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Hello Jammu News at 9:09:00 PM 0
President Of India Ram Nath Kovind


Chandigarh, Feb 1 :  President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said the government is working to make minorities, especially women, self-reliant through welfare and skill development programmes, including 'Hunar Haats'.

Speaking after inaugurating the 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, he said these Haats have proved to be a strong campaign in providing employment opportunities to artisans, craftsmen and chefs. About 2.65 lakh skilled people from minority communities have been provided employment opportunities under 'Hunar Haat', he added.

Surajkund International Crafts Mela has become a platform to showcase the art-skills, talent and entrepreneurship of the people of India. For the past 33 years, the number of visitors and craftsmen in this fair has increased significantly, he said.

The president also said that the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is a golden opportunity to convey his ideas to the country and the world.

President Kovind was accompanied by his wife Savita Kovind at the function. Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his Himachal Pradesh counterpart Jai Ram Thakur were also present.

The fair attracts tourists not only from India but all over the world. This year Himachal Pradesh is the "theme state" and Uzbekistan is the 'partner nation'.

India and Uzbekistan share strong cultural and diplomatic ties, the president said.

"Our geographical boundaries are not contiguous but our hearts are united together. Due to close partnership between the two countries in the areas of culture, art and agriculture, the people of Uzbekistan and India enjoy the warmth of closeness," he said.

"I am confident that the Surajkund Mela will also make an effective contribution to the economy and to the development of arts and business and this tradition will be continuously strengthened," he said.

Uzbek Ambassador to India Farhod Arziev said a delegation from Uzbekistan, comprising 100 artisans and craftsmen, are participating in the Surajkund Mela.
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Supreme Court


New Delhi, Jan 25 :  One of the death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya murder and gang rape case on Saturday moved the Supreme Court seeking judicial review of the rejection of mercy petition by the President.

The petition has been filed by convict Mukesh Kumar Singh (32) whose mercy plea was dismissed by President Ram Nath Kovind on January 17.

"A petition has been filed under Article 32 for judicial review of the manner of rejection of the mercy petition in terms of the judgement of Supreme Court in Shatrughan Chauhan case," advocate Vrinda Grover, who is representing Mukesh, told.

The warrant for execution of death sentence for the four convicts has been fixed on February 1 at 6 am.

Mukesh had moved the mercy petition after the Supreme Court had dismissed his curative petition against his conviction and death sentence.

Along with his, the apex court had also rejected the curative petition of another death row convict Akshay Kumar (31).

Other two convicts Pawan Gupta (25) and Vinay Kumar Sharma are yet to file curative petitions before the Supreme Court.

The 23-year-old paramedic student, referred to as Nirbhaya, was gang-raped and brutally assaulted on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012, in a moving bus in south Delhi by six people before she was thrown out on the road. She was flown to a hospital in Singapore where she died.

Earlier in the day, A Delhi court said no further directions were required on a plea by the lawyer of the death row convicts in the case alleging the prison authorities were not handing over certain documents required to file mercy and curative petitions, and disposed of the petition.

Additional Sessions Judge Ajay Kumar Jain said the convicts' lawyer can take pictures of the relevant documents, notebook and paintings or sketches from the Tihar jail authorities.

The court noted that the jail authorities had already complied with the request made by the convicts by supplying the documents whatever was lying with them.
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President Of India : Ram Nath Kovind


New Delhi, Jan 25 :  President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday lamented that there are some voters who do not understand the importance of their right to exercise franchise and reminded them that in several countries people had to struggle to get it.

Addressing an event here on National Voters' Day marking the establishment of the Election Commission in 1950, the President said from the very first general election to the 17th Lok Sabha polls held last year, voters have increased the credibility of Indian democracy all over the world.

"For this, I congratulate all the voters of the country. But even today some of our voters do not understand the importance of their franchise. They should know that in most of the democratic countries of the world, the common people had to agitate to get the franchise and many sacrifices had to be made," Kovind said.

He pointed out that even in old democracies such as England, women were able to get equal voting rights in the 20th century, after nearly three decades of struggle.

