Raj Bhavan

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Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan (Photo: ANI)

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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan (PTI File Photo)

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19 Oct 2022 12:56 AM

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari denied reports that he is in self-isolation. (PTI Photo)

16 at Maharashtra Raj Bhavan test COVID-19 positive

The staffers at Raj Bhavan who tested positive have been quarantined in their residential premises at Raj Bhavan itself, the official said.

12 Jul 2020 4:04 PM

Corona scare in Madhya Pradesh Raj Bhavan after staffer's kin tests positive

The Covid-19 patient was staying in the staff quarters inside the Raj Bhavan complex here.

26 May 2020 11:28 AM

The Shiv Sena leaders met Koshyari at 5 pm, a Raj Bhavan official said. (Photo: ANI)

We are not hurdle, party with majority will form govt in Maha: Sena

The development came at a time when BJP and Shiv Sena are engaged in a bitter tug-of-war.

04 Nov 2019 6:39 PM

Girish Chandra Murmu, who assumed office as the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 31 at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar, inspected the traditional guard of honour given to him by a police contingent at the civil secretariat lawns at sharp 9.30 am, marking the opening of move offices here. (Photo: PTI)

Civil Secretariat, other offices reopen in Jammu amid tight security

The secretariat and other government offices closed in Srinagar on October 25-26 after functioning there for six months.

04 Nov 2019 5:58 PM

The incident took place around 7:30 pm. (Photo: Representational)

SRPF personnel shoots self at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai

The personnel was rushed to a hospital and is undergoing treatment.

08 Oct 2019 6:18 PM

The president also unveiled a plaque in front of the refurbished and restored British-era twin cannons at Raj Bhavan. (Photo: ANI)

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The VVIP suite comprises a meeting hall, a drawing room and a sea-facing balcony.

18 Aug 2019 8:46 AM

The cannons were shifted from Raj Bhavan lawns to platforms outside Jal Vihar (Banquet hall) on Sunday.

British era cannons kept at Raj Bhavan

The cannons, covered in mud, were found partially buried at the foothill below the Raj Bhavan during a tree plantation drive.

23 Jul 2019 6:34 AM

‘During last year's ‘yatra’ of 60 days, the total number of pilgrims who visited Holy Cave Shrine was 2,85,006, whereas this year the pilgrimage has crossed this number in 22 days,’ the Raj Bhavan statement said. (Photo: ANI)

2,85,381 pilgrims visited Holy Cave during Amarnath Yatra so far

This was more than the number of visitors who had embarked on the visit during the last year's ’yatra’ of sixty days.

22 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

Tripathi has sent a letter to all prominent political parties in Bengal, urging them to attend the all-party meet at 4 pm at Raj Bhavan. (Photo: ANI)

Bengal guv convenes all-party meet in wake of post-poll violence

Welcoming the move, West Bengal BJP unit president Dilip Ghosh said the state government should have taken the initiative.

12 Jun 2019 5:56 PM

The move comes in view of the devastation caused by the extremely severe cyclonic storm that ravaged coastal districts of Odisha and killed at least 64 people after making a landfall in Puri on May 3. (Photo: File)

Odisha Guv not to hold 'At Home' party in view of people affected by Fani

As part of ongoing practice, the governor hosts 'At Home' party at Raj Bhavan on Independence Day and Republic Day every year.

08 Jun 2019 1:48 PM

Vidyasagar Rao cancels Maharashtra day event

Officials were asked to switch off the lighting in government buildings.

02 May 2019 3:05 AM

The Governor appealed to the people that the induction of forces should be seen only in the context of conducting elections and should not be attributed to any other cause. (Photo: PTI)

J&K Governor reviews security in backdrop of Pulwama, LS polls

About 100 companies of Central Forces are being inducted into the State at the moment.

24 Feb 2019 3:47 PM

After dissolving the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Governor Satya Pal Malik addressed the media on Thursday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Even if I received fax staking claim, my stand would've been same: J&K Guv

The dissolution was announced by the Governor in a communique released by the Raj Bhavan.

22 Nov 2018 12:50 PM

Mr Rao has asked the Raj Bhavan officials to seek the assistance of Indian Navy to obtain the technical details.

Gov orders restoration of cannons found in Raj Bhavan

The two identical cannons separated from one another by 25 meters were found unnoticed and covered under mud at the foothills of Raj Bhavan.

04 Nov 2018 1:30 AM

Ball Room of Banquet Hall of Raj Bhavan.

Where the sun meets the sea

Surrounded by the sea, Raj Bhavan has places to watch the sunrise, a temple and a serene 'yoga by the bay' point among others.

20 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

Journo arrested for ‘defaming’ TN gov, freed by court

The court conceded the request from N. Ram of the Hindu to present arguments as a representative of the media.

10 Oct 2018 1:16 AM

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