R-Day event: Warmth missing as Bengal governor, CM come face to face
The shadow of recent run-ins between the West Bengal governor and the Mamata Banerjee government fell on theRepublicDayprogramme here, when Jagdeep Dhankhar and the chief minister came face to face at the venue.
Though Banerjee greeted Dhankhar when the latter approached her after reaching the venue, the natural warmth of the Trinamool Congress supremo was clearly missing.
Banerjee was seen not getting up from her chair until the governor came close to her.
It was seen that at one point of time the CM turned her face away when Dhankhar was seen saying something to her.
At the photo session, Banerjee kept a distance from the governor and stood close to state assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee with whom Dhankhar had a spat on the previousday.
While speaking to the media after paying floral tributes at the statue of B R Ambedkar on the Assembly premises on National VotersDay, Dhankhar not only castigated the speaker and the chief minister but also described the political condition in West Bengal as “horrible and frightening”
CJI Ramana unfurls tricolour at official residence on Republic Day
Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana on Wednesday unfurled the national flag at official residence here on the occasion of 73rdRepublicDay.
The flag hoisting ceremony at his Krishna Menon Marg residence was attended by several apex court officials and security personnel, an official said.
The CJI attended theRepublicDay Parade and was seen wearing a shawl gifted to him by a delegation from Nagaland.
In the 73rdRepublicDay Parade, which was scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic, the country displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations.
Locals perform traditional dance during Republic Day celebrations at Polo Ground, Leh
Amrit formation involving 17 aircraft marks 73rd R-Day on the sky
Seventeen Jaguar combat jets creating a figure of 75 in the sky was the spectacular finale of theRepublicDayparade in the 75thyear of Independence, but the weather played a spoilsport as several formations during the flypast – the most eagerly awaited part of the parade - were barely visible from the ground due to the cloud cover.
Peaceful Republic Day celebrations in insurgency-hit Northeast after several years
Manipur Governor, La Ganeshan unfurled the tricolour at Imphal amid a "boycott call" and a "shutdown" called by at least seven insurgent groups but no violent incident was reported during the celebrations. In Assam, where for the first time in four-decades, no militant issued a boycott call, people were seen on the streets moving with tricolours in their vehicles and many hoisted the flag inside their residential compunds, office premises and joined the government functions. The Covid-19 safety protocols were enforced during the celebrations.
Light a lamp to symbolise Amar Jawan Jyoti, play 'Abide With Me', says Tharoor
Amid the controversy at the recently-held Dharam Sansad in Haridwar, which came under fire from multiple quarters for alleged hate speech, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared a two-year-old post comparing Hinduism and Hindutva, saying that they are not equal and that his message is "still relevant."
BSF exchanges sweets with Pakistan Rangers at the International Border in Sri Ganganagar and Jaisalmer districts of Rajasthan
British PM flags vaccine bond with India in Republic Day message
BritishPrime Minister Boris Johnson has extended greetings to the people ofIndiaon theRepublicDay as he focussed his message on the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) talks and theIndia-UKvaccinepartnership.
Johnson said he is proud of the friendship shared by the two “diverse democracies” and looked forward to fortifying the strongbondover the next 75 years and beyond.
He said: "The UK andIndiaare tied by deepbondsthat span through the generations and across some of the greatest modern day challenges we have faced. That is why I want to send my best wishes on behalf of the United Kingdom to the people ofIndia, and to all theBritishIndians in the UK, onIndia’sRepublicDay.
"As two diverse democracies, I am proud of our strong friendship, demonstrated by the launch of free trade negotiations this month and our partnership manufacturing the Oxford-Astra Zenecavaccine. I look forward to fortifying thosebondsas we bring our ambitions, people and economies together to prosper for the next 75 years and beyond.”
The tableau of Ministry of Communication/Department of Posts at R-Day parade depicted the theme 'India Post: 75 years @ Resolve - Women Empowerment
BPL families to get Rs 250 subsidy on 10 litres of petrol per month from R-Day: Soren
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that Below Poverty Line (BPL) families will get a subsidy of Rs 25 per litre for up to 10 litres of petrol per month from Wednesday.
Unfurling the Tricolour at Dumka Police Line on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day, Soren said that his government is working tirelessly to build a Jharkhand that is free from fear, hunger, corruption and extremism.
On the completion of two years of the JMM-led government in the state, the chief minister had last month announced the subsidy on petrol for BPL families, which came into effect from Republic Day.
"From today onwards, poor two-wheeler owners can get a subsidy of Rs 25 per litre for up to 10 litres every month under the CM-SUPPORTS scheme. The amount will be directly credited to their bank accounts," he said.
The tableau of Maharashtra R-Day parade depicted the theme 'Biodiversity and State Bio-symbols of Maharashtra'
Ironic Congress doesn't need his services when nation recognises them: Sibal on Padma award to Azad
Though not many have publicly joined the issue, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday saw the irony in the Congress not seeking his services even when the nation recognises his contribution as Chief Whip Jairam Ramesh made a cryptic tweet on Narendra Modi government bestowing the third highest civilian award on the Congress leader, exposing the further widening chasm.