The framers of the Indian Constitution gave this invaluable right to all adult Indians without any discrimination, the President said.

Kovind reminded the audience that soon after Independence, India granted adult suffrage to all citizens which came under a lot of criticism as at that time, democracy was limited to a few developed and prosperous nations.

There were reservations that with only 16 per cent literacy, and poverty, universal adult franchise would not be successful. He said the decision was dubbed as "biggest gamble in history".

"But our voters proved it to be the biggest successful experiment in democracy in the world history. They lived up to the conviction expressed by the Constitution makers on the common man," the President noted.
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New Delhi, Jan 17 :  President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday rejected the mercy plea of Mukesh Singh, one of the four men convicted in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, sources said.

The rejection came soon after the Union Home Ministry forwarded the petition to the president on Friday morning.

"It's a very good thing. Our hopes have gone up after the disheartening news that the execution might be delayed," the young woman's father told as news came in of the rejection.

Mukesh had filed his mercy petition two days ago.

The four convicts -- Mukesh (32), Vinay Sharma (26), Akshay Kumar Singh (31) and Pawan Gupta (25) -- were to be hanged on January 22 at 7 am in Tihar Jail, a Delhi court had announced on January 7 while issuing their death warrants.

However, the Delhi government informed the high court during a hearing that the execution of the convicts will not take place on the day as a mercy plea had been filed by Mukesh.

"The Home Ministry has forwarded the mercy petition of Mukesh Singh to the President. The ministry has reiterated the recommendation of the lieutenant governor of Delhi for its rejection," a Home Ministry official said on Friday morning. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's office sent Mukesh Singh's mercy petition to the Home Ministry on Thursday, a day after the Delhi government recommended its rejection.
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New Delhi, Jun 20 :  President Ram Nath Kovind Thursday advised parliamentarians to accord priority to their duties as public representatives so that people are inspired to discharge their duties as citizens.

In his address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament in the historic Central Hall, Kovind also urged all MPs to dedicate themselves to the task of building a 'New India' and to discharge duties with utmost sincerity over the next five years.

"My advice to all MPs is that you should always remember the fundamental mantra of Gandhiji. He had said that every decision of ours should be guided by its impact on the poorest and the weakest person in the society," he said in his customary address after the formation of the 17th Lok Sabha.

The president said all parliamentarians will have to accord priority to their duties as public representatives and as citizens of the country.

"Only then will we be able to inspire countrymen to discharge their duties as citizens," he said.

Kovind said MPs should remember that the voter, setting aside all his work and overcoming his difficulties, went to the polling station to cast his vote and discharged his responsibility towards the nation.

"Your priority should be to fulfil his aspirations," he said.

The president said the Constitution provides guidance for ensuring social, economic and political justice as well as securing liberty and equality for all citizens; and promote fraternity among all, assuring the dignity of the individual.

"I believe that you all members of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, as parliamentarians, will make invaluable contributions in achieving ideals of the Constitution while discharging your duties. In this way, you will contribute effectively in ushering in a New India," he said.

Kovind said this year also marks 70 years of adoption of the Indian Constitution and as a Member of Parliament, members should have taken oath to discharge duties with true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.

"The Constitution is paramount to all of us. The chief architect of our Constitution Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar had said 'we must hold fast to constitutional methods of achieving our social and economic objectives'," he said.                     [Agencies]
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New Delhi, June 20 :  The government will continue to take steps for further simplification of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), President Ram Nath Kovind said Thursday.

Addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, the president said the indirect tax system is being made simple and effective.

"With the implementation of GST, the concept of 'One country, One tax, One market' has become a reality. Efforts to further simplify the GST will continue," he said.

The GST, which subsumed over a dozen local taxes, was rolled out on July 1, 2017.

He said that keeping in mind the interest of traders, accident insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh will also be provided to all traders registered under GST.

Kovind also said for small traders, the government will soon constitute the National Traders Welfare Board and formulate a National Retail Trade Policy to promote retail business.

The taxation regime, he noted, plays an important role in accelerating economic development.

