Tag: Independence Day

No parking at Metro stations due to Independence Day

New Delhi: Keeping security concerns in view ahead of the Independence Day, the Delhi Metro will keep the parking lots at all its stations closed from a day before the event, it announced on Saturday. “Parking facilities will not be available at the Delhi Metro stations from 6 a.m. on Monday i.e, August 14, 2017, […]

  • Monday, 05 July 2021
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Gaganyaan to take Indian astronaut to space by 2022: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an ambitious mission of sending an Indian astronaut to space by 2022 on board ‘Gaganyaan’. The mission, he said in his Independence Day address, would be launched using ISRO’s own capabilities, and on successful completion, make India the fourth nation in the world to do so. “Our […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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I-day celebrated with fervour across Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Rains failed to dampen the spirit of Independence Day today as children, youngsters and elders flocked to the Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar to attend state-level parade. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unfurled the national flag and addressed the gathering on the occasion. In Pics | Police, Para-Military Forces & Other Platoons during #IndependenceDay Parade […]

  • Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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29 Odisha Cops Chosen For Prestigious Police Medals

Bhubaneswar: As many as 29 police personnel from Odisha will get the prestigious Police Medals, as per a notification issued by the Union Home Ministry on the eve of Independence Day today. While four cops will be honoured with President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, 11 officials will be bestowed with Police Medal for Gallantry […]

  • Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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Independence Day 2018: Full dress rehearsal held in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Mahatma Gandhi Marg here appeared splashed with colours as troops and contingents took to road as part of their ‘full dress rehearsal’ ahead of the state-level Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday. As many as 44 troops participated in the parade that lasted for around three hours. Odisha Police, Fire Services, NDRF, Red Cross, […]

  • Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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CM Naveen presents police medals to 26 cops

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presented police medals to 26 Odisha police officials, which included personnel of Fire Services, Prisons, Home Guards and Civil Defence departments, for their bravery, disciple and contribution to service. The police medals which were announced on the Republic Day were presented by […]

  • Friday, 18 June 2021
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Odisha Governor not to hold 'At Home' party

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal will not hold the ‘At Home’ party on the occasion of Independence Day this year expressing solidarity with the people affected by cyclone Fani, an official said Saturday. “In solidarity with people affected by Cyclone Fani in the state, Hon’ble Governor has decided not to hold the ‘At Home’ […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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Venue for State-level Independence Day parade likely to change

Bhubaneswar: Breaking away from the tradition, the State government is likely to hold State-level Independence Day parade at a different venue other than the Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar this year. Reportedly, the government has shortlisted three alternate venues – Janata Maidan, Kalinga Stadium and Unit-III Ground for the Independence Day parade. As part of […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Exhibition Ground Is New Venue For State-Level I-Day Parade Celebrations

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to hold the State-level Independence Day parade, this year, at the Exhibition Ground in the Smart City. Mahatma Gandhi Marg had been so far the traditional venue for the parade. Informing about the development, Twin City Police Commissioner Satyajit Mohanty said, “Extensive arrangements have been put in place at the […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
PM to address nation on abrogation of Article 370

New Delhi: In a special broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 p.m. on Thursday on All India Radio, after the government altered the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. He is likely to outline the government’s vision on Jammu and Kashmir, and how it plans to bring about development to […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Any misadventure by anyone will be met with all force: Navy

New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Saturday said it is on high alert and prepared to defeat and deter any seaborne threat with full force. Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Murlidhar Pawar said that coastal security measures have been stepped up and forces are keeping a tight vigil to thwart any misadventure by anyone. […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Imran's aide asks overseas Pakistanis to protest on Aug 15

Islamabad: A top aide of Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to the overseas Pakistanis to stage protests outside Indian Consulates on August 15, wherever they are across the world. The Indian government on Monday revoked the special status for Jammu and Kashmir, a move that received widespread flak from the Pakistani leadership and […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Teachers' crisis hits acutely a Govt School in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Even after 72 years of country’s Independence, a government primary school right in the Capital city has been grappling with acute vacancy of teachers. A total of 62 students (Class I to V) are currently studying at the pre-Independence era Basantpur Government Primary School in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Ironically, the students are still […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
'I-Day To Be Celebrated In Grand Manner Across J&K, Ladakh'

Srinagar: Independence Day celebrations will be carried out in a grand manner in all the districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, for which dress rehearsals are underway, Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary (Planning) Rohit Kansal said on Tuesday. The Independence Day celebrations on such a large scale would be the first such in Jammu […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Now watch I-Day celebrations live on YouTube

New Delhi: As part of Google’s collaboration with India’s largest public broadcasting agency Prasar Bharati, events of national importance like the Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations will be live telecast on YouTube and Google Search. Viewers from across the globe will be able to watch full parade and Prime Minister’s speech live on Doordarshan’s […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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