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2013 In India
Events in the year 2013 in the India, Republic of India. Incumbents Governors Events January - March * 3 to 7 January: 100th Indian Science Conference was organised in Kolkata by the Indian Science Congress Association. * 6 January: 2013 India–Pakistan border incidents, India–Pakistan border incidents begin. * 12 January:Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary was celebrated. * 14 January: Kumbh Mela begins in Allahabad. * 26 January: Republic Day (India), Republic Day of India, Republic Day Parade was held in New Delhi with Bhutan's king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as Chief Guest. * 31 January to 3 February: 7th India Stone Mart 2013, a trade fair to promote the stone industry, was held in Jaipur. * 12 February: 2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal, Indian helicopter bribery scandal came to light. * 15 February: 2012 DA14 asteroid passes by the Earth over eastern Indian Ocean. * 19 and 20 February: Nano India 2013, a science conference on nanotechnolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since 2023; and, since its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations averag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Assam
This is a list of governors of Assam, and other offices of similar scope, from the start of British occupation of the area in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The governor of Assam is the nominal head of the Indian state of Assam. The governor is appointed by the president of India. The current governor is Lakshman Acharya. Powers and functions The governor has: * Executive powers related to administration, appointments and removals * Legislative powers related to lawmaking and the state legislature, that is Vidhan Sabha or Vidhan Parishad * Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the governor British military commanders in occupied Assam (1824–26) Commissioners of Assam (1826–1905) On 24 February 1826, the Treaty of Yandaboo ceded portions of Assam from Burma to Britain.In 1826, Western Assam was incorporated into the province of Bengal, followed by the rest of Assam in 1833. A commissioner of Assam was appointed, subordinat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urmila Singh
Urmila Singh (6 August 1946 – 29 May 2018) was an Indian politician who served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh from 25 January 2010 to 28 January 2015. Early life Urmila Singh was born in Phingeshwar village in Raipur district, now located in Chhattisgarh state, into a landowning family of central India, which also produced freedom fighters and social reformers. Urmila's great-grandfather, Raja Natwar Singh (alias Lalla Shah) of Haridaypur, was a freedom fighter, who was executed by the British rulers. Some other family members were deported to serve sentences in the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Urmila Singh was married at a young age to Virendra Bahadur Singh, Raja of Seraipally princely state in Chhattisgarh. The couple became the parents of one daughter and two sons and Urmila Singh devoted herself to the nurture of her family. Virendra Bahadur Singh became a prominent Congress party political and a member of the Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh (; ; ) is a state ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Himachal Pradesh
The governor of Himachal Pradesh (ISO: Himachal Pradēśa kē Rājyapāla) is the constitutional head of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Shiv Pratap Shukla is the 22nd governor (31st if governors with additional charge also counted) of Himachal Pradesh since February 2023. Out of the regular 21 governors (except the present one) of the state only three have been able to complete their full terms: S. Chakravarti (1971–77), Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje (2003–08) and Urmila Singh (2010–15). Lieutenant governors of Himachal Pradesh Governors of Himachal Pradesh See also * Himachal Pradesh * Governors of India * Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh * Government of Himachal Pradesh References External links H.P.Vidhan Sabha-Past Governor's {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Governors Of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Governors A governor is an politician, administrative leader and head of a polity or Region#Political regions, political region, in some cases, such as gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagannath Pahadia
Jagannath Pahadia (15 January 1932 – 19 May 2021) was an Indian politician and a leader of the Indian National Congress party. He was the former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Governor of Haryana, and Governor of Bihar. He died on 19 May 2021 from COVID-19. Early life and education He was born in Bhusawar city of the present-day Bharatpur district of Rajasthan state in a Dalit family on 15 January 1932 to Nathilal Pahadia and Chanda Devi. He held M.A., LL.B., M.S.J. College, Bharatpur, Maharaja College, Jaipur and Law College Rajasthan University. He was an Ambedkarite. Career He was Chief Minister of Rajasthan state from 6 June 1980 to 14 July 1981 and was the first Dalit from Rajasthan to hold this position. Pahadia served in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 1980 to 1990 then 1998 till 2008. He represented Sawai Madhopur (Lok Sabha constituency) in the 2nd Lok Sabha and Bayana constituency in Rajasthan in the 4th, 5th and 7th Lok Sabha. His wife Shanti Pah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Haryana
This is a list of governors of the Indian state of Haryana, which was carved out from Punjab (India), Punjab on 1 November 1966. Governors of Haryana See also * Haryana * Governors of India References External links Raj Bhavan, Haryana {{Use dmy dates, date=October 2019 Governors of Haryana, Lists of governors of Indian states, Haryana Haryana-related lists, Governors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamala Beniwal
