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MHA directs citizens to avoid purchasing plastic flags
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India) August 13: With Independence Day drawing closer, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory against the use of national flags made of plastic, and recommended the use of paper flags instead.
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iD Fresh Food launches Independence Day campaign with a Clarion Call to un
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 13 (Businesswire-India): Driven by the overwhelming response to its unique 'Meet Your Neighbour' initiative launched earlier this year, iD Fresh Food is all set to kick-start its month-long Independence Day Campaign across the country. India's largest fr
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Bombay HC moved over Goa flag hoisting dispute
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Panaji [Goa], August 13 (ANI): Advocate Aires Rodrigues moved to the High Court of Bombay at Goa over the dispute pertaining to the state government nominating speaker of the Legislative Assembly Pramod Sawant for hoisting the national flag on Independence Day function.
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Salman Khan has a message for his fans this Independence Day
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 13 (ANI): Ahead of Independence Day, Bollywood Star Salman Khan has a special message for his fans suggesting them 'don't trouble your motherland'.
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Pak to free 30 Indian prisoners today
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 13 (ANI): As a humanitarian gesture to mark Pakistan's Independence Day on August 14, Islamabad has decided to release 30 Indian prisoners, including 27 fishermen.
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Full Dress Rehearsal of I-Day celebrations held at Red Fort
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 13 (ANI): A full dress rehearsal of 72nd Independence Day celebration was held on Monday morning at the Red Fort in Delhi. The rehearsal witnessed the same traffic restrictions as would be followed on the day of the celebration.
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Traffic restrictions in Delhi to begin tomorrow
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 12 (ANI): Ahead of the 72nd Independence Day on August 15, security has been beefed up across the country, with special traffic arrangements and restrictions imposed in the national capital starting Monday.
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72nd Independence Day: Security beefed up in Amritsar
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], Aug 12 (ANI): Ahead of the 72nd Independence Day, security has been beefed up in Amritsar, however, it is a "general alert" and not related to the 'Referendum 2020' event scheduled for Sunday, police said.
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Shia Waqf Board mandates 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan on I-Day programmes
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 12 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board has mandated reciting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan during the Independence Day programmes to be held on Waqf properties on August 15.
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'Sarees portray India's culture and diversity'
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 11 (ANI): As India prepares to celebrate its 72nd Independence Day on August 15, US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) in Delhi, MaryKay Carlson, who is a fan of Indian sarees, said that the traditional garment represents the culture and diversity of the country.
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First all-woman SWAT team set to take on terrorists
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 11 (ANI): Ahead of the Independence Day, the Delhi Police inducted India's first all-woman Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for anti-terrorist operations.
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Celebrate Independence Day with AR Rahman's Harmony!
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 10 (ANI): AR Rahman is all set to host an Amazon series based on Indian music called 'Harmony'. The show will be streamed on Amazon Prime globally on 15 August.
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