The President,received a copy of the book

The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil received a copy of the book entitled ‘The History of Kerala Kaumudi’ from the Managing Editor of Kerala Kaumudi, Thiruvanthapuram, Shri Deepu Ravi, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on May 17, 2012. The Defence Minister, Shri A. K. Antony is also seen. (PIB photo)
17-May-201

Sports Minister Sanctions Ex-Gratia Assistance

Ms. Nisha Rani Dutta is living in indigent condition 
Shri Ajay Maken, Minister of State ( Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports has sanctioned ex-gratia assistance of Rs 5 lakh to Ms.Rani Dutta, an Archery Player from National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons. 

Ms.Rani Dutta, is living in indigent condition. The Ministry came to know through a news item that Ms. Nisha Rani Dutta, an archery player, who has played in National and International archery competitions, was forced to sell her bow to repair her mud house. Taking cognizance of her poor financial position, the Sports Minister has sanctioned this ex-gratia. 

Under the Scheme of National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports provides lump sum financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons of the past, who are facing financial distress.(PIB)  17-May-2012 12:49 IST

The former President of India

The former President of India, Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam addressing the National Conference on Cooperatives for the celebration of International Year of Cooperatives, 2012, in New Delhi on May 15, 2012. (PIB photo) 15-May-201

The President of Maldivesath

The President of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Waheed laid wreath at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, in Delhi on May 13, 2012.  (PIB photo)   13-May-201