Rashtrapati Bhawan

President unveils 'Udyan Utsav 2023'; 'Amrit Udyan' open for public Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday inaugurated Udyan Utsav-2023 -- the opening of the Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens, including the rechristened 'Amrit Udyan', for the public. The iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan was renamed Amrit Udyan on Saturday. The resplendent gardens are open to the public once a year and people can visit from January 31 this time. Amrit Udyan will remain open for visitors from January 31 to March 26 between 10 am and 4 pm, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday said. From March 28 to 31, the gardens will be open for special categories. For farmers on March 28, for differently-abled persons on March 29, for defence, paramilitary forces and police personnel on March 30 and for women, including tribal women's self-help groups, on March 31. Originally, the garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan included East Lawn, Central Lawn, Long Garden and Circular Garden. During the term of former presidents Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Ram Nath Kovind, more .

Rashtrapati Bhavan to open for public viewing for 5 days a week from Dec 1

Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing for five days a week from December 1, an official statement said on Monday. People can pay a visit on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except on gazetted holidays, in five time slots of one hour each, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm, it said. They can also visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday, except on gazetted holidays, the statement issued by the President's secretariat said. Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. Every Saturday, people can also witness the Change of Guard ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt from 8 am-9 am, it said. This event will not take place on Saturdays that are gazetted holidays and on days so notified by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said. The change of guard ceremony is a military tradition held every week to enable a fresh group of the President's Bodyguards to take charge. Visitors can boo

'Kartavya Path' to have 90 ice-cream carts, 30 water vending machines: NDMC

The newly-christened Kartavya Path can have a maximum of 120 ice-cream carts and water dispensing trolleys at six vending locations, NDMC said on Wednesday. New Delhi Municipal Council Vice Chairman Satish Upadhyay said that there are six vending zones on Kartavya Path between Central Vista Lawns and India Gate. "Each vending zone can have a maximum of 15 ice cream trolleys and five water dispensing kiosks. So cumulatively, 120 trolleys -- 90 ice cream trolleys and 30 water kiosks -- can be allowed in six vending areas. This is for better and effective management of vending kiosks," Upadhyay told PTI. He said that an order to this effect has also been issued. The NDMC order said that ice cream trolley trade licences have been issued. According to the NDMC order, the six locations from where these trolleys will be operating are South of C-Hexagon Road, North of C-Hexagon Road, South of Man Singh Road (both sides), South of Rafi Ahmed Road, and North of Rafi Ahmed Road. The NDMC ha

Central govt's decision to rename Rajpath draws mixed public reactions

The Central government's decision to rename Rajpath as 'Kartavya Path' has drawn mixed reactions from the public. While some of them welcomed the move and termed it as a 'positive change', some others disagreed to the idea and said that the concept of Rajpath and Janpath crossing each other will no longer remain the same. "Names of all major locations remained the same since the British era. It should have been changed way before. It's a good move and I consider it to be a positive change," said Sameer, a resident of Delhi. He further said that the name change will be a "reminder" that everybody "should work and abide by their 'kartavya' (responsibility)". Vinod Kumar, another resident, welcomed the renaming decision as well as the changes in the Central Vista. "The name change is a good endeavour. It's worth the wait for the changes that are being brought about for the good," Kumar said. However, Hemant, a Delhi resident, said that Rajpath is a "historical" name and that, it "sh

76th Independence Day celebration: Dishes and food at Rashtrapati Bhavan

As India marks its 76th Independence day, distinct food items, dishes and cuisines will be made everywhere. Read this article to know more about cuisines, dishes, and food items at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan not to take place tomorrow

The Change of Guard ceremony will not take place this Saturday on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the preparations related to the Independence Day celebrations, an official release said

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra, other Congress leaders detained amid protest

Congress MPs including Rahul Gandhi were detained at Police Lines Kingsway Camp during their protest against the Centre

Droupadi Murmu: Once a councillor and now India's president-elect

President-elect Droupadi Murmu. The arc of triumph forged through personal tragedy is complete for the unassuming politician who started public life as a councillor in Odisha

Don't want a statue in Rashtrapati Bhavan: Tejashwi on not supporting Murmu

A day ahead of the presidential polls, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday found himself under attack from the BJP for making disparaging remarks about NDA's candidate Draupadi Murmu. The leader of the opposition in Bihar assembly was asked about his decision to support Yashwant Sinha, a former Union minister, and not Murmu who is tipped to become the first tribal woman to occupy the top post. "We do not want to install a statue inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Has anyone of you ever heard her (Murmu's) voice? She has not even addressed a press conference since her name was announced. At least we have all heard from Yashwant Sinha and have an idea of what he stands for," the former Bihar deputy CM said. In a stinging response, the BJP's state president Sanjay Jaiswal made a snide remark about Yadav's mother Rabri Devi, a former chief minister. "Tejashwi Yadav has seen in his own family how an uneducated housewife was placed on the highest seat of power, ignoring many seasoned leaders

Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed new Delhi LG days after Anil Baijal resigned

Born on March 23, 1958 and an alumnus of Kanpur University with a pilot licence, Saxena is a philanthropist in vision and corporate scientist in action, according to his profile available in the KVIC

President to confer Padma awards on late Kalyan Singh, 72 others

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday will confer Padma awards on 74 distinguished personalities, including former BJP leader late Kalyan Singh and actor Victor Banerjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Justice N V Ramana sworn in as 48th Chief Justice of India by President

Justice Ramana took the oath at a brief ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan

President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after surgery at AIIMS

Kovind on Monday said he has returned to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery at the AIIMS here.

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Odisha from March 20 to 22

Kovind will visit Odisha from March 20 to 22, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday said

Flag at half mast: India in 7-day state mourning for Pranab Mukherjee.

The country observes a 7-day State mourning following the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee.

MP Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85 from prolonged illness

Lalji Tandon was admitted to the Medanta hospital on June 13 after he complained of urinary problem and fever

PMO to be a tourist attraction?

The Rashtrapati Bhawan has always been a must visit for tourists coming to New Delhi

Grab a bite at Subway in Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rashtrapati Bhawan is among the few unique destinations in the world to house the restaurant