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August 15, 2023 1:59 PM

77th Independence Day celebrates in Lakshadweep with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour

Unbridled enthusiasm and patriotic fervour marked the Independence Day celebrations in Lakshadweep. Unbridled enthusiasm and patriotic fervour marked the Independence Day celebrations in Lakshadweep. People, swelling with national pride, participated in large numbers in the celebrations held at the Kavaratty School Stadium ground this morning. Advisor to the Lakshadweep Administrator Sandeep Kumar unfurled the tricolour and reviewed the parade. Similar celebrations were held at...

August 15, 2023 1:54 PM

Around 1,800 special guests from all over country participated in Independence Day celebration at Red Fort

Around 1,800 special guests from all over the country have participated in the Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort. Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, fisherman and shram yogis who helped to build the Central Vista Project in New Delhi were among the attendees. On the occasion, Farmer Producer Organisations Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana beneficiaries called on Agriculture Farmers welfare Minister Narendra...

August 15, 2023 1:45 PM

Mizoram: 77th Independence Day celebrates at Assam Rifles Ground in Aizawl

In Mizoram, the main function of the 77th Independence Day was celebrated at Assam Rifles Ground in Aizawl on 15th August 2023. In his address, Chief Minister Zoramthanga urged the public to take a solemn pledge to re-dedicate themselves to work towards peace, unity, and harmony for the nation. He said the entire country has been deeply pained by the violent ethnic conflict which erupted in the state of Manipur on 4th May. The series of unfortunate and deplorable incidents which have unfold...

August 15, 2023 1:44 PM

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath hoists tri-colour on 77th Independence Day in Lucknow

In Uttar Pradesh, 77th Independence Day is being celebrated with gaiety and patriotic spirit. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the tri-colour at the main function held in Lucknow. In his speech on the occasion, he said it is our duty to remember the sacrifice of freedom fighters who gave up everything to secure the nation's Independence. He said the country is celebrating the Day through the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said ...

August 15, 2023 1:34 PM

Prez Murmu visits National War Memorial & pays tribute to Martyrs on 77th Independence Day

President Droupadi Murmu on 15th August 2023 visited the National War Memorial in the national capital and paid tributes to the Martyrs on the occasion of 77th Independence Day. She laid a wreath at the Memorial and paid homage to the Martyrs. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari wer...

August 15, 2023 1:33 PM

Kargil celebrates 77th Independence Day at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium

In Ladakh, Kargil celebrated the 77th Independence Day at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium Kargil, where Deputy Commissioner Kargil Shriant Suse Hoisted the National Flag and took a salute at an impressive March Past. Police Contingents, NCC, inmates of SAI Kargil, and school children took part in the March Past. Thousands of people from the adjoining villages of Kargil gathered at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium Biamathang. The Day was also celebrated at Drass, Sankoo, Chiktan, Zanska...

August 15, 2023 1:31 PM

Haryana: CM Manohar Lal hoists National Flag on 77th Independence Day

In Haryana, the state-level Independence Day function was organised at Police Lines in Fatehabad where Chief Minister Manohar Lal hoisted the National Flag. Addressing the people, he said like Gurugram and Panchkula, a Municipal Development Authority will be constituted in Hisar. The Chief Minister remembered the 14 martyrs of village Dhangar who sacrificed their lives for the nation. He also mentioned the achievements of the state and Central government in his address. He also announced a h...

August 15, 2023 1:30 PM

Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde hoists national flag on 77th Independence Day

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hoisted the national flag at Mantralaya in Mumbai to mark India’s 77th Independence Day. Addressing the gathering, he said the State Government has undertaken various initiatives for the benefit of farmers. The state recorded the highest number of registration for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and more than 1.50 crore farmers have been registered under the scheme in the state. Mr Shinde said the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) initiat...

August 15, 2023 1:26 PM

Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoists national flag on Independence Day

In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoisted the national flag and took the salute at the state-level Independence Day function held at the Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal. In his address, the Chief Minister said with a pledge of service and good governance, the government is running a campaign for rejuvenation of Madhya Pradesh. He said “Mukhya Mantri Jan Awas Yojana” will be made for those whose names are not in Awas Plus. Meanwhile, the State Police Headqu...

August 15, 2023 1:21 PM

Nagaland celebrates 77th Independence Day

Nagaland joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the 77th Independence Day on 15th August 2023. In the state-level celebrations at Civil Secretariat Plaza Kohima, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio hoisted the tricolour and took Salute. In his address, the Chief Minister said the Naga Political issue remains the top priority of his government, and reassured that every possible effort is been made to the cause. He said the political affairs committee will continue to hold serious consu...