Vice President Hamid Ansari greets nation on Dussehra eveSeptember 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Sunday greeted the people of the country for the auspicious occasion of Dussehra festival.
With lifestyle diseases on the rise, healthcare should be future focus: AnsariSeptember 10th, 2009 RANCHI - Vice President M Hamid Ansari on Thursday said with the number of lifestyle diseases increasing, healthcare facilities should be strengthened to meet future demands of the country. "The facilities we have is sufficient for now, but not sufficient for future," Ansari said while dedicating the new HCG Curie-Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Institute (C-ARACI) to the nation.
Vice President highlights the need of education reformSeptember 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Saturday said that education reform is the need of the hour, as the teachers in the country are facing professional disempowerment. "We have a situation today in which teachers are politically empowered and professionally disempowered.
Vice President greets people on 'Navroj'August 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Navroj, which marks the beginning of the Parsi New Year. In his message, Ansari said that this festival is celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety and fosters the spirit of harmony and brotherhood that marks our composite culture.
Vice President condoles Abdullah Bukhari's deathJuly 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday condoled the demise of former Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Maulana Syed Abdullah Bukhari. He was ailing for the several months and passed away on Wednesday morning.
Revocation of AFSPA should be left to Centre: AnsariJuly 4th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Saturday suggested that the issue of troop withdrawal and revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir should be left to the Centre. Ansari, who was the chairman of a working group on rehabilitation and Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) that recommended withdrawal of security forces and revocation of the AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir besides rehabilitation of surrendered militants.
Vice-President releases book focusing on questions of governanceMay 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Wednesday released a book titled "GovernMint in India-An Inside View" authored by T.S.R Subramanian here. Addressing delegates at the function, Ansari highlighted the basic theme of the book which focuses particularly on the questions of governance.
Ansari to represent India at Jacob Zuma inaugurationMay 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Hamid Ansari will go to South Africa Friday to represent India at the oath-taking of president-elect Jacob Zuma the next day. Ansari's visit will add more depth and content to strategic partnership between India and South Africa, external affairs ministry spokesperson Vishnu Prakash said here Wednesday.
Vice President Ansari to attend South African Prez Zuma's inaugurationMay 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Hamid Ansari will represent India at the inauguration ceremony of new South African President Jacob Zuma on May 9, reflecting the importance New Delhi attaches to its ties with South Africa. Ansari will pay a three-day visit to South Africa from Friday to attend the inauguration of Zuma, whose African National Congress (ANC) swept the general elections in the country held on April 22.
Vice President to arrive in Shimla todayApril 15th, 2009 SHIMLA - Vice President Hamid Ansari will arrive here on a two-day visit today. During his visit, Ansari will visit to his alma mater St Edward's School.
Vice President Ansari concludes Kuwait visitApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Hamid Ansari has left for New Delhi after his three-day Kuwait visit during which India and Kuwait decided to take their economic and political ties to a higher level. Ansari, who became the first top Indian leader to visit Kuwait in last 28 years, sought investment in the energy and infrastructure sectors from Kuwait and other Gulf Cooperation Council members.
Vice President Ansari to leave for three-day visit to Kuwait todayApril 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will begin his three-day visit to Kuwait from today. During his visit, Ansari will hold talks with the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al Jaber Al Sabah on a wide range of issues.
Vice President Ansari leaves for KuwaitApril 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today left on a three-day visit to Kuwait. During his visit, Ansari will hold talks with the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al Jaber Al Sabah on a wide range of issues.
Vice President to begin three-day visit to Kuwait todayApril 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will begin his three-day visit to Kuwait from today. Strengthening cooperation in the energy sector will be focus of his discussions with Kuwaiti leaders.
Vice President Ansari to leave for 3-day visit to KuwaitApril 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari is leaving on a three-day visit to Kuwait on Saturday. Strengthening cooperation in the energy sector will be focus of his discussions with Kuwaiti leaders.