New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): On the 78th anniversary of Quit India Movement, President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday remembered millions of freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence.
Agartala (Tripura) [India], Aug 8 (ANI): Ahead of the Independence Day on August 15, flag makers and sellers in Agartala said that this year the demand for flags is lesser than the previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
New Delhi [India], Aug 7 (ANI): All necessary security arrangements have been made for Independence Day and public cooperation has also been sought in this regard, said Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava on Friday.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 6 (ANI): A Hyderabad-based NGO has organised a 'Sound of Gratitude' event, appealing to people to stand up and sing in honour of COVID-19 warriors when the national anthem is sung at the Red Fort after the flag hoisting ceremony on August 15.
Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): A US-based Sindhi organisation will hold a protest outside the Pakistani ambassador's house here against enforced disappearances of Sindhi community members on August 14, the independence day of Pakistan.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 5 (ANI): 'At Home' function for Independence Day to be hosted by the Raj Bhavan has been cancelled in the view of COVID-19 pandemic, Raj Bhavan said in a statement on Wednesday.
New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): The 74th Independence Day celebration will be marked by musical performances by the bands from the Army, Navy and Indian Air Force.
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) will celebrate Independence Day by going "retro on social media", that is, posting black and white photos of BSF personnel taken decades back at different locations mainly on the Indo-Pak border and other activities.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 1 (ANI): With Independence Day around the corner, the business of flag making in Coimbatore is adversely affected this year due to COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.