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Colours of Republic Day

January 26, 2017

Colours of Republic Day

January 26, 2017

Republic Day: Interesting facts every Indian must know

Nothing fills the heart with more pride and nostalgia than the sight of India’s Armed Forces displaying their might in the air, and as they parade down Rajpath. Colourful tableaux of different states symbolising our country’s rich diversity and the Tricolour fluttering in the background on January 26 – India’s Republic Day is a treat to watch for...

January 25, 2017

R-Day Parade: 17 states, 6 Union ministries to showcase tableaux

The Republic Day Parade on Rajpath on January 26 will witness tableaux from 17 states and six ministries of the Union government this year. These tableaux will showcase varied themes starting from country’s rich cultural heritage and socio-economic development to nation’s progress in key areas like IT, women, empowerment and environment protection. The tableau of...

January 23, 2017

R-Day Parade: 17 states, 6 Union ministries to showcase tableaux

The Republic Day Parade on Rajpath on January 26 will witness tableaux from 17 states and six ministries of the Union government this year. These tableaux will showcase varied themes starting from country’s rich cultural heritage and socio-economic development to nation’s progress in key areas like IT, women, empowerment and environment protection. The tableau of...

January 23, 2017

Republic Day rehearsal causes traffic jams

The final rehearsal of the Republic Day parade on Monday caused massive traffic jams, with motorists struck for long hours due to diversions and clogged streets. The Traffic Police had diverted traffic on key roads. Most motorists opted for the arterial Ring Road, resulting in unending jams. The roads leading to Noida in Uttar Pradesh...

January 23, 2017

Delhi tableau in Republic Day after 3 years

After a gap of three years, a Delhi tableau will take part in the 68th Republic Day parade here. The tableau, Model School, portrays the transformation in government schools and better quality of education in the national capital. Lakshadweep will also take part this year after a gap of 23 years. Its tableau will focus...

January 22, 2017

Delhi tableau in Republic Day after 3 years

After a gap of three years, a Delhi tableau will take part in the 68th Republic Day parade here. The tableau, Model School, portrays the transformation in government schools and better quality of education in the national capital. Lakshadweep will also take part this year after a gap of 23 years. Its tableau will focus...

January 22, 2017

40 tribals to be special guests at Republic Day parade

Forty tribal guests from different parts of the country have been invited by the government to witness this year's Republic Day parade on the Rajpath here. Besides watching the spectacular Republic Day parade and the Beating Retreat ceremony, they will get an opportunity to meet President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister...

January 22, 2017

IAF appeals citizens not to litter

Ahead of the Republic Day Parade fly-past, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday appealed to citizens of Delhi not to throw eatables, garbage, or animal carcasses in the open which may attract birds and endanger aircraft. "In view of the fly-past at heights varying from 60 to 500 metres and the associated flight safety...

January 18, 2017

After four years miss in a row, Himachal tableau makes it to R-Day parade

Himachal Pradesh will finally share space with other states to showcase its rich culture this year at the Republic Day parade at Rajpath, New Delhi. The opportunity came following the state featuring in the R-Day tableaux list, after having jostled with other states, while competing for it. The break has brought cheers to the state...

January 6, 2017

Republic Day parade: Delhi’s tableau to display education sector

After being left out for three consecutive years, Delhi’s tableau will finally return to Rajpath for Republic Day parade this year and the theme would be education, a source said. The model schools project, skill development centre, parent-teacher training programme and the mega parent-teacher meetings taken up by the AAP government are the prime enterprises...

January 5, 2017