Tag: Republic Day

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43 Odisha cops decorated with Police Medals on Republic Day

Bhubaneswar: As many as 43 personnel of Odisha Police were felicitated with the prestigious police medals by Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal during a special function at Jaydev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Republic Day today. Of them, 11 cops received Police Medal for Gallantry for anti-Maoist operations in Raiguda Forest of Koraput district in 2017 and […]

  • Wednesday, 30 June 2021
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President Ram Nath Kovind confers Ashoka Chakra on Nazir Wani

New Delhi: Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, a militant-turned-soldier who laid down his life fighting a group of terrorists in Shopian in Kashmir in November, was awarded the Ashoka Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind Saturday. The award — India’s highest peacetime gallantry honour — was received by Wani’s wife and mother at the Republic […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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70th R-Day: Google doodle showcases Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's heritage

New Delhi: Search giant Google Saturday dedicated a special doodle to mark India’s 70th Republic Day, which captured the country’s architectural and cultural legacy as well as its rich bio-diversity. The doodle with a 3D impression depicts the iconic facade of the grand Rashtrapati Bhavan in the backdrop, flanked by trees, reflecting the flora and […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Indian Railways plans to run special 'Pravasi Bharti' trains

New Delhi: In yet another initiative, the Indian Railways has firmed up plans to run special ‘Pravasi Bharti’ trains between Allahabad and Delhi to ferry delegates of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from the Kumbh Mela in time for the Republic Day event in the national capital, sources said. Railways will convert all third AC coaches […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
President’s police medal announced

President’s police medal for 2015 was announced on the eve of Republic Day today

  • Monday, 28 June 2021
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President’s Medal for nine officers from Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Nine personnel from Odisha will receive the President’s Medals for Fire Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence on the occasion of Republic Day this year. A total of 86 personnel will be conferred with Fire Service Medals, 58 personnel will be awarded with Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals. The list of the awardees […]

  • Thursday, 24 June 2021
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State celebrates Republic Day; CM calls for the formation of New Odisha

Bhubaneswar/ Cuttack: The 70th Republic Day was celebrated with much gaiety and patriotic fervour across Odisha today. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal unfurled the Tricolour and took the salute of the State-level Republic Day parade held at Mahatma Gandhi marg in Bhubaneswar while Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the celebrations in Cuttack. Addressing the people […]

  • Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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R-Day celebrated in Odisha amidst boycott by Maoists

The 65th Republic Day was celebrated across Odisha with gaiety and enthusiasm on Sunday amidst tightened security in view of a boycott call by Maoists

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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Debate over smaller states legitimate: President

As discussion over Telangana peaks, President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said passions are rising whether there should be smaller states...

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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Don't make religion a cause for conflict: President

President Pranab Mukherjee today said political discourse that "cuts and wounds" people’s hearts was “abhorrent" to India’s traditional ethos

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
Two Beasts in Obama's 60-vehicle carcade in Delhi

Visiting US President Barack Obama's 60-vehicle motorcade which drove down the roads of the Indian capital Sunday included his two Beasts, the armoured presidential limousines, on the first day of his three-day visit

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
Obama R-Day visit: 45,000 securitymen turn Delhi into fortress

Over 1,000 NSG snipers and 44,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel will guard the capital on Republic Day, while 15,000 CCTV cameras will keep watch to ensure a safe visit of chief guest US President Barack Obama

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
Republic Day: TV celebs get nostalgic

For some, it's a reminder of the colourful annual parade, while for some, it's a time to raise pertinent questions about the country -- Republic Day means different things to different actors and show makers of the Hindi television industry

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
Obama arrives Jan 25, talks to see 'substantive outcomes'

New Delhi/Washington: Barack Obama accompanied by his wife Michelle Obama will touch down in the Indian capital on the morning of Jan 25 on a three-day state visit that, besides the symbolism of being the first time a US president would be chief guest at the Republic Day parade, is expected to see “substantive outcomes” […]

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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7th Pay Commission: Big News Post Republic Day For Over 7 lakh employees

Big News For The Employees Post Republic Day. The much awaited orders on revision of allowances and special allowances for teachers and equivalent academic cadre, Registrars, Finance Officers and Controller of Examinations in Central Universities and Colleges there under have been issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. This also includes centrally funded Deemed […]

  • Friday, 04 June 2021
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