Tag: Independence Day

The defence minister also said that the situation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir remained in check over the last year due to vigilance and indomitable valour of the Indian armed forces.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday extended his greetings to the people on the eve of Independence Day, saying they have to work together to achieve the noble constitutional ideals of securing justice, liberty, equality and fraternity for all citizens.

Debashish Sethy and Sudhir Kumar Tudu, who sacrificed their lives during an anti-Maoist operation in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, have been chosen for the prestigious Shaurya Chakra. 

Appreciating the grave danger to his fellow soldier, he pushed him aside exposing himself to heavy terrorist fire. Maintaining his tactical composure, Major Ravi Kumar Chaudhary effectively engaged the fleeing terrorists at close range resulting in the elimination of one terrorist and grievously injuring another terrorist.

In Tokyo, India recorded its best-ever medal haul at the Olympics by bagging a total of seven medals - one Gold, two Silver and four Bronze.

"They were planning a collection of arms dropped by drones and supply to active terrorists of Jaish-e- Mohammed in Kashmir valley; planting a vehicle-based IED in Jammu before 15th August and reconnaissance of important targets in other parts of the country," police said.

A BSF convoy moving on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway was attacked by the terrorists near the Malpora crossing in south Kashmir's Kulgam.

The Ministry of Tourism has been celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) since March 12 this year where the Ministry and its field offices are carrying out various activities and events with the participation of the travel trade and hospitality sector, guides, students and the general public.

The most-awaited finale of popular singing reality show, Indian Idol 12, is just a day away. This Independence Day, India will get its 12th Indian Idol. The show has got its top 6 finalists – Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita Kanjilal, Mohd Danish, Sayli Kamble, Nihal Tauro, and Shanmukhapriya. As none of the top six contestants were eliminated in the semi-final episode, all of them will be competing for the trophy on August 15.

"We launched the Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 today to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and to encourage the youth of the nation to take up fitness."

Since plastic flags are not biodegradable like paper flags, these do not get decomposed for a long time and ensuring appropriate disposal of national flags made of plastic commensurate with the dignity of the flag is a practical problem.

Weekend shutdown being implemented in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack and Puri will be relaxed on August 15 (Sunday) on the occasion of Independence Day.  

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today rolled out the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) during the State-level Independence Day celebration at Gandhi Marg here today. “The health scheme will benefit as many as 70 lakh families,” said Patnaik. Highlighting the achievements of his government, Patnaik stated that the state government is carrying out infrastructure development […]

Rourkela: Five girl students of the MGM School located at Sector 19 in Rourkela fell unconscious today while rehearsing for Independence Day celebrations. As per reports, soon after the five students fell unconscious during the rehearsal at the Ispat Stadium, they were rushed to the Community Welfare Society (CWS) hospital. Subsequently, one of the girl […]

As India enters its 72nd year of independence, some of us have had the freedom we hoped for, while it has not been as rosy for the rest. While some of us have been able to cross borders for our careers, others have had to drop out from school to feed their families. To understand […]