The unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by the national anthem and the customary 21 Gun Salute. Notably, it was for the first time that the 21 Gun Salute was given with 105 mm Indian Field Guns. It replaced the vintage 25-pounder gun.
Last month, a woman, who is a junior athlete coach, alleged that the then sports minister harassed her from February to November last year, by repeated messages on social media and had touched her inappropriately and also threatened her in messages.
As per an official statement, Republic Day celebrations will be celebrated at 75 places across the state. Chief Minister Manoharlal Khattar will hoist the national flag at Yamunanagar's Jagadhri.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to strictly comply with the provisions of the Flag Code of India, 2002 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.
Issuing a notice to all the passengers, the national flag carrier Nepal Airlines has announced passengers arriving from the international sector mandatorily must present COVID-19 international certificate or COVID-19 PCR negative report.
"In times to come national flag for which many people have sacrificed their lives will be replaced by a saffron flag. BJP snatched our Flag and special status. BJP will replace Indian Constitution and Tiranga Flag with Saffron Flag," Mufti said while attacking the Centre-led BJP Government.
Talking about the future roadmap of Yatra, he said, "We'll hoist the national flag in Kashmir. We had a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir LG and he offered all sorts of cooperation. NC leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and CPM leader MY Tarigami will join th