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Wednesday, 29 July 2015

APJ Abdul Kalam died on July 27

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Former President APJ Abdul Kalam died on July 27. He was admitted to a hospital following sudden illness. Kalam (84) took ill at a function here and was rushed to the hospital, M Kharkrang. The former President collapsed during a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management here at around 6.30pm and was taken to the hospital.
Born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Kalam studied physics and aerospace engineering. He served as the President of India from 2002 to 2007 and was awarded the nation's top civilian awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Bharat Ratna.
Kalam spent four decades as a scientist and science administrator, at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He was the Chief Scientific Advisor to the Prime and the Secretary of the DRDO from 1992 to 199. The Pokhran II nuclear tests were conducted during this period.
He also wrote 14 books on various topics including India 2020 and Wings of Fire and Ignited Minds.
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17.00 pm: A very big loss for the country, Dr. Kalam as the President conducted himself in a dignified manner: Sitaram Yechury.
16.30 pm: It is a great loss to the nation: Somnath Chatterjee, Former Lok Sabha Speaker on APJ Abdul Kalam.
16.10 pm: Dr. Kalam was a humanist, had great faith in the future generations of India: SM Krishna  
15.56 pm: Funeral of Abdul Kalam to take place in Rameswaram at 11 AM on July 30 with full military honours: MHA sources.
15.21 pm: PM Narendra Modi pays homage to late Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, writes in the condolence book.
14.46 pm: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi pays his last respects to late Former President APJ Abdul Kalam
14.42 pm: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday paid his last respects to former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who passed away in Shillong on Monday, at the Air Force Station at Borjhar on the outskirts of Guwahati.
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14.24 pm: Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said that A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's simplicity touched not just him but everyone who met the former president of India, who passed away in Shillong on Monday night.
13.45 pm: Although former President A P J Abdul Kalam is no more, but his Twitter account will continue to be active in a new form. A team of his close associates has decided to run his official Twitter account which has now been renamed as 'In memory of Dr Kalam'. 
13.45 pm: A P J Abdul Kalam was a 'rashtra-ratna' (nation's gem) and the best tribute to him would be to realise his dreams for the country, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said as the nation mourned the demise of the former President.
13:34 pm: Speaking to ANI, President Pranab Mukherjee said Dr Kalam had a mighty mind.
13:27 pm: Bihar Agricultural University (Kishanganj) renamed Dr Kalam Agricultural University as a tribute to the former President from Bihar government.
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13.04 pm: Mortal remains of late Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam being taken to his residence in Delhi. 
12:57 pm: In honour of Dr Kalam, Andhra Pradesh government to work an extra hour on Tuesday. Earlier, Telangana government had announced a holiday.
12.49 pm: President of India Pranab Mukherjee pays homage to late Former President APJ Abdul Kalam.


12.46 pm: PM Narendra Modi pays his last respects to late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
12.43 pm: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal pays homage to late Former President APJ Abdul Kalam. 
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11.56 am: IAF flight with Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's mortal remains to land in Delhi shortly. Also read: Missile man of India passes away 
11.55 am: Dr. Kalam was a great human being , even after becoming the President he was always connected to the public: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena
11.29 am:  Former President A P J Abdul Kalam's last rites to take place at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu at the request of his family. President Pranab Mukherjee cuts short Karnataka visit 
11.27 am: Dr Kalam's vision of a new India had a tremendous impact on the people of country: Nitish Kumar 
11.16 am: Lok Sabha adjourned for 2 days, Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow.
Watch APJ Abdul Kalam's video at the India Today Conclave

11.06 am: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to leave for Delhi today, will pay his respects to Former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
11.04 am: Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan to be renamed APJ Abdul Kalam Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan: HRD Minister Smriti Irani 
10.34 am: 2 minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect for Former Indian President Dr. Kalam during today's BJP Parliamentary meeting: RP Rudy
10.31 am: Public can pay homage to the late President #APJAbdulKalam from 3 pm onwards at 10 Rajaji Marg, New Delhi.
09.53 am: PM Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Three Service Chiefs will receive the mortal remains of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
09.52 am: He told us that first & foremost he's a teacher, said the time he spent in teaching was the best time of my life: Arvind Kejriwal
09.51 am: IAF flight with Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's mortal remains to land in Delhi by 12:30 pm.
09. 44 am: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. 

"India mourns the loss of a great scientist, a wonderful President and above all an inspiring individual. Rest in peace Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Dr. Kalam…my mind is filled with so many memories, so many interactions with him. Always marvelled at his intellect, learnt so much from him.
Dr. Kalam enjoyed being with people; people and youngsters adored him. He loved students and spent his final moments among them", the Prime Minister said.
09.42 am: An irreparable loss to India & Global scientific community: Former ISRO Chief G Madhavan on Dr. Kalam's demise 
09.31 am: Dr. Abdul Kalam was a guide, motivator, philosopher and Marg darshak to the entire nation: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu
09.30 am: Irreparable loss to the country,we've never come across such simple,honest& dedicated President of India: Tarun Gogoi
09.24 am: Tributes paid to Former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in Shillong, earlier on Tuesday.
09.20 am: Dr. Kalam even passed away while talking to children, god must have blessed him: Bharat Ratna C.N.R. Rao 
9.15 am: The body of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who died in Shillong last evening, was carried to Delhi early this morning by a special aircraft from here.
Last respects were paid to the late former President at the tarmac of the airport after his body was brought to Guwahati from Shillong by an Air Force helicopter. Several leaders including Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and senior IAF officials joined in paying tribute here to India's 'Missile Man' whose departure has plunged the nation into overwhelming grief.
Wrapped in tricolour, the casket carrying his body was taken inside the aircraft as mournful hymn played in the background. Kalam, who would have turned 84 in October died after suffering a massive cardiac arrest during a lecture at the IIM Shillong yesterday.
Kalam was confirmed dead more than two hours after he was wheeled into the ICU of Bethany Hospital in a critical condition following the collapse at around 6.30 pm. The body of the late former president was shifted from Bethania Hospital, where he breathed his last, to the Military Hospital in Shillong, Defence Public Relations Officer Amit Mahajan said.
The Union Cabinet is to hold a special meeting in New Delhi today to condole his death. The date, place and time of his funeral would also be decided today. The government has announced a seven-day state morning in honour of Kalam, who became affectionately known as the 'people's President.
He became the 11th head of the state and occupied the post between 2002 and 2007.



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