Tag: Independence Day

Several Indian students every year pass out from Universities abroad. Videos of graduation ceremonies are shared by students on social media giving a glimpse into the culture and celebrations. However, recently, a video surfaced on the internet that has won the hearts of several Indians.

The remarkable feats not only contribute to India's national pride but also inspire the world to embrace innovation, diversity, and the pursuit of excellence.

It is always believed that if the Indians who go abroad to study or work return to their motherland, they will play an instrumental role in the development of the country.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 will replace the Indian Penal Code; the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023 will replace the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 will be replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023.

After 33 years since separatist violence started in J&K, authorities on Tuesday did not impose any restrictions and invited the general public to attend the main I-Day function in Srinagar city without any special entry passes.

Amid this patriotic fervour, here is a quick recap of some of the interesting records that were set in the last couple of years.

From the tireless efforts of the freedom fighters who fought for the nation's sovereignty to the generations that followed, India's journey has been one of unwavering dedication to the well-being and progress of the nation.

In her address to the nation on the eve of 77th Independence Day, the President said each Indian has many identities but apart from caste, creed, language, region, family and profession, "there is one identity" that is above all as the "citizen of India".

A total of 1,800 special guests from various walks of life, ranging from Sarpanches, teachers, farmers, and fishermen, have been invited to participate in the Independence Day celebrations.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, four police officers have been nominated for Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), while two others have been conferred President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Similarly, 11 officers from Odisha were awarded Medals for Meritorious Service.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, MP Aparajita Sarangi, district unit president Babu Singh and other party workers took part in the Tiranga Yatra organised by the Bhubaneswar Organisational district of the party.  

In a tweet in Hindi, the Prime Minister said: "Partition Remembrance Day is an occasion to reverently remember those Indians whose lives were sacrificed in the partition of the country.

Ahead of Independence Day, Rayees Mattoo, the brother of a Hizbul terrorist Javid Mattoo was seen hoisting the National Flag at his residence in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore.

Police sources said 60 teams comprising 400 constables and other senior officers of the Commissionerate Police carried out the special drive ahead of the Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar.

Music and poetry have been a crucial part of India's freedom struggle against the British who ruled the nation for over 200 years.