ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
ANI Logo
Menu
Politics

President Kovind, PM Modi greet nation on Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi [India], Aug. 7 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the eve of Raksha Bandhan.

ANI Aug 07, 2017 14:23 IST googleads

President Kovind, PM Modi greet nation on Raksha Bandhan
New Delhi [India], Aug. 7 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the eve of Raksha Bandhan. The Prime Minister took to Twitter and said, "????????? ?? ???? ???? ?? ?????????? ?? ????-???? ????? Greetings on Raksha Bandhan." <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">????????? ?? ???? ???? ?? ?????????? ?? ????-???? ????? Greetings on Raksha Bandhan.</p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/894366749855956992">August 7, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> In a series of tweets as well, the President highlighted how Raksha Bandhan celebrates the sacred bond of commitment between sisters and brothers. "May Raksha Bandhan, symbolising the virtues of love, affection & mutual trust, bring happiness & prosperity to all," President Kovind said. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">May Raksha Bandhan, symbolising the virtues of love, affection & mutual trust, bring happiness & prosperity to all <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PresidentKovind?src=hash">#PresidentKovind</a></p>&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/894370510330408961">August 7, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The festival celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated in many parts of the Indian subcontinent, notably India and Nepal. Raksha bandhan means "bond of protection". On Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties a rakhi (sacred thread) on her brother's wrist with a prayer for his prosperity and happiness. This symbolizes the sister's love. The brother gives her a token gift and a promise to protect her. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Politics

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

Former Andhra Pradesh Minister Gudivada Amarnath on Thursday said that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the land policy of the state government, alleging that large extents of valuable public land are being allotted to a few real estate companies at very low prices.

Read More
Politics

"No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG": Hardeep Singh Puri

In his statement in the Lok Sabha, Puri said the government has taken multiple measures to safeguard the country's energy security and ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas, and natural gas.

Read More
Politics

29 lakh women received funds under Mahila Udyamita Scheme: Sarma

29 lakh women received funds under Mahila Udyamita Scheme: Sarma

"Till today, 29 lakh women have received the fund of the Mahila Udyamita Scheme. Today, this fund will be distributed in Sonai and East Goalpara constituency. A total of 33.50 lakh women will get benefits," Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters.

Read More
General News

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges citizens' support to tackle LPG crisis

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges citizens' support to tackle LPG crisis

In a post on X, Stalin stated that he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the relevant Union Ministers regarding the issue. He added that the state government held a consultation meeting yesterday under the leadership of R Sakkarapani to discuss strategies for addressing the gas shortage.

Read More
Politics

Assam CM hands over appointment letters to 5,754 candidates

Assam CM hands over appointment letters to 5,754 candidates

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday distributed appointment letters to 5,754 candidates under the Education and Power Department at a function held at the Veterinary College playground, Khanapara in Guwahati.

Read More
General News

Shinde on bomb threat emails to blow BSE, Vidhan Bhavan

Shinde on bomb threat emails to blow BSE, Vidhan Bhavan

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that the threats were bogus, calling the Vidhan Bhavan safe and added that operations to tackle the issue are underway smoothly.

Read More
Politics

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel distributes 40 EV cars to ITIs

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel distributes 40 EV cars to ITIs

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday distributed 40 electric cars to Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state in Gandhinagar to facilitate practical training in electric vehicle technology for trainees in the Motor Mechanic trade. During the event, the Chief Minister also inaugurated 50 Dhanvantari Arogya Rath and six Mobile Medical Vans to provide doorstep primary healthcare services to construction workers and labourers.

Read More
General News

PM Modi unveils India's energy strategy amid West Asia conflict

PM Modi unveils India's energy strategy amid West Asia conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a dual approach to energy security: boosting domestic infrastructure for wider access and promoting self-sufficiency to cut reliance on imports.

Read More
General News

AIMSA urges govt to withdraw NMC notice

AIMSA urges govt to withdraw NMC notice

In a letter addressed to the Minister, AIMSA expressed "serious concern" regarding the NMC notice which requires FMGs to undergo compulsory onsite compensation for the online education undertaken during the pandemic period.

Read More
General News

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures energy supply

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures energy supply

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the country is successfully navigating the major disruption in global energy supplies following the West Asia conflict.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.