Tag: Republic Day

This was stated in a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on the eve of the celebrations.

The list of Padma awardees consists of six Padma Vibhushans awardees, nine Padma Bhushans and 91 Padma Shris from various.

The Awards are given in various disciplines and fields of activities like art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service.

The President said after a series of initiatives in recent years to transform all aspects of governance and unleash the creative energies of people, the world has started to look at India with a new sense of respect.

A series of programmes have been lined up at Kartavya Path in New Delhi for the national-level R-Day celebrations. Here we bring you some wishes, messages and famous quotes that you can share with your friends and relatives.

Braving all odds, six artistes of Adruta Children’s Group from Keonjhar, who all are orphans, are all set to enthrall the audience with the traditional  Jhumar dance during the 74th R-Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

From tales about fearless soldiers to stories about our predecessors, this is the perfect list to binge-listen to on Republic Day with family and friends.

Sonali reached New Delhi on January 1 and started training for this big event. 

The two recipients of the PPM from Odisha are Dhirendra Sambhaji Kutey, special secretary of CMO and Prahallad Rout, constable Vigilance Directorate, Cuttack.

Ahead of the Republic Day, full dress rehearsals were organised in New Delhi and Bhubaneswar on Monday. While in New Delhi, the rehearsal was held from Vijay Chowk and passed via Kartavya Path, in Bhubaneswar the rehearsal took place on Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the city.

The heart-winning performance of the musical band at the event was applauded. The parade ground echoed with the music of several patriotic songs, especially, ‘Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja’, which won everyone’s heart.

Delhi metro to offer free rides on Republic Day this year .Invitees, e-ticket holders eligible for free metro rides on Jan 26.They must possess valid invitation cards/admit cards/ticket.

The Indian Navy’s IL-38 aircraft will be flying over the Kartavya Path in Delhi this Republic Day, perhaps for the first and last time. The IL-38 aircraft has completed 44 years of glorious service in the Indian Navy.

The theme of the IAF Tableau is 'Indian Air Force Power, Beyond Boundaries'.

All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these awards. Government servants, including those working with PSUs, except doctors and scientists, are not eligible for the Padma awards.