Events

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief Guest in the “South Zone Vice Chancellors’ Meet -2020-21” organized by Association of Indian Universities at 11 AM.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan laid the foundation for Andhra Technology Business Incubator being set up in the Narasaraopeta Engineering College in collaboration with Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division of the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, JNTU-K Kakinada on Friday.

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswabhusan Harichandan launched the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme by administering polio drops to children aged below five years at a programme held in Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswabhusan Harichandan participated in 73rd Martyrs’ Day Celebrations at Raj Bhavan, Vijayawada on 30-01-2021

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswabhusan Harichandan participated in 73rd Martyrs’ Day Celebrations at Raj Bhavan, Vijayawada on 30-01-2021

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswabhusan Harichandan participated in Republic Day Celebrations at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, Vijayawada on 26-01-2021

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan launched 11th National Voters Day celebrations at a programme held in Raj Bhavan

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan contributed to the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. A delegation of Viswa Hindu Parishad and RSS met the Governor at Raj Bhavan on Saturday.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan paid rich tributes to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 125th Birth Anniversary on Saturday at a programme held in Raj Bhavan.

Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh Sri Bandaru Dattatreya met Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at AP Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada on Tuesday on a courtesy visit.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan administered oath of office to Justice Sri Arup Kumar Goswami as Chief Justice of A.P. High Court at a solemn ceremony held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram auditorium on Wednesday.

Chief Minister Sri Y.S.Jagan Mohan Reddy met Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Monday on a courtesy visit.

Priests of TTD Tirumala bestowed Aseervachanam on Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan and Lady Governor on the occasion of New Year at Raj Bhavan on Friday. Sri YV Subba Reddy, Chairman TTD also met the Governor and greeted him on the occasion of New Year.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan launched the digital calendar of AP Raj Bhavan on the occasion of New Year at Durbar Hall in a programme held at Raj Bhavan on Friday.

Purohits of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam bestowed Aseervachanam on Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan and Lady Governor Smt. Suprava Harichandan on the occasion of New Year on Friday.

Andhra Pradesh Governor & President of Indian Red Cross Society AP State Branch Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated the component separation unit at the Guntur Red Cross Blood Bank, in virtual mode from Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada through video link on Wednesday.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan seen welcoming Hon'ble Vice President of India Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu at Gannavaram International Airport on Sunday.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan paid glowing tributes to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of his 96th Birth Anniversary, which is also observed as ‘Good Governance Day’ all over the country. Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan offered floral tributes to the portrait the Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at a programme held at Raj Bhavan on Friday.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated in the Christmas celebrations held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada on Friday.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan launched the 71st TB Seal Sale Campaign in a programme held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan on Friday.

Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, participated as Chief Guest at the International Webinar ‘Sovaniya World Women’s Conference-2020, organised by All Odisha Women Conference (women wings of International Indecency Prevention Movement), Cuttack through video conference.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan congratulated Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi on the occasion of Foundation stone laid for the new Parliament building, Central Vista Project in New Delhi, on Thursday.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief Guest at the Armed Forces Flag Day celebrations held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan on Monday.

Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated the 7th WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Conclave organized by UNICEF and National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) through virtual mode from Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.

Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated the Super Specialty facilities and state-of-the-equipment at Sri Balaji Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute in Tirupati on Wednesday from Raj Bhavan through video conference.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswabhushan Harichandan, participated at the Convocation of Vaikunth Mehta National Institute for Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune, Maharashtra through video link from Raj Bhavan on Monday.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Sri Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accompanied by his wife Smt.Y.S. Bharathi met Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan and Lady Governor Smt. Suprava Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Friday and extended Deepavali greetings to them.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, who is also the Chief Patron of AP Association of Bharat Scouts & Guides participated as Chief Guest at the programme organized to celebrate 70th Foundation Day of Bharat Scouts and Guides, held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan on Saturday.

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan offered floral tributes to the portrait of Potti Sriramulu and paid homage to freedom fighters on the occasion of AP Formation Day on 1st November at a programme held in Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan offered floral tributes to the portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and said that he was called the Iron Man of India as he had taken many historic decisions and implemented them with an iron hand.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan addressed the Vice Chancellors of 20 State Universities in a review meeting held through video conference from Raj Bhavan on Friday.

Hon'ble Governor Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan held a review meeting with Chief Secretary Smt. Nilam Sawhney and officials of connected departments of the State Government on implementation of ‘100 days campaign’ under Jal Jeevan Mission, to provide piped water to schools and anganwadi centres in the State, through a video link from Raj Bhavan on Monday.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief Guest at the 108th Birth Anniversary celebrations of late Sri Viswanath Pasayat, a legendary figure in the freedom movement and an eminent jurist held in Cuttack.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, participating as Chief Guest at the Valedictory session of the 6th Parliament of World Peace, Religion and Philosophy organised by MIT World Peace University at Pune on Sunday through video conference, said the solution to many problems faced by the humanity lies within the age-old Indian tradition of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – the world is one family.

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan paid glowing tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation on the occasion of his 151st Birth Anniversary in Raj Bhavan.

