Tag: Republic Day parade

Republic Day Parade 2019: Traffic advisory and traffic diversions for Delhi on 26 January

Republic Day 2019: The Republic Day Parade will start at 9.50 am from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards Red Fort grounds, passing through India Gate where the main function will start at 9 am.

January 25, 2019

Republic Day 2019 Parade full dress rehearsal today: Check out traffic restrictions and Metro arrangements

Metro services will be available for commuters at all stations but there will be no boarding and de-boarding facility at Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan Metro Stations from 5 am till 12 noon.

January 23, 2019

Republic Day 2019: Air Warriors buckled up for IAF star formation Sutlej

The second and the main phase of the fly past by the air warriors will commence after the end of the surface parade immediately after the Dare Devil display. This will be led by ‘Rudra’ formation of three ALH Mk IV WSI helicopters of IAF in ‘vic’ formation, followed by three C-130J Super Hercules ac in ‘vic’ formation.

January 22, 2019

President Kovind awards Bal Puraskar to children | Check full list of winners

The 26 children who got the Bal Shakti Puraskar will participate in the Republic Day Parade on 26 January

January 22, 2019

Uttarakhand’s tableau on Anasakti Ashram selected for Republic Day parade

The Uttarakhand tableau was shortlisted after a six-round meeting with the expert select committee.

January 6, 2019

Confirmed: Cyril Ramaphosa to be chief guest at Republic Day 2019

Cyril Ramaphosa will be the second leader from South Africa, after former President Nelson Mandela, to attend India’s Republic Day parade as the chief guest

December 1, 2018

After Trump’s no, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa likely chief guest at Republic Day parade

Ramaphosa will be the second leader from South Africa to attend India’s Republic Day parade as the chief guest. Former President Nelson Mandela was the chief guest at the 1995 Republic Day parade.

November 16, 2018

Republic Day 2018: When patriotism rode, flew, marched past Rajpath

January 26, 2018

National capital turns into fortress for Republic Day parade

The national capital has been put under a security blanket with thousands of security personnel, anti-aircraft guns and sharpshooters deployed in view of the Republic Day parade that will be attended by ASEAN leaders. Barricades were erected on all major roads leading to the parade venue with policemen checking vehicles and informing people about diversions....

January 26, 2018

Asean leaders set to be chief guests at Republic Day parade

Leaders of the Asean bloc are set to be the chief guests at the country’s main Republic Day event here on Friday in an unprecedented diplomatic move by India which normally invites only one leader for the glittering show. Leaders of the 10 countries that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have arrived and...

January 25, 2018

In pics: Republic Day rehearsal across the country

January 24, 2018

In pics: Republic day rehearsal in full swing

January 11, 2018

Mamata accuses centre of rejecting state’s tableau for R-Day parade

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the centre of excluding the state’s tableau from this year’s Republic Day parade, alleging it was opposed to the state’s theme of the artist’s unity. “This year Delhi did not allow our tableau. We planned to bring different form of folk artistes like the street artistes,...

January 5, 2018

After three years, Delhi makes a comeback at R-Day Parade

Delhi's tableau made a come back after three years at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday, highlighting the education reforms under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of the city. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attended the parade, along with his wife Sunita Kejriwal. Delhi's tableau showcased a model government school, the transformation in...

January 26, 2017

GST tableau features at Republic Day parade

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), the country's biggest tax reform initiative, figured at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday. Showcasing the GST was a tableau by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC).  The blue-hued tableau with bowling pin and ball at the front and a map of India at the rear...

January 26, 2017

NSG commandos debut at Republic Day parade

India's elite counter-terrorism force, the National Security Guard (NSG), on Thursday made its debut at the Republic Day parade here. A contingent of some 60 commandoes in their black overalls and full armed gear marched on the Rajpath, giving ceremonial salute to President Pranab Mukherjee. The other commandos were on seven vehicles with hydraulic ladders...

January 26, 2017

UAE military takes part in Republic Day parade

A 149-member UAE military contingent took part in India's Republic Day parade here on Thursday, with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan watching as the Chief Guest. The United Arab Emirates' was the first marching contingent and marked the start of the annual colourful parade down the Rajpath. They presented a ceremonial...

January 26, 2017