Tag: Republic Day

India celebrates January 26 as Republic Day since its Constitution came into effect on this date in 1950 and is one of the two major national holidays, other than the Independence Day on August 15. While the Indians will celebrate the 70th Republic Day tomorrow,here are some pictures to share: Here are some of the […]

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: The growth rate of Odisha is higher than that of the country and the State is at par with other states as far as development is concerned, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in his address during the Republic Day celebration at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. After hoisting the National flag, the CM said, […]

Bhubaneswar: As a tribute to the freedom fighters of the country, this Republic Day, singers Jayashree Dhal and Bishnu Mohan have rendered their voice for patriotic music video ‘Saheed Tujhe Salaam’. The video of the song has been uploaded on YouTube by Sur Vibration. Penned by Rama Srinu, the song has been beautifully composed by […]

Bhubaneswar: Elaborate arrangements have been made for the State level parade as part of 69th Republic Day celebration on Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the Capital city today. A total 58 contingents and eight tableaus will perform on the occasion. Governor SC Jamir will unfurl the Tri-colour and take salute at the parade. Security has been […]

Puri: Noted sand animator and sculptor Manas Sahoo created a sand animation at the Light House beach here to spread message of patriotism on 69th Republic Day today. He used around 15 tonne of sand for creating the 15-ft long sculpture which immediately became a massive attraction for tourists who turned up in hundreds to […]

Rayagada: Maoists put up posters at Karadabandha village under Muniguda police limits of Rayagada district today asking the people to observe Republic Day as ‘ Black Day’. The posters by the rebel outfit have created panic among the locals. According to sources, the Mao posters, reportedly posted by Nagabali-Ghumusura-Vamsadhara division of the rebel outfit,  also […]

Bhubaneswar: Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure smooth conduct of 69th state-level Republic Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar, Police said today. As many as 25 platoons of police force and for the first time 12 National Security Guard (NSG) commandos will be deployed to address any unforeseen contingency during the celebrations, Police […]

Bhubaneswar: : Six Odia women Jawans have been selected in the 27-member BSF women squad which will showcase daredevilry acts on Rajpath in New Delhi on the Republic day this year. For the first time, an all-women bikers’ squad of the BSF will perform on the Rajpath on the Republic Day. The six Odias in […]

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: The 68th Republic Day was celebrated across Odisha with gaiety and enthusiasm today amidst tight security with the state government asserting that the battle against corruption has gained steam as the focus is on socio-economic empowerment of all. In view of the boycott call by Maoists in some areas of the state, an alert […]

Cuttack: Odisha has taken great strides in improving Human Development Indicators to become an integral part of the Nation’s development, said Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in his address at the District-level Republic Day celebrations at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack today. “Odisha has been on the forefront of development with above-National average economic growth From […]

New Delhi: Continuing his style of greeting the crowd after the Republic Day parade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday walked on the Rajpath greeting people amid chants of “Modi, Modi”. Modi has undertaken similar walks earlier too. He broke his security cover after last year’s Independence Day speech at the Red Fort when he […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate here. The Prime Minister was flanked by the chiefs of the three services. An eternal flame burns at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to commemorate the indomitable courage of soldiers who […]

Mumbai: In a swoop ahead of Republic Day, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested nine youths including a 17-year-old boy – who were detained earlier – for alleged links with the Islamic State (IS) terror group and plans to create criminal disturbances in the state, an official said here on Wednesday. The ATS said […]

Lucknow: Family members of Chandan Gupta, the youth killed in the Kasganj violence on Republic Day, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here on Tuesday and demanded that he be given martyr status. The sister of the slain youth told media that the Chief Minister patiently heard them out but did not respond to […]

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government in its report to the Union Home Ministry on Wednesday said it was in the process of ascertaining if the violence and arson were pre-planned in Kasganj where communal riots broke out after a youth was killed on Republic Day. In the report, the Uttar Pradesh Police said it […]