The bronze statue of Edwin Lutyens in the Central Courtyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan has been removed and the statue of C Gopalachari, the first Governor General of independent India, has been installed. While announcing the removal of Lutyens’ statue on February 22, PM Modi had said that it would no longer be there. Lutyens was…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an important announcement regarding Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (22 February). He said during the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program that the statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens installed in Rashtrapati Bhavan will be removed. In its place, a statue of C. Rajagopalachari, the first Indian Governor-General of independent India, will be…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that a statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens, which has stood in Rashtrapati Bhavan, will be replaced by a statue of C Rajagopalachari, the first Indian governor-general of independent India. During his monthly radio address, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi noted that, unfortunately, even…
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday inaugurated the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026. Formerly known as Mughal Garden, this world-renowned garden is set to mesmerise visitors this spring season with its spectacular collections of roses, tulips, herbal plants, extensive array of trees, shrubs and seasonal flowers and other exotic species. Nestled within the grounds of…
On the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President of India Draupadi Murmu on Monday hosted the traditional ‘at home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan that focused on the culture, art and cuisine of the North-Eastern states. The guests were welcomed with specially made Eri silk shawls. Eri silk, commonly known as ‘Peace Silk’, is an…
Fourteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi traded runs for recognition on Friday as he was conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for children, by Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Also Read , Suryavanshi takes spotlight away from Rohit, Virat with 36-ball ton in VHT The ceremony, held in New Delhi, meant…
