Panchkula, Jan 26 (IANS) Haryana Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Monday said that after Independence, India has established its identity as a strong nation on the world stage. “Our leaders, farmers, labourers, artisans and scientists have made a significant contribution to this achievement by working day and night to take the country forward,” the Governor said, adding that Haryana has played an important role in the nation’s progress. The Governor was addressing the Republic Day functi…
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Agartala, Jan 26 (IANS) In a pathbreaking gesture that resonated strongly with the cultural and linguistic sentiments of the people, Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Monday delivered his Republic Day address entirely in Bengali at the state-level celebrations, drawing widespread appreciation. The 77th Republic Day function, held at the Assam Rifles Ground here, witnessed an unprecedented and warmly received departure from tradition, as the Governor Reddy Nallu, whose mother tongue is Te…
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Renowned Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, who has been honoured with the Padma Shri this year, on Monday thanked the Central government for recognising his contribution to Indian classical music and said that the prestigious award would inspire him to work with greater dedication.Speaking to IANS, Bhattacharya reflected on his musical journey and personal life, and shared that he started learning the santoor at the age of four. He said that music remains the only…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) On the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s choice of headgear once again became a major talking point, drawing widespread admiration, media attention, and social media buzz across the country.While paying solemn tributes to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial early in the day, PM Modi wore a deep maroon Rajasthani-style safa (pagdi), which immediately attracted public and media interest.The turban featured intricate golden zar…
Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) A serious and disturbing incident has come to light in Bihar’s Supaul district, where a government school teacher has been arrested for allegedly raising slogans in support of Pakistan’s first Governor General, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, during a Republic Day flag-hoisting ceremony. The incident occurred during the celebration of the 77th Republic Day at Abhuwar High School under the Kishanganj block.The accused has been identified as Mohammad Mansoor Alam, a teacher at the sc…
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) The state-level Republic Day celebrations were held with great enthusiasm at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, where Governor Haribhau Bagde unfurled the national flag in the presence of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Vasudev Devnani, members of the state Cabinet, and other dignitaries.After unfurling the Tricolour, the Governor inspected the parade and took the salute of the march past presented by the guard of honour.A…
Bhopal/Ujjain, Jan 26 (IANS) The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with great pomp and show in Madhya Pradesh, as people in every corner of the state were seen hoisting the national flags with pride on Monday. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unfurled the national flag, a ceremonial event organised on the banks of the sacred Shipra River in Ujjain and took the salute of the parade.On the occasion, various government departments presented attractive and visually appealing tableaux, and school children p…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that the Constitution of India reflects every Indian’s dharma, responsibilities, and way of life. While addressing the gathering after the unfurling of the national flag in Cuttack, Majhi said the Constitution binds us together with the noble ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He further added that it is this very Constitution that has given Indi…
Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) Amidst biting cold, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday unfurled the national flag at the state-level celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the historic Ridge here. After unfurling the Tricolour, the Governor inspected the parade led by Additional Superintendent of Police (Shimla) Mehar Panwar and took the salute from an impressive march past commanded by Lt. Shashwat Tiwari of 1 J&K Rifles.Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with his Cabi…
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that there “is no difference between the government’s words and its actions”. “Today, Haryana is writing a new definition of prosperity. Embracing the core principle of government of the people, for the people and by the people, Haryana is moving rapidly forward, step by step, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve of a Viksit Bharat,” he said while addressing the gathering at the function in Gurug…