President Patil arrives in Jammu and KashmirOctober 9th, 2009 JAMMU - President Pratibha Patil arrived in Jammu and Kashmir Friday on a day-long visit to areas along the line of control (LoC) with Pakistan in Rajouri and Poonch districts. Governor N.N.
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.
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.
Pratibha Patil to discuss trade, energy with Russian PMSeptember 4th, 2009 MOSCOW - Indian President Pratibha Patil will meet Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin here later Friday for talks focusing on bilateral trade and energy. Patil held talks Thursday with her Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev.
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.
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.
Patil first woman non-royal head of state invited by British QueenJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - Later this year, Indian President Pratibha Patil will become the first woman non-royal head of state to be hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in her 57-year reign as British monarch. When 'commoner' Patil comes visiting Britain Oct 27-29, she will be only the fourth female head of state to be staying with the Queen on her invitation - all the other 94 have been men.
Right to education law in the offing: PresidentJune 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Thursday announced that the Manmohan Singh government would focus on passing the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Bill pending before parliament, while it was committed to making every woman in the country literate in the next five years. "The focus (of the new government) will be on making quality education a right through the enactment of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Bill now under consideration of parliament," the president said.
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.
PM meets president on eve of last phase pollingMay 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called on President Pratibha Patil Tuesday on the eve of the fifth and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections. 'Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called on President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
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.
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 Patil expresses satisfaction over visit to Spain and PolandApril 27th, 2009 ON BOARD FROM POLAND - President Pratibha Patil has expressed satisfaction over her week-long visit to Spain and Poland, as it helped to bring India closer to these countries. Speaking to journalists on board during her return journey to New Delhi from Poland, President Patil on Monday said that she was satisfied by the overall response she received from the governments in Spain and Poland.
You can't land in Britain if you're carrying just lingerie!April 14th, 2009 LONDON - A Brazilian woman was refused entry to the UK after border officials discovered only three T-shirts, a dressing gown and a large quantity of lingerie in her luggage. UK Border Agency officials said they suspected the 32-year-old of being involved in the sex industry.
Manmohan Singh calls on President PatilApril 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called on President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday. The meeting lasted for about 50 minutes.
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