The Indian Army’s Northern Command at Udhampur celebrated the 77th Independence Day with great patriotism and enthusiasm, a Defence release said. Besides, army personnel, veer Naris, veterans, and National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, the event saw the participation of school children. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief( GOC-in-C) of […]
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S Jaishankar wishes people of Central African Republic on their Independence Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday extended greetings to the Government and people of the Central African Republic on their Independence Day. In a tweet, Jaishankar wrote, “Warm greetings to Foreign Minister Sylvie Baipo Temon and the Government and people of Central African Republic on their Independence Day.” Earlier known as Ubangi-Shari, the Central African […]
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Goa does not celebrate Independence Day on 15 August like other states; Know everything
This year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, India will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day on Sunday, 15 August. The day reminds every citizen of the sacrifices that many freedom fighters made to get independence from British rule. It is a national holiday that is observed throughout the nation. The day is […]
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Six army personnel including Captain Ashutosh Kumar to be conferred with Shaurya Chakra on independence day
Six army personnel including Captain Ashutosh Kumar will be conferred with Shaurya Chakra- the third highest gallantry award in the country, on Independence Day, the Ministry of Defence informed on Saturday. The Ministry said that six army personnel will be accorded with Shaurya Chakra, four with Bar to Sena medal, 116 with Sena medal and six with Mention in Despatches […]
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LK Advani greets people on Independence Day, says respect for diversity essence of Indian democracy
Veteran Bhartiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday extended his greetings to people on 75th Independence Day, stating that the essence of India’s democracy is respect for diversity and freedom of expression and people should collectively strive to strengthen it. In a message on the eve of Independence Day, the […]
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Uttarakhand police on high alert ahead of Independence Day
Superintendents of Police of all districts in Uttarakhand have been instructed to be vigilant ahead of independence day, Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar said on Friday. “All our 15 August programmes will be celebrated in the capital city Dehradun as well as in others districts. Police chiefs have […]
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Security tightened near Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Delhi
The security has been tightened near Red Fort, ahead of Independence Day celebrations in the national capital. The posters of the most wanted terrorists have been put around the area to alert people and to report any suspected person to the police. There will be a 360-degree drone coverage to […]
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CISF begins double-layered frisking, extensive deployment in Delhi Metro ahead of Independence Day
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Monday introduced a double-layered frisking system at the entry points of select stations at Delhi Metro as well as extensive deployment in view of the enhanced vigil for the upcoming Independence day celebrations, CISF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jitender Rana told ANI. The passengers entering the metro premises are […]
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Flying of drones, microlight aircraft, hot air balloons banned in ahead of Independence Day
In view of the threat to the safety of the general public posed by anti-social elements or terrorists, the Delhi Police on Thursday banned the flying of aerial vehicles such as paragliders, UAVs, UASs, microlight aircraft and hot-air balloons over the national capital till Independence Day. The order comes into force from […]