Centre stands committed to recognising, honouring India's brave police personnel: Shah
'We feel the pain of his absence', says Padma Shri awardee's daughter
"We are happy that our father is being conferred with the Padma Shri award. We feel the pain of his absence at this moment. He lived for the society and wrote for the society," says Manasa, daughter of Kannada litterateur Late Siddalingaiah who has been awarded Padma Shri this year for his contribution to literature and education.
"People have loved him and now the government has recognized it," she said.
Siddalingaiah ushered a new lease of life into Dalit movement in the state through his literature. His poems went on to become anthems of Dalit activism and they continue to be voices of the oppressed in the society. Siddalingaiah died due to Covid related complications in June. He is one of the founding members of Dalith Sangharsha Samithi (DSS).
Amai Mahalinga Naik, another achiever to be conferred with Padma Shri from the state, said, "four years ago when I started digging atop a hill for water source, people laughed at me and chided that how will I find water source there while it is not found on ground. I made up my mind to dig a tunnel despite what people said in the name of god. I got the water as well as a national award. I am happy."
Mahalinga Naika is from Amai of Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. He has constructed seven tunnels atop a hill and transformed two-acre barren land gifted by his landlord into a lush farm. His endeavour has been telecast in the 'Water Warrior' series on Doordarshan. Since he had to earn his bread every day, Mahalinga Naik used to go to work for half day and for another half day and during night he dug 25 to 30 meter long seven tunnels single-handedly.
125-year-old yoga expert, 91-year-old social worker among Padma Shri winners
Sivananda, whothe government says is a 125-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, is perhaps the oldest Padma award winner in the history of the country and is described as 'Yog Sevak', who continues to serve all around him, despite his humble origins. He has been practising and teaching yoga at Kashi's ghats for over three decades.
Vedas to metaverse: Education Ministry tableau showcases key aspects of new educational policy
The tableau of the Ministry of Education and Skill Development showcased key aspects of the new National Education Policy (NEP) through the theme 'Vedas to Metaverse' during the 73rd Republic Day parade.
Rich folk art, handicraft shine in Karnataka's Republic Day tableau
From skillfully made pots, carefully sculpted sandalwood miniatures to hand-woven sarees, Karnataka's rich tradition of handicrafts was on grand display at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday.
Uttar Pradesh's Republic Day tableau depicts ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Dham
The religious centre of Varanasi, with the recently inaugurated Kashi Vishwanath Dham, was the centrepiece of Uttar Pradesh's tableau in the 73rd Republic Day Parade on Rajpath.
Bangladesh PM extends greetings to Modi on Republic Day
Braving sub-zero mercury, Republic Day celebrated in Himachal
Amid sub-zero temperatures following days of widespread snow and rains, the 73rd Republic Day was celebrated across Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday with a grand parade.
President's horse retires from service
Rejected for Delhi Republic Day parade, Tamil Nadu's tableau finds place of pride in Chennai
The tableau titled 'Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle' depicted V O Chidambaranar, 'Mahakavi' Subramania Bharathi, Rani Velu Nachiyar, and Maruthu Pandiyar brothers, who were executed by the East India Company.
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Formations wow spectators
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Fly-pasts, aerial tributes leaves onlookers spellbound
Balancing acts on display
States display their diversity, unity through tableaus
Tribal movement on display by Gujarat
Camel cavalry division joins parade
Parachute regiment showcases new uniforms
Indian Air Force colours the ground in the colour of the sky with box-formation march
The march is followed by the tableau of the IAF.
Assam regiment on display
Artillery on display at parade
Horse cavalry kicks off guard of honour
Regiments pay guard of honour to President Kovind
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Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel celebrate Republic Day at 11,000 feet in minus temperatures in Mana valley of Uttarakhand.
Ceremonies begin in New Delhi
Ashok Chakra presented to widow, son of ASI Babu Ram
President Ram Nath Kovind presents the Ahok Chakra posthumously to ASI Babu Ram, who died in an anti-terror operation.
PM, President arrive at the saluting base; ceremonies set to start
President Ram Nath Kovind departs for Rajpath
PM lays wreath in tribute to martyrs
Flanked by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and defence chiefs, PM Modi pays tribute to soldiers at the war memorial in New Delhi
Rajnath Singh extends R-Day greetings, hails soldiers
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists the national flag at his residence
National flag unfurled in Arunachal Pradesh
Guard of Honour under way in Karnataka
Telangana governor oversees Republic Day ceremonies
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hoists tricolour in Delhi
Amit Shah greets nation on Republic Day
Nagaland CM hoists the national flag
Bihar CM unfurls national flag at his Patna residence
National flag unfurled in Maharashtra, Kerala
The national tricolour flies high in Odisha
Tamil Nadu celebrates Republic Day
National flag unfurled in Rajasthan
Indo-Tibetan Border Police hoists flag at 16,000 feet in Himachal Pradesh
PM tweets Republic Day wishes to country
Police conduct security checks in Delhi's Minto Road
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What's the first event lined up today?
The Republic Day Parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath, a government release sated.
Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness the parade, it added.
When will the parade begin?
The parade is set to begin at 10:30 am as opposed to the earlier timing of 10 am. The reason, the government says, is to "provide better visibility to the parade and flypast."
Where to watch Republic Day celebrations live?
The coverage will start on all Doordarshan channels across the country from 9:15 am till the end of events at Rajpath. Live coverage will also be available on DD National, DD News YouTube channels and on NewsOnAir App and websites.
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