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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi, President Murmu hail Telangana's progress on 11th Statehood Day
On Telangana's 11th Formation Day, Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu conveyed their best wishes, acknowledging the state's significant contributions to national advancement and its vibrant cultural legacy. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended greetings, celebrating Telangana's unique cultural identity and the diligence of its people. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Telangana on its 11th Formation Modi lauded the state's contributions to national progress and wished its people success and prosperity, while President Murmu praised Telangana's cultural heritage and dynamic economic to X, PM Modi posted, 'Greetings to the wonderful people of Telangana on their Statehood Day. The state is known for making innumerable contributions to national progress.' He added, 'Over the last decade, the NDA Government has undertaken many measures to boost 'Ease of Living' for the people of the state. May the people of the state be blessed with success and prosperity.'President Murmu wrote on X, 'Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! This young State has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant modern ecosystem of economic and technological development. I wish that the people of Telangana march ahead on the path of progress and prosperity.'Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared his wishes in English and Telugu, celebrating Telangana's culture and hardworking people.'On Telangana Statehood Day , warm greetings to our brothers and sisters of the state. Telangana shines brightly on India's ethno-cultural map. May the state reach new heights of prosperity,' he BJP Telangana unit also paid tribute to martyrs of the statehood struggle.'Let us move towards economic equality and self-reliance in our homeland, inspired by the sacrifices of many martyrs. Let us move towards a democratic Telangana,' the party was officially formed on June 2, 2014, with TRS leader K Chandrashekar Rao becoming its first Chief Minister after elections.
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Business Standard
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings to Telangana on statehood day
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted people of Telangana on their statehood day, and said the young state has a vibrant ecosystem of economic and technological development. "I wish that the people of Telangana march ahead on the path of progress and prosperity," she said in a post on X. Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh and accorded statehood on this day in 2014. "Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! This young State has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant modern ecosystem of economic and technological development. I wish that the people of Telangana march ahead on the path of progress and prosperity," Murmu said. Greeting people of Telangana on its statehood day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his government has undertaken many measures to boost their "ease of living". Modi said, "Greetings to the wonderful people of Telangana on their Statehood Day. The state is known for making innumerable contributions to national progress." "Over the last decade, the NDA government has undertaken many measures to boost 'Ease of Living' for the people of the state. May the people of the state be blessed with success and prosperity," he added.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Statehood Day: Tourists, residents should come together to preserve Goa's culture, heritage, says President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (May 30, 2025) greeted the people of Goa on their Statehood day and stressed on preserving the State's culture and heritage by adopting sustainable tourism practices and supporting local communities. Goa, which was a part of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, was accorded Statehood on this day in 1987. "Warm greetings to the people of Goa on Statehood Day! Goa's rich cultural heritage, beautiful beaches, warm hospitality and several other attractions continue to draw visitors from across the world," Ms. Murmu said in a post on X. Warm greetings to the people of Goa on Statehood Day! Goa's rich cultural heritage, beautiful beaches, warm hospitality and several other attractions continue to draw visitors from across the world. Tourists and residents should come together to preserve Goa's culture and… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 30, 2025 'Tourists and residents should come together to preserve Goa's culture and heritage by adopting sustainable tourism practices and supporting local communities,' she said. "May the State of Goa continue to thrive and contribute to the making of Viksit Bharat," the President said.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Murmu inaugurates two-day literary conference
The pulse of Indianness is felt in the diversity of literary traditions, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday (May 29, 2025), while inaugurating a two-day literary conference at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. She said there are many languages, innumerable dialects and an infinite diversity of literary traditions in our large family of nearly 140 crore countrymen. 'But the pulse of Indianness is felt in this diversity. This feeling of Indianness is also deeply ingrained in the collective subconscious of our country. I consider all languages and dialects of the country as my own language and dialect,' a statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan quoted Ms. Murmu as saying. The conference will deliberate on topics such as 'Feminist Literature of India: Breaking New Grounds'; 'Change in Literature vs Literature of Change'; and 'New Directions of Indian Literature in Global Perspective', the statement added.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
President Murmu presents Padma Awards to recipients at second Civil Investiture Ceremony
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented Padma Awards to the recipients across a diverse range of disciplines and fields at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar, Union Ministers Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, Pralhad Joshi, Jitendra Singh, G Kishan Reddy and several other ministers and dignitaries were present on the occasion. During the ceremony, President Murmu presented India's second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, to Justice (Retd.) Jagdish Singh Khehar, the former Chief Justice of India, for his contribution to the field of Public Affairs. Sharda Sinha, the legendary folk singer, famous for her folk, devotional and Chhath songs, has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously for her contribution to the field of arts- folk music. In the event, her son Anshuman Sinha received the award on her behalf. During the ceremony, Dr Shobana Chandrakumar also received the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu, for her contribution to the field of arts- folk dance. President Murmu presented the Padma Vibhushan posthumously to Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia for her contribution to the field of arts. Her grandson received the award on her behalf. Sadhvi Ritambhara also received the Padma Bhushan for her contribution to the field of social work. Bibek Debroy, an economist who served as the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumously for his contribution to the field of Literature and Education. His wife received the award on his behalf. Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities -- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.' Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhavan every year. For the year 2025, the President has approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards, including duo case (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one). The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. 23 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 13 Posthumous awardees. (ANI)