Kamla Beniwal (Hindi pronunciation: əmlaː beːn̪iːʋaːl 12 January 1927 – 15 May 2024) was an Indian independence activist and veteran politician who served as the deputy chief minister of Rajasthan. A leader of the Indian National Congress, she was the first female minister and held cabinet ministerial positions in the state government of Rajasthan for more than two decades between 1980 and 2003. Beniwal was one of the most powerful women politician of Rajasthan as she served as minister for almost 50 years in the state government. She also served as the governor of three states – Tripura, Gujarat, and Mizoram, between 2009 and 2014, becoming the first woman governor of a northeastern state. She was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for seven terms between 1954 and 2003. She was honoured with the Tamra Patra from former prime minister Indira Gandhi for her contributions to the freedom struggle. Early life and education Beniwal was born on 12 January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Gujarat
The governor of Gujarat is the nominal head of the Indian state of Gujarat. The governor is appointed by the president of India and resides in Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar, Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. Acharya Devvrat took charge as the 24th governor on 22 July 2019. Powers and functions The governor enjoys many different types of powers: *Executive powers related to administration, appointments and removals, *Legislative powers related to lawmaking and the state legislature, that is Vidhan Sabha or Vidhan Parishad, and *Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the governor. List of governors of Gujarat before independence Royal governors (1662–1668) The marriage treaty of Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza that concluded on 8 May 1661 incorporated Bombay into the English overseas possessions, English colonial empire- the territory was part of Catherine's dowry. On 19 March 1662, Abraham Shipman was appointed the first Governor and Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharat Vir Wanchoo
Bharat Vir Wanchoo (born 15 October 1951), better known as B.V. Wanchoo, is an Indian politician who served as the Governor of Goa from May 2012 to July 2014. Formerly, he was the director of the Special Protection Group until 2011. Personal life Wanchoo was born on 15 October 1951. He studied at the Scindia School in Gwalior and is a post-graduate in History from the Delhi University. He is married to Nalini Wanchoo. Career Wanchoo belongs to the 1976 batch of the Indian Police Service from the West Bengal cadre. He was posted in the Intelligence Bureau when he was asked to join the Special Protection Group set up in 1985 after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He has served in various positions in the Special Protection Group since then, and is considered to be close to the Gandhi family. He was transferred out in November 1997 but brought back to the SPG in February 1998 at Sonia Gandhi's request. Wanchoo alternated between postings in the IB and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Goa
The governor of Goa is the nominal head of the Indian state of Goa. The governor is appointed by the president for a term of five years. P. S. Sreedharan Pillai became 22th governor on 7 July 2021. Powers and functions The governor has: *Executive powers related to administration, appointments and removals, *Legislative powers related to lawmaking and the state legislature, that is Vidhan Sabha or Vidhan Parishad, and *Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the governor. Ex officio powers *The governor is the chancellor of Goa University and exercises powers delegated under the Goa University Act, 1984, and the statutes of the university. *The governor is the ''ex officio'' president of the Indian Red Cross Society, Goa Branch, and has the powers to appoint the chairman, hon. secretary, etc. *The governor is the president of the Goa State Environment Protection Council, which is an advisory body, set up by the government of Goa. The council consi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shekhar Dutt
Shekhar Dutt is a retired Indian civil servant who served as governor of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Earlier he had served on various bureaucratic posts including, as an IAS officer, as Secretary in the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. Career Dutt belongs to the 1969 batch of IAS from Madhya Pradesh cadre. Dutt became a short service commission officer in the Indian Army. He was awarded the Sena Medal for gallantry while serving with 218 Medium Regiment during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He held various posts in the Madhya Pradesh government, including Principal Secretary in the Department of Tribal and Scheduled Caste Welfare and Principal Secretary, Departments of School Education, Sports & Youth Welfare. Dutt was appointed Secretary of the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India. As Director General of the Sports Authority of India, Dutt played a role in the hostin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Chhattisgarh
The governor of Chhattisgarh is the nominal head of state of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The governor is appointed by the president of India. The official residence of the governor is Raj Bhavan, Raipur, Raj Bhavan. The position of the governor of Chhattisgarh came into existence following the creation of the state in November 2000 as a result of the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, bifurcation of Madhya Pradesh. The first governor to be appointed was Dinesh Nandan Sahay who served in office between 2000 and 2003. The current governor is Ramen Deka, Remen Deka who has been in office since 31 July 2024. Powers and functions The governor enjoys many different types of powers: *Executive powers related to administration, appointments and removals, *Legislative powers related to lawmaking and the state legislature, that is Vidhan Sabha or Vidhan Parishad, and *Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the governor. Apart from enjoying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
