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Everything you need to know about Dak Bhawan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Dak Bhawan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Chinese Premier accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who is on a three-day state visit to India, was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here this morning.

Odisha druggists shut shop to support nationwide strike

May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 10 (IANS) More than 17,000 retail and wholesale druggist's and chemist's shops remained closed in Odisha Friday in support of the day-long all-India strike called by their colleagues, an official said.

Three injured as school van catches fire in Lucknow

May 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Lucknow, May 3 (IANS) The driver of a school van was seriously injured and two school children slightly hurt after the vehicle caught fire Friday while dropping students home, police said.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Madhya Pradesh Wednesday

April 23, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will visit Madhya Pradesh for two days starting Wednesday morning. He will be visiting state capital Bhopal and Dhar district.

Jairam meets CPI-M leaders over land acquisition bill

April 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A day before an all-party meeting on the land acquisition bill, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Wednesday met leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) who have opposed the bill in its present form.

Congress rules out any tie-up with Trinamool

March 10, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Ruling out any alliance between his party and the Trinamool Congress in the current political scenario, Congress general secretary Oscar Fernandes said here Sunday that contrary to Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee's assertion, the UPA government would complete its term.

Technology will help improve tax compliance: Chidambaram

February 23, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Ghaziabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday said the government has introduced "world-class" technology that improved tax compliance, resulting in a boost to the exchequer.

French President accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

February 14, 2013 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande, who is on a two-day state visit to India, was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here this morning.

Shinde to leave for Bangladesh tomorrow on two-day visit

January 27, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan.27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will undertake a two-day visit of Bangladesh from Monday on the invitation of his Bangladeshi counterpart Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir.

Bhutan King accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

January 25, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who has been invited as the chief guest for this year's Republic Day parade, was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here this morning.

India, Vietnam to bolster cooperation during Deputy PM's three-day visit

January 8, 2013 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 8 (ANI): The Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Vu Van Ninh, will arrive on a three-day visit to India on Tuesday evening, during which he will hold discussions will several leaders, including External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, to bolster cooperation between the two sides.

Dikshit takes out rally for gang-rape victim

January 2, 2013 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday marched to Rajghat at the head of "a peace rally" in memory of the woman who was brutally gang-raped and died Dec 29.

Delhi Gang Rape: Usha Mehra Commission invites complaints, suggestions

January 1, 2013 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan.1 (ANI): The Justice (Retired) Usha Mehra Commission of Inquiry has invited complaints and suggestions in connection with the recent gang rape case in the national capital, besides other crimes related to women.

Delhi gang-rape: Police again resorts to tear gas, baton charge at Raisina Hill

December 22, 2012 at 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 22 (ANI): The Delhi Police again resorted to tear gas shelling and baton charge on Saturday afternoon to quell protest by school children, activists and concerned citizens who gathered outside Raisina Hill in thousands, demanding justice for the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim.

Delhi gang-rape: Protests turn violent as police resorts to tear gas, baton charge

December 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 22 (ANI): The Delhi Police resorted to tear gas shelling and baton charge on Saturday to quell protest by school children, activists and concerned citizens who arrived outside Raisina Hill on the way to Rashtrapati Bhawan, demanding justice for the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim.

Delhi gang-rape: Angry protestors reach Rashtrapati Bhawan

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec. 22 (ANI): Protestors, mostly school children along with teachers, activists and concerned citizens arrived at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday morning, demanding justice for the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim.

Rashtrapati Bhawan offers internship to journalism graduates

December 8, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Journalism graduates specialising in law, literature, political science and history would get an opportunity to work as interns in the press wing of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Afghan Prez India's visit: Karzai set to meet to Indian PM today

November 12, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is set to meet to Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday and explore the prospect of enhancing India's role in training Afghan security forces.....................

Hamid Karzai accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

November 12, 2012 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Nov. 12 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai received a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here this morning.

Canadian PM accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

November 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper received a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here this morning.

Rahul wants to strengthen the party: PM

October 28, 2012 at 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) With Congress general secreatry Rahul Gandhi declining to join the government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday that he has other pre-occupations and wants to strengthen the party.

A mix of experience and youth in cabinet: PMO

October 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) It was a mix of experience and youth as 22 ministers were sworn as ministers, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Sunday.

President Mukherjee arrives in Mirati to don priest's robes

October 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Mirati (West Bengal), Oct 20 (IANS) With President Pranab Mukherjee arriving to don the priest's robe for the Durga puja at his ancestral home here, life is not the same for this otherwise sleepy West Bengal village.

IAF focuses on Mission Critical EW Systems at commanders' conference

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 16 (ANI): A three day bi-annual Air Force Commanders' Conference with a focus on - 'Electronic Warfare and Support Systems', commenced at the Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi, today.

NDMA to observe its eighth formation day on Sept 28

September 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Sept 25 (ANI): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will observe its eighth Formation Day on September 28 at Vigyan Bhawan here to reaffirm its commitment to make India disaster resilient.