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief Guest at the inauguration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Sanskaraka Sribatsha Panda, eminent social reformer of Odisha, organised by Arya Samaj, Odisha on Thursday, through video conference from Raj Bhavan.

Hon’ble Governor’s during the Video conference with Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovindji on ‘The Role of National Education Policy 2020 in Transforming Higher Education’

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan administered oath of office to Sri Chelluboyina Srinivasa Venu Gopala Krishna, MLA, Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari district and Dr. Seediri Appalaraju, MLA, Palasa, Srikakulam district, as Members of the Council of Ministers at the swearing-in ceremony held at Durbar Hall, AP Raj Bhavan

AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan held a review meeting on the status of Covid-19 situation in the State with Chief Secretary Smt. Nilam Sawhney, Spl. Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Sri K.S. Jawahar Reddy and other officials through video conference from Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.

Addressing the Vice Chancellors and other administrators of State Universities through video conference held on Friday at Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan said COVID-19 protocols should be adhered to in conduct of examinations for final year students as per UGC guidelines.

Trainee IAS officers of 2018 batch allotted to AP cadre, who were undergoing training in AP Secretariat, met Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Monday.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan launched the mobile app for enrolment of volunteers in AP Branch of Indian Red Cross Society to establish Junior Red Cross and Youth Red Cross units in schools and colleges to inculcate the spirit of voluntarism among the youth.

Hon'ble Chief Minister Sri Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy called on Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Monday.

Hon'ble Chief Minister Sri Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy called on Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Monday.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has addressed the joint session of the AP Legislature through video conference, which is a first in the country, in view of the situation posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to maintain social distance.

Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participating as Chief Guest at the Valedictory session of World Environment Day 2020 celebrations, from Raj Bhavan on Monday, said Lock downs imposed by several countries across the world showed that nature can still flourish, if it is given a chance.

Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan interacted with the District Collectors and Presidents of District Units of Indian Red Cross Society, AP Chapter, through the video conference held from Raj Bhavan on Wednesday and reviewed the activities of IRCS and the steps taken to contain the spread of corona virus pandemic in the state.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan paid glowing tributes to Bharata Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, in a simple programme held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan, Vijayawada on Tuesday.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated in the show of unity by switching off lights and lighting of lamps for nine minutes in response to the call given by Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi.

Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated in the video conference convened by Hon’ble President of India Sri Ram Nath Kovind & Hon’ble Vice President of India Sri Venkaiah Naidu on Friday.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan gave message to people on COVID-19 to Doordarshan Saptagiri channel which will be telecast from 05.00 PM to 05.15 PM and 07.30 PM to 07.45 PM on 30th March 2020.

Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated in the video conference convened by Hon’ble President of India Sri Ram Nath Kovind on Friday.

The Governor thanked the people of Andhra Pradesh for observing Janata curfew on Sunday in pursuance to the call given by the Hon'ble PM Sri Narendra Modi, which was a grand success.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated the Lepakshi Show Room at AP Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday. Sri Abhay Tripathi, Principal Resident Commissioner, Smt. Bhavana Saxena, Resident Commissioner, AP Bhavan, New Delhi were also present on the occasion.

Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University, at the 35th & 36th Convocation of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.

Hon'ble Governor and Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Vedic University Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated in the 5th Convocation of the University in Tirupati on Thursday.

Prof.I. Ramabrahmam, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Odisha, Koraput met Hon'ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada on Monday

Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participates as a Chief Guest at the programme organised by the Indian Red Cross Society, Andhra Pradesh State Branch, attempting to create Guinness World Record for “Most People to Sign up to Donate Blood in 8 hours” at Fr. Devaiah Memorial Auditorium, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 15th February 2020

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan visited Fatehgarh Saheb Gurudwara near Chandigarh and offered prayers at the Gurudwara.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Honoris Causa by the Desh Baghat University of Mandi Gobindgarh in Punjab in the 6th Convocation of the University held on Friday, by the University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh.

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief Guest at the 12th Foundation Day programme of IIT Bhubaneswar in Bhubaneswar.

Prof.S. Sudarsana Sarma, Vice Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Vedik University met Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday and invited him for the 5th Convocation of the University to be held on 20th Feb.

Sri Biyyapu Madhusudhan Reddy, MLA Srikalahasti, Sri C. Chandrasekhara Reddy, EO, Srikalahasteeswara Swamivari Devasthanam met Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Monday and invited him to the Mahasivaratri Bhrahmotsavams.

Sri K.S. Ramarao, EO, Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam, Srisailam, met Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Friday and invited him for the Maha Sivarathri Bhrahmotsavams to be held from 14th to 24th Feb.

Prof.G. Lokanadha Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Dravidian University met Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on Friday.

Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Hon'ble Governor of AP attended the marriage reception of Son of Krishna Babu, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt. Transport, R&B Dept., at SS Convention, Vijayawada.

The newly appointed Vigilance Commissioner Smt. Veena Ish, retired IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, met Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, on a courtesy visit at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan & Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University participated at the 9th Convocations on 4th February 2020 at Tirupati.

Hon'ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief Guest at the 4th Spring Fest programme organised by Sai Education & Charitable Trust in Cuttack, Odisha.

