandhiji have been won in an auction by Vijay Mallya and the same are being brought to India,' Modi told IANS.
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