Chandigarh, Feb 2 (IANS) Haryana Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Monday extended greetings to outstanding National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers who represented the state at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. He said their participation in the national event was not merely ceremonial but a powerful symbol of the nation’s youthful strength, discipline and spirit of service. Lady Governor Mitra Ghosh was present on the occasion. Addressing the gather…
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New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi honoured six warriors from the animal kingdom, including two Bactrian camels, two Zanskari ponies and two dogs, who work shoulder to shoulder with the military, an official said on Friday. The honours serve to acknowledge the “silent warriors” who operate in some of the world’s most challenging terrains, such as the high-altitude cold deserts of Ladakh and the rugged Himalayas, where machines often fail, said a statement.The sile…
New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) Gujarat’s tableau, themed “Swatantrata Ka Mantra: Vande Mataram”, was formally presented with the first prize in the Popular Choice category, on Friday, at a ceremony held in New Delhi, three days after the results were officially declared following the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path. The tableau had emerged as the top choice of the people during the 77th Republic Day celebrations, securing the Popular Choice Award for the fourth consecutive year.The fo…
Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s tableau, presented at the 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, has secured first place in the Popular Choice Award category for the fourth consecutive year.The tableau, based on the theme ‘Swatantrata Ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’, drew significant public attention during the national parade.According to official information, the award was decided through public voting conducted by the Union Ministry of Defence on the MyGov port…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Stressing discipline in life, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday interacted with the My Bharat – National Service Scheme (NSS) contingent of the Republic Day Parade during a call-on at his official residence here, an official said.Addressing the students, the Vice President expressed happiness at meeting the young volunteers and said that the enthusiasm and discipline of NSS participants reflected the strength of India’s youth.Union Minister of Youth Affair…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) After witnessing the Republic Day Parade, delegates of the Global Buddhist Summit visited Qila Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in south Delhi to pay offer prayers before the Holy relics of the Buddha, an official said on Monday. The Holy relics of the Buddha are on display as part of an exposition which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 3.The group of 250 delegates from overseas and India spent over two hours at the exhibition of the Piprawah relics…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Punjab’s tableau at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path offered a deeply moving tribute to the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, blending spirituality, history and artistic expression into a powerful visual narrative. The presentation commemorated 350 years of the Guru’s martyrdom and highlighted his timeless message of courage, religious freedom and compassion for all. The tableau was designed to depict Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life and ideals through striking s…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Gujarat’s tableau drew wide attention at the 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path on Monday, as it presented a chronological depiction of the evolution of the Indian National Flag, aligned with the national theme “Swatantrata Ka Mantra: Vande Mataram”. The presentation coincided with the completion of 150 years of “Vande Mataram”, a song that became prominent during India’s freedom struggle and remains closely associated with the ideals of independence a…
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Rajasthan’s tableau emerged as one of the major attractions at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path in Delhi on Monday, as the nation celebrated its 77th Republic Day.Based on the globally renowned Usta art of Bikaner, the tableau captivated spectators with its exceptional craftsmanship, cultural richness, and vibrant visual presentation.The front section of the tableau featured a 180-degree rotating statue of an artist playing the Ravanahatta, one of Rajasthan’s olde…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The SVAMITVA scheme has enabled the issuance of nearly three crore property cards in over 1.84 lakh villages to date, reducing land disputes and supporting planned rural development, the government said on Monday.The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path here saw the participation of around 450 elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies as Special Guests, reflecting the government of India’s emphasis on strengthening grassroots de…