Mamata's gains and losses (West Bengal newsletter)

September 22, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Kolkata, Sep 22 (IANS) Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's decision to withdraw support to the UPA regime seems to have been guided by political calculations intended to bolster her popular pro-poor pro-people image besides helping her steal a march over arch-rival Communists.

President Nkurunziza of Burundi to visit India for three days

September 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Monday, Sep 17 (ANI): President of the Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, will arrive here on Monday evening on a three-day state visit to India during which he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Palestine president accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

September 11, 2012 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas received a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here this morning.

I'll welcome Rahul Gandhi to UPA government: Manmohan Singh

August 11, 2012 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said he would welcome Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

Mukherjee to honour freedom fighters on 70th anniversary of Quit India Movement

August 9, 2012 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will honour freedom fighters on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Quit India Movement on Thursday.

Pranab Mukherjee reaches Parliament for swearing-in ceremony

July 25, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Pranab Mukherjee has reached the Parliament to take oath as the country's 13th President.

Delhi Metro service at three stations closed for two hours

July 25, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Commuter services at three Delhi Metro stations - Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan and Khan Market, remained closed for public from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. following directions from security agencies in view of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Pranab Mukherjee.

Pranab Mukherjee set to take oath of 13th President of India today

July 25, 2012 at 11:51 AM

The newly elected President Pranab Mukherjee who won the Presidential election on July 22 with whooping 69% vote is set to take oath of 13th President of India. The outgoing President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil today will hand over her seat to Pranab after taking final guard of honour........................

Three Metro stations to close for two hours Wednesday

July 24, 2012 at 10:59 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Commuter services at three Delhi Metro stations - Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan and Khan Market - will be suspended from two hours Wednesday due to security restrictions in view of the swearing-in ceremony of president-elect Pranab Mukherjee, an official said Tuesday.

Maharashtra leaders congratulate Pranab

July 22, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Political leaders and industrialists in Maharashtra congratulated Pranab Mukherjee on his victory in the presidential poll and wished him the best in his tenure in Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Prez polls: Sangama lashes out at Mukherjee, termed a failed FM

July 10, 2012 at 5:18 PM

The Presidential Candidate from BJP and other parties P.A.Sangama has lashed out at UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee terming him as a failed finance minister.

Mauritius Foreign Minister to visit India tomorrow

July 3, 2012 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Mauritius, Dr.Arvind Boolell, will visit India on a four-day trip on Wednesday.

As Left Front plans, quick-footed Didi acts (West Bengal Newsletter)

May 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Despite the negative publicity she has been receiving for her various antics as West Bengal chief minister, the feisty Mamata Banerjee's ability to lead lightning fast movements on any issue can never be doubted.

Haryana policeman shoots self

May 2, 2012 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A 26-year-old Haryana constable shot himself to death at the Haryana Bhawan here Wednesday, police said.

Fire at Delhi's Vikas Bhawan, no injuries

April 20, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A major fire broke out at a second floor office in Vikas Bhawan Friday afternoon but no one was injured in the incident, said fire officials.

Human rights body protests atrocities on Lankan Tamils

April 5, 2012 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Rights group Human Rights Defence International (HRDI) Thursday protested near the Sri Lankan High Commission here against what they termed as the Sri Lankan Army's "war crimes" and "atrocities" on the Sri Lankan Tamil community.

2012 Pulse Polio campaign begins

February 19, 2012 at 12:00 AM

The nationwide immunization campaign for Polio starts today in which more than 17 crore children of less than 5 years of age will be given polio drops.

Mauritius PM in India to strengthen bilateral ties

February 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): Mauritius Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is in India on a six-day visit to ramp up bilateral economic and security ties, began the official leg of his tour with a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday.

Udyanotsav of Rashtrapati Bhawan - 2012 to be open from Feb. 10 to Mar. 15

February 7, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): The Udyanotsav of Rashtrapati Bhawan - 2012, the annual opening of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan, including the musical garden, the spiritual garden, the herbal garden, bonsai garden and the bio-diversity park, will open to the general public from Friday.

Mauritius PM in India to strengthen bilateral ties

February 7, 2012 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): Mauritius Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is in India on a six-day visit to ramp up bilateral economic and security ties, began the official leg of his tour with a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday.

Udyanotsav of Rashtrapati Bhawan - 2012 to be open from Feb. 10 to Mar. 15

February 7, 2012 at 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): The Udyanotsav of Rashtrapati Bhawan - 2012, the annual opening of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan, including the musical garden, the spiritual garden, the herbal garden, bonsai garden and the bio-diversity park, will open to the general public from Friday.

Indian residents abroad can participate in election process: Manmohan Singh

January 8, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Jaipur, Jan 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today said that the Government has issued notifications for registration of overseas Indians electors under the Representation of People Act, 1950 to enable Indians resident abroad to participate in election processes of India.

