Tag: Independence Day

Bhubaneswar: A day after bragging that he is a ‘VIP’ after video footage showed his personal security officer (PSO) tying his shoelaces during Independence day celebrations in Keonjhar, Odisha MSME minister Yogendra Behera on Tuesday embarked on some belated damage control, assuming the role of a ‘fatherly figure’ to the PSO he had dismissed as […]

Sambalpur/Bhadrak: At least 88 students of Sambalpur and Bhadrak districts have been taken ill after allegedly consuming food served at schools during the Independence Day celebration on Monday. Around 70 children fell sick allegedly after consuming sweet ‘bundi’ during the Independence Day celebration in Lipinda Panchayat in Sambalpur district. The affected students were admitted to […]

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today awarded gallantry medals to 16 police personnel for their exemplary services on the occasion of Independence Day

By Rashmi Ranjan Mohanty Cuttack: Even as the whole country is busy celebrating the 70th Independence Day, Orissa High Court here celebrated the special occasion in a special way, unfurling Odisha’s largest tricolour atop a tall mast of around 215 feet today. The huge national flag, which measures 75 feet in length and 48 feet […]

Bhubaneswar: Hitting out at Chhattisgarh for undertaking a series of constructions on river Mahanadi unilaterally, chief minister Naveen Patnaik today said the move by the neighbouring state is against the federal spirit. He said Odisha is working efficiently to resolve the dispute within the ambit of the Indian constitution. “A state should not try to […]

Bhubaneswar: Elaborate security arrangements have been made across Odisha for the 70th Independence Day celebrations, police said on Sunday. Police sources said high alert has been sounded in Maoist-prone areas, and combing operations have been intensified in the affected districts to avoid any untoward incident during the celebrations. Director General of Police (DGP) K.B. Singh […]

Senior IPS officer and IGP (Railways) Vinaytosh Mishra, and Prasanna Kumar Dash, Inspector, CID from Odisha, would receive President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service on the 70th Independence Day as per the announcement made by the Home ministry today

Bhubaneswar: With the 70th Independence Day just a few hours away, arrangements for celebration of the day have reached final stages in the state. Security arrangements have been stepped up in the Maoist-prone districts of Koraput, Rayagada and Malkangiri. According to sources, security arrangements have been beefed up at the three entrances to Koraput district. […]

Four Union ministers will visit Odisha on August 17 and 20 to attend the ‘Yaad Karo Kurbani’ programme to mark the 70th Independence Day

A total of 64 troupes will participate in the state level parade to mark the 70th Independence Day in the capital city on Monday

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the 70th Independence Day celebration, chief minister Naveen Patnaik today announced the names of the ministers who will unfurl the tricolour at district level functions. While the chief minister will attend the I-day celebration in Bhubaneswar, the following is the list of ministers who would unfurl the Tri-colour in 18 district headquarters. […]

Sony Television is likely to bring down the curtains on yet another exciting season of the Indian Idol. Nevertheless, the singing reality show has continued to maintain its popularity on television.

Mumbai: Actor-fitness enthusiast Milind Soman says it is important to promote the message of exercising for every one’s freedom to live in a healthy way. The actor on Wednesday ran 72 km in Delhi finishing at India Gate to celebrate Independence Day. The run was organised by United Sisters Foundation to promote the sixth edition […]

New Delhi: India is celebrating its 72nd Independence Day amid positivity and confidence stemming from its robust economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. “India has registered its name as the sixth largest economy in the world. It has created positivity. We are celebrating the festival of freedom in such a positive atmosphere,” Modi […]

Islamabad: People all across Pakistan on Tuesday celebrated the country’s 72nd Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour. As the clock struck midnight, fireworks began across the county while buildings were lit up to celebrate Independence Day. The day-long festivities began with thanksgiving prayers and the hoisting of the national flag at all important public […]