Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Apr 21 (ANI): A village in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district is yet to be electrified even after the country attained independence 70 years ago.
Amravati (Maharashtra) [India], Apr. 15 (ANI): A Remote tribal village in Amravati's Bulumgavhan in Maharashtra got electrified after 70 years of independence.
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Apr. 11 (ANI): It has been over 70 years since India attained independence from British colonial rule. However, a village here in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur still struggles to avail basic amenities of electricity, water and adequate sanitation needs.
Balrampur, (Chhattisgarh) [India] April. 1 (ANI): Students in Chhattisgarh's Trishuli village in Balarampur district are unable to study, as even after 70 years of independence, there is no electricity.
Kathmandu [Nepal] February 12 (ANI): The Indian Cultural Centre, Embassy of India in Kathmandu has showcased the Odissi dance recitals at a cultural event which was organized to celebrate '70 years of diplomatic ties between India and Nepal' and 'Maha Shivaratri Festival' at Nepal Army Audit
Hambantota [Sri Lanka], Feb 7 (ANI): As Sri Lanka celebrated 70 years of independence on February 4 from the UK, its people fear that the country faces a new form of colonialism, which is China.
Hyderabad [India], Feb. 1 (ANI): US Consul General Katherine Hadda on Wednesday inaugurated an art exhibition at Hyderabad's Ameerpet Metro Station to commemorate the 70 years of US-India bilateral relations.
New Delhi [India], Nov 10 (ANI): In a bid to facilitate seamless banking for all sections of the society, the Reserve Bank of India directed all banks to implement doorstep banking facilities for differently-abled citizens and those above 70 years of age by December this year.
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Brazil organised the launch of the book India-Brazil Diplomatic Relations (1948 - 2017), a book that celebrates 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
New Delhi [India], Sept. 24 (ANI): The Congress Party has welcomed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's address at the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and praised her for replying to "those who ask what happened in the last 70 years".