Read Time:47 Second
Raipur, September 28, 2008: President Pratibha Patil arrived here today on a two-day tour of Chhattisgarh.
The President arrived here on a special Indian Air Force plane, who was received at the Air Port this afternoon by Governor E S L Narasimhan, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, their wives, a host of Ministers and officials, including Chief Secretary P Joy Oommen.
A party is also organised at Raj Bhawan, opened to only special invitees, in respect of the visitor, who had come to the state for the first time after becoming President.
Patil is scheduled to visit the famous waterfall Chitrakoot tomorrow morning.
She would also participate in the Golden Jubilee function of the Dudhadhari Bajrang Government Women’s College at Raipur after which she would return back to New Delhi, officials said.
More Stories
AMD carrying out exploration for Lithium in Korba, Chhattisgarh
The Department of Atomic Energy is currently carrying out exploration for Lithium in the potential geological domains in parts of Korba District in Chhattisgarh, the Centre has said.
Rs 8649 Crore sanction for River conservation
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 8649.67 crore for the ambitious National River Conservation plan (NRCP).
755 Fast Track Special Courts functioning in 30 States, UTs
A total of 755 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including 410 exclusive Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) (e-POCSO) Courts are functional in 30 states and union territories across the country.
Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall renamed
‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ of the Rashtrapati Bhavan were today renamed as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively.
2.28 lakh villages and 190 districts achieved ‘Har Ghar Jal’ status
The National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) today achieved a historic milestone by providing tap water connections to 15 crore rural households across the country, whereas 2.28 lakh villages and 190 districts have reported ‘Har Ghar Jal’ and 100 districts and over 1.25 lakh villages are ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified.
SC dismisses petition for re-test of NEET-UG
The Supreme Court today dismissed petitions seeking re-test of the controversial NEET-UG examination-2024, saying that there was no evidence on record to conclude that it was “vitiated” on account of “systemic breach” of its sanctity.