Tag: Republic Day

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.

During the first Mann Ki Baat programme of 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the contributions of President's Bodyguard- Virat, the charger horse - who retired on January 26 after 13 years of service.

Based on these military traditions, 'Beating Retreat' ceremony creates a mood of nostalgia of the times gone by.

The boat is equipped with medical oxygen cylinders, a drip system, emergency medicines, a doctor, paramedical staff and stretchers.

In his message on Twitter, Australian Prime Minister Morrison extended his greetings, also in Hindi, to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Virat was awarded the Chief of the Army Staff Commendation on the eve of Army Day on January 15. Virat is the first horse to receive the commendation for exceptional service and abilities.

In the end, the Amrit formation comprising 17 Jaguar made a figure of 75 aircraft and helicopters. The parade culminated with the national anthem and the release of Tricolour balloons.

On January 26, 2002, around 9 am on Mahatma Gandhi Marg the deadly blast took place when the cap of a hydrogen carbide-filled cylinder of a balloon seller had burst, causing the tragedy.

At the parade, the detachment of Centurion tank of "The Poona Horse' regiment was led by Captain Rahul Sharma.

President Ram Nath Kovind honoured the proud winners of the highest gallantry, including the winners of Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra.

Colonel D Sreeram Kumar -- who won India's highest peacetime gallantry award Ashok Chakra for showing exceptional bravery during an anti-terrorist operation in Imphal on October 23, 2008 -- was in the third jeep.