Tag: Independence day
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Lynch-cancer rages
Even as bureaucratic lethargy hinders the Supreme Court directive to enact legislation to curb cow-vigilantes, it is now revealed that the attack on JNU student-activist Umar Khalid was conducted by goons wanting to give the nation an “Independence Day” gift ~ only their pistol jammed. Their audacity can well be attributed to the failure of …
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August 23, 2018 -
SAYING NO TO ELOPEMENT
With education and exposure, Lahaul youths shun the 'socially acceptable' opportunity to elope and prefer to marry legitimately.
August 20, 2018 -
Messages to India
Seldom before has the difference between a Head of State and a Head of Government been more pronounced than in the Independence Day messages from Mr Ram Nath Kovind and the Red Fort address by Mr Narendra Modi. Together they presented a balanced picture of prevailing national realities, yet there was scope to wonder if …
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August 17, 2018 -
Jai Ram: Reviewing progress of projects, schemes online
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the government is monitoring the progress of various schemes and projects online that were launched by the government through ‘Chief Minister Dashboard’. Addressing State Level Independence Day function at Indora in Kangra district, he said the government was working with a sole motto of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ for …
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August 17, 2018 -
17 honoured with state awards in Punjab
On the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh conferred state awards to 17 eminent personalities for their outstanding contribution in various fields. One of the recipients, Yashvir Goyal from Bathinda, is a deaf and dumb child who has excelled in Badminton and Chess games and brought laurels for the city …
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August 17, 2018 -
Indian human space mission to create 15,000 jobs: ISRO chief
The plan to put an Indian into space, on its own, for the first time by 2022 will create as many as 15,000 jobs, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K. Sivan said on Wednesday. “We estimate that the human space mission will generate about 15,000 jobs over the next few years,” Sivan told IANS …
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August 15, 2018 -
Left parties form human chains in Bengal to celebrate Independence Day
Pledging to make every sacrifice in the struggle to protect the rights of the citizens, Left parties in West Bengal on Wednesday formed human chains across the state on the country’s 72nd Independence Day. Left Front chairman Biman Bose, CPI-M state secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra, top leaders of other LF partners, other Left parties and …
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August 15, 2018 -
Punjab CM announces drives against drugs by involving students
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday announced special drives against the drug menace in the state by involving students, besides launching the second phase of a loan waiver scheme for farmers. Speaking during Independence Day celebrations organised at the Guru Nanak Stadium here, the Chief Minister launched ‘Tu Mera Buddy’ programme to take the …
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August 15, 2018 -
Those dividing nation on religious terms are not its well-wishers: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged people to love and respect fellow Indians for the nation’s development, saying those dividing the country on religious grounds are not its well-wishers. “People are made to fight in the name of religion. One religion is instigated against another. The nation is our mother and we are …
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August 15, 2018 -
Indian Army, China’s PLA meet at Nathu La
The meeting was held on the Indian side as part of a "joint" celebration to commemorate the 72nd Independence Day of India.
August 15, 2018 -
Watch | Salman Khan teases fans with Bharat teaser on Independence Day
For the last few weeks, Salman Khan’s Bharat has been the talk of the town. And on the occasion of Independence Day, Salman Khan teased his fans by sharing a 49-second teaser. In the video, Salman narrates, “Baauji kehte the kuch rishte zameen se hote hai, aur kuch khoon se.. mere paas dono the.” Bharat …
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August 15, 2018 -
Aayushman Bharat to benefit 6 crore people in UP: Yogi
Addressing a gathering on the 72nd Independence Day, the Chief Minister exhorted the people to realize their potential and contribute to India's forward journey on the path of development and prosperity.
August 15, 2018 -
Karunanidhi responsible for CMs unfurling tricolour
After India got independence, only the Governors unfurled the national flag on Republic Day and Independence Day.
August 15, 2018 -
17 suspected Bangladeshi pirates arrested in Sunderbans
As many as 17 suspected Bangladeshi pirates were arrested after a boat chase at Sunderbans in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Tuesday late night and the trawler was seized, police said on Wednesday. “During intensified patrolling on the Matla river in Sunderbans, ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, a suspected boat was spotted …
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August 15, 2018 -
72nd Independence Day | This is what chief ministers said in different states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the celebrations of country’s 72 Independence Day as he unfurled the Tricolor from the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi.
August 15, 2018 -
All set to make state corruption free: Manipur CM
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Wednesday that his BJP-led coalition government was all set to make the state corruption free. During his Independence Day speech at the Manipur Rifles parade ground, Singh claimed that his government has drastically cut corruption since it came to power in March 2017. He said 535 corruption …
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August 15, 2018 -
72nd Independence Day | B-town celebs wish fans
As the nation celebrates its 72nd Independence Day today (August 15), Bollywood celebrities have been extending wishes since morning on their social media handles. From Amitabh Bachchan to Ranveer Singh — all took to social media to express their pride in being an Indian, and wished the readers. On the occasion of Independence Day, Akshay …
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August 15, 2018