Andhra Bhawan employees protest against legislator's misbehavior

July 22, 2011 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Employees of the Andhra Pradesh Bhawan protested against the alleged high handedness of a legislator with a staff employee of the Bhawan, in New Delhi on Friday.

Vice President to deliver UPSC Foundation Day lecture on Tuesday

May 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM

New Delhi, May 1(ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari will be the main speaker at the UPSC Foundation Day lecture on governance, which will be held at Vigyan Bhawan here on May 3.

Tiger conservation project promoted by Rashtrapati Bhawan

December 22, 2010 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec.22 (ANI): A public art project that aims to raise funds for the conservation of tigers in India, Artiger, began in Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.

Mahatma Gandhi a hero not just to India, but to the world, says Obama(Lead: Obama)

November 6, 2010 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, Nov.6 (ANI): Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday described Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, as "hero not just to India, but to the world" during a personal pilgrimage to Mani Bhawan, the home Gandhi used whenever he visited Bombay at the height of the country's freedom struggle against British colonial rule.

Azad to flag off World Population Day run

July 9, 2010 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad will on Sunday flag off a run for population stabilization involving 3000 children from various schools of the national capital on World Population Day.

S. African President to undertake three-day visit of India

June 1, 2010 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): South African President Dr. Jacob Zuma will undertake a three-day visit of India from Wednesday (June 2).

Menon, Narayanan to attend Munich Conference

February 5, 2010 at 9:52 AM

New Delhi/Kolkata, Feb.5 (ANI): Two representatives from India will for the first time be taking part in the Munich Security Conference which starts today.

Curfew re-imposed in Imphal over fake encounter killings

August 11, 2009 at 4:56 PM

Imphal, Aug 11 (ANI): Curfew was re-imposed in Imphal on Tuesday following protests over the killing of a youth in a fake encounter.

Two Haryana policemen get 10 years for rape

May 29, 2009 at 9:29 PM

Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) A court here Friday sentenced two policemen, posted at the Haryana governor's official residence here, to 10 years imprisonment for rape.

Two securitymen at Haryana Governor's House convicted of rape

May 25, 2009 at 9:30 PM

Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Two securitymen, posted at the Haryana governor's official residence here, were convicted on rape charges by a local court here Monday.

Maoist's politburo meeting put-off

May 9, 2009 at 1:04 PM

Kathmandu, May 9 (ANI): The Unified CPN (Maoist) politburo meeting at the Training Centre in Ravi Bhawan in the capital has been put-off till Sunday.

India, Pakistan have to jointly fight terror: PM

March 31, 2009 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Expressing sympathies over the terror attack on a Pakistani police academy, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday that both countries should jointly take on terrorists.

Manmohan declares himself fit enough to campaign

March 20, 2009 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has declared himself fit enough to campaign during the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Seeking information from PMO gets easier

March 19, 2009 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Seeking information from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) under the Right to Information (RTI) Act has now become easier, thanks to a recommendation of the Chief Information Commission (CIC).

Protesting teachers baton-charged by police in Lucknow

February 12, 2009 at 9:54 PM

Lucknow, Feb 12, (ANI): Thousands of teachers and employees of non-aided schools across the State who reached here to launch protests demanding higher salaries were baton-charged by the police.

Kolkata celebrates Netaji's birth anniversary

January 23, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) Cultural functions were organised in various parts of Kolkata to pay tribute to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 112th birth anniversary Friday.

Indian workers in Gulf air problems at diaspora meet

January 9, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Complaints of ill treatment of migrant workers by Indian immigration officials and by officials of Indian embassies abroad, the lack of higher education facilities for children of Indian workers and lack of legal assistance for jailed workers abroad were some of the issues brought to the notice of Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi by the people from the Gulf region here Friday.

India, Turkey set up study group for FTA

November 22, 2008 at 12:16 AM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) India and Turkey have set up a joint study group to work towards a bilateral free trade agreement.

Vice-chancellor who turned down Rahul quits

November 4, 2008 at 8:57 PM

Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) Chandrashekhar Azad Agriculture University vice-chancellor V.K. Suri, who last month shut his campus doors on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, tendered his resignation Tuesday.

Major fire reduces part of Assam's Janata Bhawan to ashes

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Guwahati, Sept.11 (ANI): A devastating fire that broke out in Dispur has reduced to ashes a part of the Janata Bhawan on Wednesday evening.

Centre worried over Kandhmal situation: Jaiswal

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal on Wednesday said he would review why the violence in Kandhmal District of Orissa could not be contained so far.

Talent to be rewarded at Bal Bhawan by the President

June 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The President, Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil is to present the prestigious Bal Shree Award to fifty children from all over the

Govt to launch Food Safety and Quality Year on June 11

June 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM

A one-day national seminar on the theme of "Food Safety and Quality Management System-from Farm to Fork" will be organised on June

President witnesses ballet based on noble cause

February 25, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The president of India Pratibha Patil fished out her valuable and demanding time for watching a ballet programme titled