Nine 5-Star Cities, 143 Cities 3-Star Garbage Free Cities

The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind today felicitated the awardees of the cleanest cities of India at the ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’ hosted as part of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The award ceremony, organized to recognize the good work done for Swachhata by towns/ cities, States and Union Territories under various initiatives of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), viz. Swachh Survekshan 2021, Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge, and certifications for Garbage Free Star rating for cities – saw…

President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021, being organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, at a function held in New Delhi today (November 20, 2021).  Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this year’s Swachh Survekshan Awards have special significance because we are celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Mahatma Gandhi used to say that “cleanliness is next to godliness”. According to him cleanliness should be the top priority. The President said that this priority of Gandhiji has been carried forward by…

India to deploy two S-400 systems by early 2022, changes game with China

Two S-400 air defence systems will be operational in India early 2022 as two Russian trained teams are ready for the job. The Indian systems will balance the tactical disadvantage posed by Chinese S-400 deployments across Ladakh and Arunachal LAC. It is only due to personal equation with PM Modi, that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to come to New Delhi on December 6. The only other time President Putin stepped out of Russia this year was to meet US President Joe Biden at Geneva on June 16. With…

PM Modi To Interact With 33 Newly Joined Girl Students From Sainik Schools In Jhansi

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Will Interact With 33 Newly Joined Girl Students From Sainik Schools, Representing All The 33 Sainik Schools Across The Country During His Visit To Jhansi On Friday. Prime Minister’s Interaction Is Part Of His Scheduled Programmes Organised Under ‘Raksha Samarpan Parv’ Scheduled At 5 Pm At The Jhansi Fort.  After His Arrival Here In The City, PM Modi Will First Visit Jhansi Fort Ramparts And Subsequently Salute The National Flag And Witness The Retreat Ceremony, Informed The Ministry Of Defence (Mod).  “After That…

Farmers welfare, agriculture development top priority of govt: PM Modi

New Delhi Emphasising that farmers welfare and agriculture development is the top priority of the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said as he announced the repealing of the three Central farm laws. Addressing the nation, Prime Minister said, “When the country gave us the opportunity to serve as Pradhan Sevaks in 2014, we gave top priority to agricultural development and farmer welfare. Many people are unaware of the truth that 80 per cent are small scale farmers who have less than 2 hectares of land and are over…

Gurugram Gurdwara body says shrine doors open for Muslims to offer Namaz

As per an official statement from the district administration, the permission was canceled after an objection from local people and RWA. The Gurdwara association of Sadar Bazar in Gurugram on Friday decided to offer its premises for Namaz prayers to Muslim devotees. The move came following objections over the offering of namaz in public and open places. Earlier, the Gurugram administration had withdrawn permission to offer namaz at eight out of 37 designated sites. Incidentally, the move comes just one day ahead of Gurupurab. “It’s ‘Guru Ghar’, open for all…

Vice President greets the nation on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the nation on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti today. Following is the full text of his message – “I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.   The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji has remained an embodiment of truth, compassion, and righteousness through his noble life. His divine teachings will continue to inspire us to follow the path of righteousness and…

PM to attend the 56th DGP Conference at Police Headquarters, Lucknow on 20-21 November

prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will attend the 56th Conference of Director Generals of Police (DGP) and Inspector Generals of Police (IGP) at Police Headquarters, Lucknow on 20-21 November, 2021. The two day Conference will be held in hybrid format. DGP of States/UTs and Heads of Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organizations will attend the Conference physically at the venue in Lucknow, while the remaining invitees will participate virtually from 37 different locations at IB/SIB Headquarters. The conference will discuss a wide range of issues including Cyber Crime, Data Governance,…

PM to address the conference on ‘Creating Synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth’ on 18th November

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will  address the concluding session of the conference on ‘Creating Synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth’ on 18th November 2021 at 12 noon at The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi. The conference is being organised by the Financial Services Department of the Finance Ministry on 17th-18th November 2021. It will witness participation from Ministries, Banks, Financial institutions and Industry representatives. Union Finance Minister will also be present on the occasion.

PM delivers keynote address at The Sydney Dialogue, speaks on India’s technology evolution and revolution

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivered the keynote at the inaugural Sydney Dialogue via video conferencing today. Shri Modi spoke on the theme of India’s technology evolution and revolution. The address was preceded by introductory remarks by the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Scott Morrison. The Prime Minister, Shri Modi noted recognition for India’s central role in the Indo Pacific region and in the emerging digital world. Noting the benefits of digital age, the Prime Minister also said that the world also faces new risks and new forms of conflicts…