Hon’ble Governor participates as Chief Guest at the inauguration of St. Xavier International School Building (Annex), Patia Branch, Bhubaneswar, at 11 AM on 3rd February 2020.

Hon’ble Governor participates as Chief Guest at the 100 Years Celebrations of ‘The Samaj’ at 5 PM on 2nd February 2020 at National Library, Bhasa Bhavan, Kolkata

Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief Guest at the Memorial function of Aadikabi Sarala Das at Tentulipada village, Jagatsinghpur in Odisha on Saturday.

Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan offered floral tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 72nd Death Anniversary at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada

Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan released the Book “Bala Sahithi Soochi”, a children’s bibliography in Telugu from 1963 to 2019, brought out by the Andhra Pradesh Library Association, at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada

Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan hosted 'AT HOME' in Raj Bhavan on the occasion of 71st Republic Day.

Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated in 71st Republic Day Celebrations & Unfurls National Flag at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, Vijayawada.

Hon’ble Governor participates as Chief Guest at the National Voters Day Celebrations at 11.30 AM on 25th January 2020 at Thummalapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan attended the 11th & 12th Convocation ceremony of Adikavi Nannaya University.

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan paid floral tributes to Sri Netaji Subash Chandra Bose on his 123rd Birth Anniversary.

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan along with Vice President of India Sri M Venkaiah Naidu attended the convocation ceremony of Vikrama Simhapuri University of Nellore

Valedictory Session Workshop on Development of Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu

As a part of 'KnowIndia' Programme, youngsters who are of Indian origin from various countries visited Raj Bhavan & met Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan.

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan felicitated Koneru Humpy on her stunning achievement by winning the Women's World Rapid Chess Champion 2019.

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated participates as Chief Guest at the ‘All India Inter-University Yoga Championship’ at RGUKT, Nuzvid

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief guest on the occasion of ‘Aatmeeya kala yika’ is a social get- together

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated the 31st Vijayawada Book Festival

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated as Chief Guest at the cultural programme in Raj Bhavan, Vijayawada organized by Indian Red Cross Society, AP Chapter.

Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandanparticipates as Guest of Honour at the 1st Convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Tadepallegudem.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated in pre-Christmas celebrations in Raj Bhavan lawns.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated Raj Bhavan's Website.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan Participated as Chief Guest at the 'Old Students Day' Programme of the Alumni Association of Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool on 22nd December 2019

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan interacted with Chenchus (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) at Tribal Museum in Srisailam, Kurnool District at 11.25 AM on 22nd December 2019

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated the 5th International Multilingual Poet's Meet; Amaravati Poetic Prism on Saturday at Hotel novotel organised by the Cultural Centre of Vijayawada & Amaravathi (CCVA)

Vice Chancellors conference is organised at Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan today. Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan and Dr. A Suresh Minister of Education interacted with all the academic & administrative heads of Higher Education

Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan planted first sapling in the program of Plantation of One Lakh Saplings organised by Indian RedCross Society-Andhra Pradesh at Loyola college of Vijayawada.

I salute the Valour, Courage, Sacrifice and Dedication of the Armed Forces. I extended my greetings & wishes to members of Indian armed forces, ex-servicemen & their families on the occasion of the #ArmedForcesFlagDay.

Hon'ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan paid floral tributes to Jyotiba Phule on his death anniversary at Raj Bhavan. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said Jyotiba Phule was a great social reformer & activist who fought against untouchability and emancipation of women.

Hon'ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan on this 70th Constitution Day of India said that we should abide by Fundamental Duties & rededicate ourselves to the values of justice, equality, liberty & fraternity for the people of India.

In Children's Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, said children are the future builders. Governor paid floral tributes to the portrait of #PanditJawaharlalNehru and interacted with the school children who participated in the programme.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan as chief Guest attended the 55th Foundation day Celebrations of Kakaraparti BhavanaNarayana College, inaugurated Blood Camp & planted a sapling.

At the #APformationday Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan along with Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh ChiefMinister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy felicitated the family members of Messers.

"Vigilance Awareness Week – 2019" by the Central Employees Welfare Coordination Committee in Vijayawada AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan said "#corruption is more dreaded than cancer and should be rooted out completely so that the fruits of democracy can be enjoyed by all. Corruption has led to plundering nations wealth and it is not only the responsibility of the government but the employees and the general public as well to be vigilant and say no to corruption".

Hon’ble AP Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan said Diwali is celebration of smiles & happiness. Later dined with orphan children who were invited Diwali Celebrations at Raj Bhavan. His Excellency expressed Diwali greetings & blessed the young children for their Bright Future.

Hon’ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan Participated as Chief Guest at the launch of 70th #Tuberculosis Seal Sale Campaign.

Hon'ble Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan Paid tributes to Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary. The Governor said that Bapu's ahimsa & moral values shall be the guiding light for next generations.

World #Badminton Champion P.V.Sindhu called on Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan today and appreciated her & wished for many such glories to India.

Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhushan Harichandan attended Blood Donation Camp at Andhra Loyola College which was organised as a part of his birthday celebrations.