Swatantrya Jatha kicks off; to conclude in Tumkur on August 15
Freedom is continuing concept The jatha that has been organised to commemorate the 150th year of 1857 freedom struggle and the birth centenary of Bhagath Singh will conclude at Tumkur on August 15.
Students take out jatha for cleanliness About 750 students and staff of Besant Womens College participated in the jatha holding placards and banners displaying information on waste management.
Freedom fighter rejects Presidents invitation Veteran freedom fighter Shambhu Shetty has received an invitation to be present along with his wife at the tea party to be organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 9. But Mr Shetty himself has turned down the invitation this time.
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