The 14-km race concluded at Gopabandhu Stadium amid enthusiastic support from residents of the port township and various organisations. A total of 336 runners participated, including 280 men and 56 women.
Congratulating all soldiers and officers on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Foundation Day of the Home Guards is not just an event but a symbol of discipline, dedication, and service.
In his address on the occasion, MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, lauded DRI’s steadfast commitment to protecting India's economic borders and trade infrastructure since its establishment in 1957.
The event began with floral tributes at the Shaheed Smarak, where Director (Finance) Pawan Kumar Mishra and Director (Technical/Operations) Chandra Shekhar Tiwari paid homage to martyred coal workers.
On Saturday, during a meeting chaired by the CM, the special committee set up to select the logo designs deliberated upon the shortlisted designs.
The event was attended by Union Minister Anurag Thakur, MP Harsh Mahajan, former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, and Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Col. Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil.
Many school students immersed themselves in the world of science and technology, gaining practical exposure through experiments, as IISER Kolkata celebrated its 20th Foundation Day as Institute Open Day on 11 July.
The commemorative event was held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to Goa on its foundation day on Friday saying, “Greetings to my sisters and brothers of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day. Goa's unique culture is India's pride.”
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that any effort to weaken the BJP would hurt India’s progress.
