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Governor’s rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir

January 9, 2015

Governor’s rule has been imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). It was imposed after President Pranab Mukherjee approved the recommendation of J&K Governor N. N. Vohra as there is deadlock in the State over formation of a ..

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President signs ordinance to pave way for e-rickshaws on Delhi roads

January 8, 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee has signed an ordinance to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as per Article 123 of Constitution. This ordinance will pave the way for plying of e-rickshaws on roads of Delhi. Earlier, in December 2014 Union Cabinet ..

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Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi's Prize for Display at Rashtrapati Bhavan museum

January 8, 2015

Kailash Satyarthi’s Nobel Prize has been put up for display at Rashtrapati Bhavan museum. It was put for display, after Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi dedicated his prize to the nation. He presented his medal to President Pranab Mukherjee ..

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President Pranab Mukherjee stresses on woman education

September 8, 2014

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Saakshar Bharat Awards, 2014 at International Literacy Day which was celebrated by the National Literacy Mission Authority, Union Ministry of Human Resource Development at special celebrations organized at Vigyan Bhawan. In his speech he ..

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Altamas Kabir becomes 39th Chief Justice of India

October 1, 2012

Justice Altamas Kabir was sworn-in as the new chief justice of India by President Pranab Mukherjee. He took the position of Justice Sarosh Homi Kapadia, who retired after serving the Supreme Court.

Omita Paul: Appointed secretary to the President

July 25, 2012

Omita Paul, a long time aide of Pranab Mukherjee appointed secretary to the President. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet approved the appointment of 63-year-old Paul on a contract basis in the rank and pay of secretary. Her tenure would be ..

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Pranab Mukherjee: 13th President of India

July 25, 2012

Pranab Mukherjee sworn-in as the 13th President of India. He was administered oath of office and secrecy by the Chief Justice of India Justice, SH Kapadia, in the Central Hall of Parliament.

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Congress is using Raisina Hills for dumping unsuccessful finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee: P.A. Sangma

July 14, 2012

Presidential candidate P.A. Sangma alleged that Congress is using Raisina Hills for dumping unsuccessful finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee by nominating and supporting him in the presidential poll. What is Raisina Hill ? Raisina Hill is a region of Lutyens’ Delhi, ..

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Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee resigns to contest President poll

June 28, 2012

FM Pranab Mukherjee submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Mukherjee, the UPA candidate for the Prez polls enjoys the support of the SP, the BSP, the JDU, the Shiv Sena, the CPI(M), Forward Block and some other ..

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Pranab Mukherjee elected Chair of ADB Governors’ Board

May 9, 2012

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee elected as Chair of the ADB’s Board of Governors. The 46th yearly meeting of ADB (Asian Development Bank) will be held in India in 2013. Mr. Mukherjee held that India is very happy to accept the ..

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