Lalbagh flower show from August 4

The Horticulture department will host 208th flower show in Lalbagh from August 4 dedicating it the Indian armed forces- army, navy and air force.

Highlight of the show will be Amar Jawan Jyothi at Glass House, where flags of all three armed forces will be on display. Invitees will pay floral tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyothi.

Commemorative models of Kannada film industry will be created to honour it for completing 85 glorious years.

To entertain guests BSF, MEG and KSRP will play live band on all weekends.

For the safety of children, the Department has requested school kids to visit flower show on weekdays instead of weekends.

Isro and HAL will display their PSLV, GSLV, Brahmos satellite, warplanes and helicopters at the entrance gates and four sides of the glass house.

There will be displays of defence forces which will enthral visitors at the glass house.

For the first time, tickets will include 18% GST. The Department has decided to levy GST on entry tickets only for adults. Entry is free for children.

The department has also taken special measures to keep honey bees at bay.