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Slain terrorist Burhan Wani’s father hoists National Flag in Pulwama on I-Day
Muzaffar Wani, a teacher and the father of Burhan, raised the National Flag on the grounds of the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Tral, Pulwama. According to the Hindustan Times, the Jammu and Kashmir administration had directed all departments in the Union Territory, including the education department, to hold a flag-hoisting ceremony on their office grounds during the day.
Hunt on for final solution of Naga issue: Nagaland CM
Hoisting the tricolour in the Independence Day's main function at Kohima's Secretariat Plaza, he said that hopes have risen to a great extent, as in recent years, the Naga political groups have been in ceasefire with the government for a long time and the peace talks over the years have made significant progress.
Air India flight with 129 passengers from Kabul lands in Delhi
The AI 244 had taken off at 6.06 p.m. on Sunday from the Kabul airport, even as the Taliban reached the Afghan capital and were on the verge of taking power. "We are monitoring the situation and as of now continuing with our scheduled flights to Kabul," an Air India spokesperson told IANS. Besides, the official said that the next flight for Kabul is scheduled to take off at 8.50 a.m. on Monday.
Delhi hoists 5 high-mast tricolours to mark 75th I-day
"As our soldiers protect us from intruders at the border, our doctors and medical staff relentlessly worked to save lives of people in Delhi and across the country. Therefore, the doctors have hoisted the national flag to mark the 75th year of Independence" Sisodia said. Congratulating everyone present on the occasion, Sisodia said, "We are safe because of our brave soldiers gave up their lives.
Coast Guard hoists tricolour at 100 islands to mark 75th I-Day
The tricolour was also unfurled simultaneously at 24 islands of Andaman & Nicobar and at 15 islands of Lakshadweep & Minicoy. As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Coast Guard also conducted interaction programmes with fishermen, as well as tree plantation, cyclathon, walkathon, and other programmes at its various stations across India to evoke the feeling of patriotism.
India celebrates 75th Independence Day with fervour
To mark the 75th Independence Day of the country, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced development projects worth Rs 1,200 crore for linking roads, along with a slew of welfare programmes for the Scheduled Castes. The Chief Minister further announced that an Act would soon be notified which would mandate budgetary spending on the Dalit welfare equal to the percentage of SC population in the state.
No curfew or Internet restriction in Kashmir on I-Day
Internet facility remained uninterrupted in Kashmir as did the movement of private transport. People moved about in Srinagar city and other cities and towns of the Valley without any restrictions although pedestrian movement was less because of the public holiday on Sunday. Teachers went to their schools to attend the hoisting of the national flag.
Sorry state of affairs: CJI on lack of quality debate in Parliament leading to litigations
He added lack of wise and constructive debates in the Houses burdens the courts with a lot of litigation and it is also difficult to fathom the intent behind the law. Justice Ramana was speaking at the 75th Independence Day celebrations conducted by the Supreme Court Bar Association at the top court. Citing the nature of contemporary Parliament debates, the Chief Justice said: "Now, it is a sorry state of affairs.
'Now is the time': Top 10 points from PM Modi's Independence Day Speech
Addressing the nation for the eighth consecutive time from the Red Fort, the prime minister laid out the plan for the next 25 years before the nation. PM Modi had delivered his first Independence Day speech in 2014 after taking over as the prime minister of India for the very first time.
No dearth of political will in India to bring big changes & reforms: Modi
This was Modi's eighth address to the nation on Independence Day since 2014. "There is no dearth of political will in taking up reforms. Today, the world can see that there is no dearth of political will in India. The world is a witness to how India is writing a new chapter of governance," the Prime Minister said.
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