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Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'Tiranga Yatra' from Ahmedabad; urges all citizens to hoist Tricolour on Independence Day

Aug 13, 2023, at 11:29 pm

Ahmedabad: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the “Tiranga Yatra” as part of the “Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign” in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today.

India Post to sell National Flag through its 1.6 lakh post offices to celebrate 'Har Ghar Tiranga'

Aug 02, 2023, at 04:30 am

New Delhi: The Centre has decided to leverage the vast physical network of 1.6 lakh post offices in the country to ensure the sale of flags under the campaign the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga campaign’ between 13–15 August.

Centre renames Mughal Gardens in Rashtrapati Bhawan as 'Amrit Udyan'

Jan 29, 2023, at 01:33 am

New Delhi: The Centre has renamed the Mughal Gardens in the Rashtrapati Bhawan as ‘Amrit Udyan’ in line with the theme of 'Amrit Mahotsav' marking 75 years of India's Independence.

Independence Day: Nitish Kumar promises 20 lakhs jobs and employment in Bihar

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:13 pm

Patna/UNI: In less than a week after the formation of a new government with the Grand Alliance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday announced that his government would provide 20 lakhs jobs and employment in the state while hoisting the tricolour to mark 76th Independence Day.

'Narcissistic' govt 'trivialising' great sacrifices: Sonia Gandhi in I-Day greetings

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi Monday greeted people on the occasion of 76th Independence Day celebration and said the country has achieved much in the past 75 years due to which it has left an indelible mark on the international stage.

India will fuel Techade: PM Modi on I-Day

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Highlighting that digital movement will bring revolutionary changes in education, health and agriculture sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in his Independence Day address to the nation said India will play a key role in the current "techade".

PM Modi pushes for renewables, natural farming in I-Day speech

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India needs to cut its dependence on other countries for its energy needs, push renewable sources of energy and adopt natural farming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech Monday.

Five-year-old kids refuse to play with imported toys anymore: PM Modi on Make-In-India in I-Day address

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday reiterated reducing imports and promoting Made-in-India products.

India 'mother of democracy', diversity our strength: PM Modi in I-Day speech

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:48 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Recalling the sacrifices made by Indian freedom fighters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said "Bharat" is the "mother of democracy" and this has been proven innumerable times as she faced multiple challenges during her journey of 75 years.

PM Modi's mother distributes national flags in her Gandhinagar residence

Aug 14, 2022, at 04:01 am

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi on Saturday distributed the national flags to children in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.

India at 75: Amit Shah hoists tricolour at home

Aug 13, 2022, at 07:01 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday hoisted the national flag at his residence here.

Kashmir: Horticulture awareness camp for farmers held in Handwara

Feb 17, 2022, at 07:43 pm

Kupwara/IBNS: A mega meet-cum-awareness camp for the walnut farmers was organised on Wednesday by the Department of Horticulture to spread awareness the farmers about the different departmental schemes in vogue, particularly schemes related to the development of walnut industry.

GRSE celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Dec 15, 2021, at 11:11 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: To commemorate India@75 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) has commenced a seven-day public exhibition showcasing its decades of legacy in shipbuilding, current and futuristic products at Science City here from Dec 13-19.

Cons Gen of India Toronto organises ‘Varishtha Yoddha’ event to felicitate veterans

Oct 05, 2021, at 06:00 am

Toronto/IBNS:  Consulate General of India Toronto organized the 'Varishtha Yoddha’ event on Sunday in celebration of 75 years of India’s independence as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in honour of veterans of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

75 Vande Bharat trains to connect country in next 75 weeks

Aug 16, 2021, at 02:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Seventy five Vande Bharat trains, like the Udan Scheme for flights, will help connect India's far-flung areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day.

PM Modi announces Rs 100 lakh cr infrastructure development scheme 'Gatishakti'

Aug 15, 2021, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: On the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs100 lakh-crore key master plan - ''Gatishakti'' - for holistic infrastructure development aimed at boosting employment opportunities and productivity of industries.

Gallantry Awards: 144 armed forces, police and paramilitary personnel honoured; ASI Babu Ram gets Ashok Chakra posthumously

Aug 15, 2021, at 06:25 am

New Delhi/UNI: Assistant Sub Inspector of Jammu and Kashmir Police Babu Ram, who was martyred in an encounter with terrorists, was on Saturday posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry honour.

Sacrifices by JKP for defending sovereignty of country make us proud : LG Sinha

Aug 15, 2021, at 05:07 am

Srinagar, Aug 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said selfless sacrifice in defending the sovereignty of the country by Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has made us proud.

Two Odisha police personnel awarded Shaurya Chakra

Aug 15, 2021, at 04:53 am

Bhubaneswar/UNI: Ministry of Defence has announced Shaurya Chakra for two Odisha Police personnel Martyr Commando Debasis Sethy and Martyr Commando Sudhir Kumar Tudu of SOG.

National flag hoisted at Jacinto Island as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'

Aug 15, 2021, at 01:45 am

Panaji/UNI: The Navy on Saturday said that the issue of national flag hoisting at St Jacinto island in the state was sorted out and a team from Goa Naval Area and residents amicably participated in National Flag hoisting at the island.

I share the grief of all families affected by COVID-19: President

Aug 15, 2021, at 01:15 am

New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind here on Saturday said he shared the grief of all families affected by the COVID-19 and cautioned that the pandemic is not over yet and precautions need to be continued.

Goa CM warns islanders opposing flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day

Aug 15, 2021, at 12:54 am

Panaji/IBNS: The Indian Navy had to cancel the flag hoisting ceremony in Sao Jacinto island in South Goa on Independence Day after opposition by a group of locals, prompting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to warn the islanders that "anti-India activities" would be dealt with an "iron fist".

Consulate General of India Toronto to virtually observe India's 75th Independence Day

Aug 14, 2021, at 05:36 am

Toronto/IBNS:  The virtual observance of the 75th Independence Day of India would take place on Sunday at the Consulate General of India, Toronto premises at 8 AM (Canadian time).