Search For "independence day"
Pakistan is keeping a sinister eye on J-K: Rajnath Singh
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 14 (ANI): Addressing armed forces personnel on the eve of 73rd Independence Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Pakistan is keeping a sinister eye on Jammu and Kashmir and sends terrorists into Indian territory to disturb peace in the Valley.
Read More
J&K: Arrangements for smooth celebration of I-Day in place
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India] Aug 14 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said all arrangements regarding the smooth celebrations of Independence Day have been made and the main function will be held here on Thursday.
Read More
Gujarat: Tricolor journey organised ahead of Independence Day celebration
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Morbi (Gujarat) [India] Aug 14 (ANI): With the aim of promoting patriotism and respect towards the National Flag, Gujarat's Morbi district on Wednesday saw a human chain of more than 900 people while carrying a 2,900 feet long tricolor.
Read More
Sonia Gandhi to hoist tricolour on I-Day at Congress headquarters
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Newly-appointed interim president of Congress, Sonia Gandhi, will hoist the national flag at Congress headquarters here to mark Independence Day on Thursday morning.
Read More
Safeguarding infrastructure also secures hard-won freedom: President
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Cherishing and safeguarding public infrastructure is to secure another aspect of hard-won freedom, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Wednesday and noted that stopping a person from throwing stone at the public property is "not just a matter of obeying laws, i
Read More
Twitter launches Ashoka Chakra emoji for 73rd Independence Day
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): A day before India's 73rd Independence Day, Twitter India launched a specially designed emoji of the Ashoka Chakra.
Read More
Girl students in Siliguri take out rally to celebrate Kanyashree Diwas
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): A day before Independence Day, the West Bengal government celebrated Kanyashree Diwas in Siliguri.
Read More
73rd Independence Day: PM Modi likely to focus on 'New India' in his addre
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to focus on the theme of 'New India' in his address to the nation on 73rd Independence Day on Thursday.
Read More
There will be 'some restrictions' in Kashmir Valley tomorrow: Official
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Kashmir Valley will have "some restrictions" tomorrow on the occasion of Independence Day, Principal Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir administration Rohit Kansal said on Wednesday.
Read More
Advani suffering from viral fever, no flag-hoisting at his residence tomor
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Senior BJP leader L K Advani is suffering from viral fever and therefore no flag-hoisting ceremony will be held tomorrow at his residence on the occasion of Independence Day, his office said on Wednesday.
Read More
UP govt to release 73 prisoners as I-Day gesture
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to release 73 prisoners from various district jails tomorrow on the occasion of Independence Day.
Read More
Security beefed up in Assam ahead of Independence Day
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Assam [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Security arrangements have been amplified in Guwahati in view of the upcoming Independence Day celebration.
Read More