Monday, December 15, 2025
ADVT 
India

President Murmu to visit Kutch on Feb 28

Darpan News Desk IANS, 27 Feb, 2025 01:11 PM
  • President Murmu to visit Kutch on Feb 28

Bhuj, Feb 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will visit Kutch on February 28. As part of her itinerary, she will visit the Smritivan Museum and Memorial at 3 PM on February 28, followed by a visit to Dhordo. During her stay in Dhordo, the President will engage with local artisans at the Rann Utsav Tent City.

To ensure security, the venue has been declared a "No Drone Fly Zone."

During her visit, President Murmu will also explore local craft stalls before witnessing the sunset at the White Rann. Later, she will attend a cultural program organised by the Gujarat Tourism Corporation as the chief guest, where she will observe various artistic performances.

On March 1, at 10:30 AM, the President will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dholavira. Later in the afternoon, at 3:30 PM, she will depart from Bhuj for Delhi.

To ensure smooth proceedings, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Kutch District Minister-in-Charge Praful Pansheriya will be present during the visit.

In view of the President’s presence, the entire area of Dhordo in Bhuj taluka and Dholavira in Bhachau taluka has been declared a “no fly zone” from February 28 to March 1.

This restriction prohibits the use of drones (UAVs) and any electronic flying devices in the designated regions.

President Droupadi Murmu commenced her four-day visit to Gujarat on February 26.

On February 27, she visited the Ekta Skill Development Centre at Kevadia and graced the 44th convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad.

MORE India ARTICLES

Youth dies of drug overdose in Punjab's Tarn Taran

Youth dies of drug overdose in Punjab's Tarn Taran
A 24-year-old youth in the Sabhra village of Punjab's Tarn Taran district, on Tuesday, died of a drug overdose. This is the second such incident to have occurred in the district in the past one week. The family members of the deceased expressed concern about the rising menace of drug addiction in the village.

Youth dies of drug overdose in Punjab's Tarn Taran

Devotees happy with railway arrangements at Mahakumbh 2025

Devotees happy with railway arrangements at Mahakumbh 2025
The first 'Amrit Snan' of Mahakumbh 2025, on Tuesday, began on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti with crores of devotees expressing satisfaction with the Railways' arrangements for the grand religious and spiritual event. Saints and devotees took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj

Devotees happy with railway arrangements at Mahakumbh 2025

Drugs, ganja cultivation creating parallel economy in Tripura: CM Saha

Drugs, ganja cultivation creating parallel economy in Tripura: CM Saha
Speaking on the second day of the ongoing Winter Session of the Tripura Assembly, the Chief Minister told the House that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed to adopt zero tolerance policy against drug peddling and any kind of drug menace.

Drugs, ganja cultivation creating parallel economy in Tripura: CM Saha

Hardeep Puri demands Kejriwal’s clarification on ‘Sheesh Mahal’ budget

Hardeep Puri demands Kejriwal’s clarification on ‘Sheesh Mahal’ budget
Political temperatures in Delhi are going up ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled to be held on February 5. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of causing a loss of Rs 2,000 crore in the 'Sheesh Mahal' project.

Hardeep Puri demands Kejriwal’s clarification on ‘Sheesh Mahal’ budget

Accused in Bengal coal smuggling case granted bail by Calcutta HC in POCSO case

Accused in Bengal coal smuggling case granted bail by Calcutta HC in POCSO case
Vikas's brother and former youth Trinamool Congress leader Vinay Mishra, another prime accused in the coal smuggling case, is currently absconding and is believed to have taken shelter in Vanuatu Islands by taking citizenship there after surrendering his Indian citizenship.

Accused in Bengal coal smuggling case granted bail by Calcutta HC in POCSO case

Mahakumbh ready for first ‘Amrit Snan’ on Jan 14, preparations complete

Mahakumbh ready for first ‘Amrit Snan’ on Jan 14, preparations complete
This year, the Maha Snan or Shahi Snan is being referred to as Amrit Snan. The Mahakumbh Mela administration has meticulously organised the sequence of the sacred bath for the 13 Akharas of Sanatan Dharma, ensuring that each Akhara follows traditional customs and the set timings.

Mahakumbh ready for first ‘Amrit Snan’ on Jan 14, preparations complete