Anandiben Patel

UP-based universities to adopt 5 villages, one college each: Governor

The blueprint detailing the activities to be performed in adopted villages will be given to vice-chancellors and when all will join hands and work in rural areas, the picture of the state will be changed in five years, said Governor Anandiben Patel

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Sources in the Raj Bhawan said that since January 1950, when the State was formally notified as Uttar Pradesh, there has not been any woman Governor, so far.

Naga hand to OBC faces, Govt sends message with its Governor picks

Noted lawyer and former Janata Dal MP Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the Governor of West Bengal, replacing Keshari Nath Tripathi. Another senior BJP leader, Ramesh Bais, has been appointed Tripura Governor.

President appoints Governor of six states, Anandiben Patel now in charge of UP

Anandiben was the Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Lal Ji Tandon was the Bihar Governor. The appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.

Madhya Pradesh: Congress seeks Governor Anandiben Patel's resignation

"Modi sahab ka dhyan rakhana (take care of PM Modi)," the governor was heard telling a group of villagers who raised the issue of employment for local youths.

Imran Khan using Modi’s words, it’s matter of pride: Anandiben Patel

She was responding to Pakistan’s Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan, who said “If India takes one step towards us, we will take two steps toward them”.

Women in cities believe breastfeeding will spoil their figure: MP Governor Anandiben Patel

Stressing on the need of a balanced diet required for the well being of the newborn and the mother, she said, "If the children are bottle-fed then their fate will also be shattered the way a bottle does."

MP Governor tells colleges to observe yoga day, send photos, videos as ‘proof’

Congress has criticised Patel’s directives. “Has she shown the same alacrity in seeking reports about matters concerning education,’’ asked Congress spokesman Manak Agrawal.

Madhya Pradesh Governor stirs row, advises BJP workers to adopt needy children for votes

Reacting strongly to Patels' remarks, the Congress accused the Madhya Pradesh Governor of misusing her constitutional position to advance the electoral cause of the ruling BJP in the state.

BJP assumed power at Centre due to PM Modi's ability to pick 'committed' workers: Anandiben Patel

Anandiben Patel remembered Modi during the launch of her biography "Karma Yatri", written by Ameya Latkar, in Ahmedabad on Friday night in the presence of BJP chief Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, among others.

Gujarat land deal: Congress adamant on SIT probe, slams PM's 'silence'

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Reiterating their demand for an investigation into the land allotments under Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat's Chief Minister, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Monday said that it was a clear case of impropriety, alleged corruption and a definite case of conflict of interest. Asserting that it was a fit case for a court-monitored investigation, he added that certain new facts have emerged which make the charge of gross impropriety and conflict of interest more damning. The Congress had earlier demanded a Supreme Court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe in the matter following reports about the Modi-led Gujarat government's land deals with business associates of Anar Patel, the daughter of incumbent Chief Minister Anandiben Patel. However, the BJP accused the Opposition of levelling "false and baseless allegations to cover up its own corruption".

International kite festival takes off in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Jan 10 (ANI): The skyline of Ahmedabad wore a vibrant look on Sunday as the 27th International Kite Festival kicked off with fliers from over 30 countries joining the riot of colours. Kite festivals were held across the state of Gujarat during the last week, which culminated to the one organised at the Sabarmati riverfront, which was officially inaugurated by state chief Anandiben Patel and Governor O.P. Kohli. As kites of various shapes and colours dotted the horizon, international participants expressed their enthusiasm about the festival. Another flier from Italy, who had taken part in the festival before, was all in praise for the festival. The International Kite Festival is being celebrated in Gujarat since 1989.

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