"Along with continuous reform, simplification of taxation system is also being emphasised. Exemption to persons earning up to Rs 5 lakh from payment of income tax is an important step in this direction," he added.                    [Agencies]
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New Delhi, Jun 20 :  The people of India have given a mandate to continue with the country's development journey that started in 2014, President Ram Nath Kovind said Thursday.

In his address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament in the historic Central Hall, he said government is moving ahead to create a strong, secure and inclusive India.

In his customary address after formation of the 17th Lok Sabha, the President also said that government has started a pension scheme to help farmers and small traders live a life of dignity.

Congratulating the Election Commission and crores of officials and security personnel involved in holding the general elections, he pointed out that over 61 crore people voted in the Lok Sabha polls, creating a record.

He said women came out in large numbers to exercise their franchise.

He said a record 78 women have been elected as members of the Lok Sabha -- the highest ever and almost half of the elected members are first timers.

"In this election, the people of the country gave a clear mandate. After the assessment of the government's first tenure, the people have given it a bigger mandate this time," he said.

He said, by doing so, the people have given a mandate to accelerate the development process initiated in 2014.                        [Agencies]
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Banaras Hindu University cardiologist Om Shankar's indefinite hunger strike, demanding a separate AIIMS for Varanasi, entered its fourth day on Wednesday."Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and President Ram Nath Kovind visited the city for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas but my demand for health has gone unheard," the senior cardiologist said from the entrance gate of BHU, which is the venue for the protest.




Varanasi, Jan 23 (PTI) Banaras Hindu University cardiologist Om Shankar's indefinite hunger strike, demanding a separate AIIMS for Varanasi, entered its fourth day on Wednesday."Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and President Ram Nath Kovind visited the city for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas but my demand for health has gone unheard," the senior cardiologist said from the entrance gate of BHU, which is the venue for the protest.

Shankar's protest has received support from Aam Admi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who in a Tweet on Monday, said AAP supports the doctor's demand for a separate AIIMS in Varanasi.

"Patients from neighbouring states and also from Nepal visit BHU for treatment. The varsity's medical college is packed, as a result many patients do not get admission there," Shankar said, explaining the need for a world class medical facility in the city.



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President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday visited a temple of goddess Kali which is managed by a trust represented by people who came to Myanmar from different regions of India.


Yangon (Myanmar), Dec 13 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday visited a temple of goddess Kali which is managed by a trust represented by people who came to Myanmar from different regions of India.

Kovind is in Myanmar to continue India's high level bilateral engagements under the rubric of the 'Act East' and the 'Neighbourhood First' policies.

Popular among Hindu devotees, the Shri Kali Temple was built by Tamil immigrants in 1871. It is famous for its colourful exteriors. It is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings featuring scenes from Hindu mythology.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted a picture of the president offering prayers in the temple.

"President Kovind and First Lady (Savita) visit Shri Kali temple in Yangon, Myanmar which is managed by a trust represented by people who came to Myanmar from different regions of India," Kumar said.
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New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind Wednesday called upon official auditor CAG to move towards outcome based auditing and provide insight and foresight' for improving government programmes. 

Inaugurating the 29th Accountants General Conference here, Kovind also appreciated the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) as an institution for graduating from promoting accountability to ensuring that right things are done in the right and least expensive way. 

"Through your financial, compliance and performance audits, you have been providing valuable oversight on operations and giving recommendations for improvement. It is the time, the institution thinks of giving insight and foresight as well, he told the Accountants General.

Stating that audit is not an end in itself, but a means to make governments work better, Kovind said there was a need to emphasise that outcome is a more meaningful measure of programme value than output. 

"You may deliberate on how would you as an organisation identify, understand and measure outcome to study the impact of programmes.You may have to realign strategy in a manner that it measures outcome, the President said.

With CAG using data analytics for auditing, Kovind said through the use of such techniques, the institution can assist in not only giving insights for the present but also aid in providing credible forecast for future.

With the tools appropriate for managing and examining the expanding data in a digital economy, you are rightly positioned to anticipate long term trends and emerging issues related to the economy, education, health, environment , national security, among others, he said.

