Hand-holding of deprived communities necessary, reservation being ensured: PM Modi at Red Fort
India | August 15, 2021 8:46 ISTOver 4.5 crore new households have received piped water supply within 2-years of 'Jal Jeevan Mission', PM Modi said.
Over 4.5 crore new households have received piped water supply within 2-years of 'Jal Jeevan Mission', PM Modi said.
PM Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rani Lakshmibai, Subhas Chandra Bose and other freedom fighters for their roles in the freedom struggle.
The president said that the reality is that no infrastructure, even of advanced economies, could withstand a crisis of such enormous proportions.
On August 15 (Independence Day), the tricolour is tied and sits at the bottom of the pole. The Prime Minister then raises (pull) it up and hoists it with the aim to honour the historical event of Independence Day.
Amongst 628 Gallantry Awards, one President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been given to the Jammu and Kashmir Police (J&K Police) and one to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) posthumously.
The Delhi Traffic Police had also issued an advisory for the Independence Day function at the Red Fort to ensure safe and smooth flow of vehicles across the city.
Addressing a press conference, BJYM president Tejasvi Surya said the yatra will comprise of a marathon and cycle rally of 75 km at 75 places and, cover a total distance of 12,755 km.
“I want to congratulate the people in India on 75 years of Independence. The strength of the relationship between the world's two biggest democracies is more important now than ever,” said Warner, Co-Chair of the powerful Senate India Caucus. This is the largest bilateral caucus in the United States Senate.
According to the Delhi Police advisory, the traffic for general public around Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day, will remain closed for from 4 am to 10 am, and will be open to only authorised vehicles.
"On tangible information of BSF a joint search was established at first Morh Kotan by police, 72 battalion BSF and army," police said in a statement.
As we celebrate 75th Independence Day on August 15, we bring to you 12 web series that you can binge watch to celebrate the spirit of patriotism and love for your country.
The relaxations were announced even as the State Executive Committee (SEC) decided to continue various Covid containment measures including the closure of the educational institutions and night curfew across the union territory till further orders.
There shall be no entry inside the Red Fort from tomorrow morning (Wednesday, July 21) to August 15 till the Independence Day celebrations are over, the Archaeological Survey of India informed on Tuesday.
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For the common Kashmiri, the priority right now is completely different: the immediate concern is stocking rations, medicines, edible oil, salt, tea, pulses and vegetables. Top sources said security forces have been told to be in readiness during the next 24 hours for a Valley-wide clampdown.
The prime minister also expressed his sadness at the plight of people in parts of the country affected by floods.
The ambitious Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) aims to provide a coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family annually, benefiting more than 10 crore poor families.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unfurled the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday.
The Central government has made arrangements to tighten security near the Red Fort, the Indira Gandhi International Airport and at various metro stations.
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