The event was attended by Minister of State for Defence and Tourism Ajay Bhatt wherein he spoke on 'India, the Cultural Center of the World' and talked about India’s cultural and historical lineage and emphasized how India propagates the concept of the whole world as a family.
The order was placed, as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' campaign, by HelpAge India, a not-for-profit organisation that supports disadvantaged and destitute elders, making them self-reliant through its livelihood program.
Independence Day 2022: The national flag was hoisted at 150 heritage sites across India on the 76th Independence Day on Monday to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
Independence Day 2022: Arvind Kejriwal said the country's 130 crore people need to come together and resolve to make India the number one country in the world.
Independence Day 2022: Sonia Gandhi said that in the last 75 years, India has left an indelible mark on the international arena in all fields including science, education, health and information technology through the hard work of its talented people.
Independence Day 2022: The video, in which Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti congratulated India was shared by ISRO.
Independence Day 2022: Wearing a traditional tricoloured motif safa (headgear) with a long trail, Prime Minister Modi then recalled the "architects of free India".
"When there was confusion prevailing in the world over the efficacy of vaccines, my country's people came forward and we accomplished the feat of administering 200 crore vaccine doses," PM Modi said.
Independence Day 2022: Maharashtra govt said it is necessary to abandon this foreign word (hello) while adding that Vande Mataram is not just a word but it is the feeling of every Indian.
Independence Day 2022: Joe Biden spoke about the diplomatic relations between US and Indian democracies and said that US is joining the people of India to honour its democratic journey.
Independence Day 2022: TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy said that Subhas Sarkar created the controversy to show the state government in poor light.
Independence Day 2022: The Civic Center, rising 112 m, is the tallest building in Delhi. Because of the high altitude, the traditional methods of decoration of the building with ropes, lights or fairy lights were not possible due to the high wind pressure.
"Sadly, nothing like that has been organised for the 75th anniversary, which has been reduced to an occasion to glorify the Sarvagyaani (one who knows it all)," said Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh.
District Magistrate Ravi Ranjan said the chief minister's face was removed from three hoardings put up by the municipal corporation. He said two FIRs have been lodged and teams formed to investigate the case.
The Union Home Ministry has also conveyed to all States and Union Territories to carry out a 'Swachh Bharat' campaign at a prominent location of each district in the state and UT and carry out a fortnight and month-long campaign to keep it 'Swachh' through voluntary civil action.
The team at Jogani Group has already started working with greater zeal to come up with greener and smarter solutions for industrial reinforcement and crack reduction.
The celebrations will begin with police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) bands performing patriotic songs at 122 shaheed smaraks (martyr memorials) across the state.
Independence day 2022: In October last year, the central government had extended the jurisdiction of BSF to give its officers the powers of arrest, search and seizure to the extent of 50 kilometres, instead of earlier 15 km, from the borders inside Indian territories.
Independence Day 2022: Though India's map has already undergone major changes over the years since independence, several regions still aspire for full statehood.
Independence Day 2022: On all occasions when the National Anthem is sung, the full version shall be recited accompanied by mass singing.
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