You are not only the keeper of national accounts, but conscience keeper to the nation and a key partner in India's progress," Kovind told the Accountants General.

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New Delhi, June 15 : President Ram Nath Kovind today greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Eid, and hoped that it would promote "fraternity and understanding in our shared society".

"On the auspicious occasion of Idu'l Fitr, I offer my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, and especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad," he said in his message.

Kovind said the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan is a moment of celebration.

"May it promote fraternity and understanding in our shared society," he said.PTI
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 Jaipur, May 14 :  President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday paid obeisance at the Dargah of Sufi Saint Hazarat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Rajasthan's Ajmer.
At the Dargah, the President offered Chadar and prayed for peace, prosperity and tranquillity in the country.
The President was accompanied by state Industry Minister Rajpal Singh Shekhawat , Education Minister Vasudev Devnani and other government officials.
The President arrived here yesterday for a two-day visit with family to Jaipur and Ajmer.
He received the Bhagwad Gita from Deewan Zainul Abedin Ali Khan.
Khan said service to the nation should be the first and foremost priority and the holy book of Gita says that one should perform Karma and not desire for results.
"The gift was aimed at giving a message of harmony to the followers of all the religions in the country from the Ajmer dargah," Nasiruddin Chisti, the elder son of Khan, said.
Earlier in the day, President Kovind offered prayers at the Pushkar Sarovar. He spent ten minutes at the Pushkar Sarovar after which he left for the Brahma temple. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter.
He also met Governor Kalyan Singh at Raj Bhawan in Jaipur. Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje was also present along with senior officers of the state government at the consultations.
It was Mr Kovind's first visit to Rajasthan after becoming the President.
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JAMMU, APRIL 11- Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Hemant Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of officers to discuss arrangements for  President of India, Ram Nath Kovind’s visit to Jammu.
The President is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on April 18 during which he will attend the convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and attend a function at Amar Mahal.
Threadbare discussions were held on various vital issues related to security, traffic regulation, Health, hospitality and protocol besides deployment of fire & emergency services.
Hemant Kumar took detailed stock of arrangements being put in place by the government agencies at the venue of the function .
The Divisional Commissioner stressed upon the officers to make sure that all necessary arrangements are made well in time for the successful conduct of President’s visit. He further stressed upon the need for close coordination among different agencies.
Among others present were IGP Jammu Zone S D Singh, Additional Commissioner Jammu Rehana Batool, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Commissioner JMC Ramesh Kumar, Director Hospitality and Protocol Majid Drabu, Director Floriculture Babita Rakwal, Director Health Jammu Dr. Gurjeet Singh, ADC Jammu Arun Manhas, CE M&RE Ashwani Gupta, Joint Director Information Jammu Naresh Kumar, Joint Director Fire Services Ram Tirath Dubey,  Managing Director Handicraft I. H. Drabu, Additional Secretary JKAACL Dr. Arvinder Singh Aman, SE PHE Ajay Singh, XEN R&B Rajan Mengi, Director Dordarshan Ravi Kumar, Station Director Radio Kashmir Anjali Sharma, besides other senior officers of various departments attended the meeting.

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JAMMU, APRIL 9: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, today convened an officers meeting to take stock of arrangements being put in place for upcoming visit of President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, to Jammu and Kashmir on 18th April.
Dr. Singh exhorted upon the concerned departments to make sure that all necessary arrangements are made in time for this high profile visit to the state.
Minister for Health Bhali Bhagat, Member Parliament, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Legislators, Vice Chairperson Advisory Board for Development of Kissans, Vice Chairperson Advisory Board for Development of OBCs, Vice Chairperson Advisory Board for Development of SCs, Additional Director General of Police security, Inspector General of Police Jammu range, Deputy Commissioner Jammu and senior officers of various departments were also present on the occasion.
The Deputy Chief Minister stressed on maintaining close coordination among various departments including the security officials to ensure that the visit could go successfully.
The Deputy Chief Minister, while reviewing traffic plan for the event, asked the officers to ensure that that common people are not be put to any inconvenience due to the arrangements being made for the VVIP visit.
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