Independence Day

Defence secretary Ajay Kumar on Wednesday said that mortuary workers, street vendors, Anganwadi workers and Mudra Scheme loanees will be the special guests in the celebration of 75th Independence Day. "This year we have invited mortuary…

GUWAHATI: More than 53 lakh national flags worth more than Rs 16.07 crore have been sold in Assam so far as the state machinery gears up for the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga' programme, under which the Tricolour will be flown at private and…

The Centre has urged the states to actively encourage the people to put up the national flag atop their houses on Independence Day under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' as a mark of gratitude to national heroes. In his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast,…

As part of Har Ghar Tiranga, in Assam national flags worth more than Rs 16.07 crore have been sold so far. Altogether 32,58,134 National Flags prepared by the self-help groups were sold till Tuesday across the state. The total amount…

Speaking on the security arrangements for Independence Day, Special Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, Delhi Police, Dependra Pathak on August 08 said that more than 10,000 police personnel will be deployed at the Red Fort on…

Ater a gap of a year, proscribed militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) have called for a total boycott of Independence Day celebration and observance of general strike on August 15. ULFA (I) which is also known…

The Allahabad High Court has sought the Uttar Pradesh government's response on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) urging official permission to allow gram panchayat bhawans (buildings) to hoist the national flag every day of the year,…

Monsoon is the perfect season to indulge in comfort food. With the 75th Independence Day around the corner, plan the extended weekend menu in advance with seafood soup, fried chicken wings and BBQ smoked fish. Specially curated by Ram…

A suspicious, unattended bag was found on Thursday in the Rohini area and it sent security agencies into a tizzy as the national capital prepares ahead of Independence Day. When the bag was first discovered, a team of police personnel…

Just a few days from now, India will celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15. So it's only fair to revisit historical moments and understand the significant elements that represent India. For instance, the national flag of…