Pune, Oct 12: President Pratibha Patil today described terrorist incidents as attacks on our national ethos and that the country cannot allow misguided elements to pursue their divisive agenda.

Pune, Oct 12 : The state authorities in Pune received an email threatening to target President Pratibha Patil during her ongoing trip to the town.

The mail sent by some unidentified persons claims that the attackers might come in "any disguise", the official said.

Security has been tightened following the threat, the official added.

President Patil arrived here on Friday on a four-day visit to inaugurate the Common Wealth Youth Games here this evening.

New Delhi, Oct 8: President Pratibha Patil today greeted the nation on the occasion of Dusshera, which will be celebrated tomorrow.

In her message, the President said, "On the occasion of Dusshera, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens.

"Dusshera symbolizes the victory of good over evil. May this day bring peace, prosperity and happiness to the people of the nation," she added.

New Delhi, Oct 8: Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met his Indian counterpart Pratibha Patil here last evening.

Abbas also met Leader of Opposition L. K. Advani.

Earlier, Abbas and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone of the chancery-cum-residence complex of the Embassy of Palestine and formally dedicated the building to the people of Palestine from the people of India.

Dr. Singh also pledged 20 million US dollars to Palestine authority for budgetary support as well as for various development projects.

New Delhi, Oct 6 : President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Vice President M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have greeted the people on the occasion of the festival of Durga Puja.

“On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I send my warm greetings to all my fellow citizens and wish them happiness and prosperity. Durga Puja symbolizes the triumph of truth, righteousness and virtue over evil. May this great festival inspire us to walk on the path of rectitude and tolerance and build a society in which peace and harmony always prevail,” President Patil said.

New Delhi, Oct 6 : President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation on the occasion of Durga Puja.

In her message, President Patil said, "On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I send my warm greetings to all my fellow citizens and wish them happiness and prosperit".

"Durga Puja symbolizes the triumph of truth, righteousness and virtue over evil. May this great festival inspire us to walk on the path of rectitude and tolerance and build a society in which peace and harmony always prevail," she added.