Independence Day: Delhi to get decorated with 5000 tricolors
10 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day: Delhi to get decorated with 5000 tricolors

India TV News  

New Delhi: 5000 national flags and 16,000 balloons will be put up at all major crossroads in the city on India's 68th Independence Day. Entry points into the city will be specially decorated.200 banners will be strung up at 20 major crossroads.In a special drive, the capital's Public Works Department will remove posters and hoardings from walls and will prune trees.It will add a fresh coat of paint to flyovers and kerb stones.The government has also set the target of planting 11 lakh trees in Delhi. The PWD and civic authorities will take part in the drive.The PWD will also remove debris and graffiti and spruce up the 1,250 km of road in the capital that it maintains.At the behest of the ruling BJP, the Centre has agreed to make a special enclosure for the public to witness the flag hoisting ceremony at the Red Fort. The enclosure will have seat 10,000 people.The Delhi Transport Corporation or DTC will run a shuttle service from the Inter State Bus Terminus to ferry people to the Red Fort, which remains out of bounds for vehicles during the ceremony.The Delhi unit of the BJP has requested the Delhi Metro to start its services at 4.30 am on August 15, an hour and a half before its scheduled time of 6 am.

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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Firstpost  

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ABP News  

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony standoff continues

Hindustan Times  

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Live Mint  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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India TV News  

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Live Mint  

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India TV News  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Independence Day 2023: Evolution and history of India's tricolour, everything you need to know

India TV News  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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India TV News  

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Independence day 2022: Will PM Modi opt bullet-proof shield at Red Fort this year?

India TV News  

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2 years, 7 months ago

I-Day flag distribution campaign leads to concerns over disposal

Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day 2022: Know difference between 'flag hoisting' and 'flag unfurling' | FULL DETAILS

India TV News  

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2 years, 7 months ago

CM Arvind Kejriwal to distribute 25 lakh flags for independence day celebrations

The Hindu  

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2 years, 7 months ago

75th Independence Day: Red Fort, areas in vicinity declared 'no kite flying zone'

India TV News  

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Kejriwal unfurls 115-ft high tricolour to mark 75th year of independence
3 years, 2 months ago

Kejriwal unfurls 115-ft high tricolour to mark 75th year of independence

Hindustan Times  

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unfurls 115-feet-high national flags at 75 spots
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unfurls 115-feet-high national flags at 75 spots

India Today  

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Republic Day 2022: Delhi government to unfurl 115-ft tricolours at 75 spots in city
3 years, 2 months ago

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India Today  

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75th Independence Day: CM Arvind Kejriwal to inaugurate 5 flag masts across Delhi
3 years, 7 months ago

75th Independence Day: CM Arvind Kejriwal to inaugurate 5 flag masts across Delhi

India TV News  

75th Independence Day: CM Arvind Kejriwal to inaugurate 5 flag masts across Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will inaugurate five flag masts across Delhi today Five flag masts will be inaugurated across Delhi today on the occasion of 75th Independence Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced. Taking to Twitter, Delhi Chief Minister Office informed that these 5 flag …

75th Independence Day: Why we 'hoist' the tricolour on August 15 and 'unfurl' it on January 26
3 years, 7 months ago

75th Independence Day: Why we 'hoist' the tricolour on August 15 and 'unfurl' it on January 26

India TV News  

On August 15, 2021, India will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day with full fervour and enthusiasm.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort and will also address the country from the ramparts of the iconic building. However, on this occasion, it is equally relevant to note the basic difference between 'hoisting' the flag on …

India gears up to celebrate 75th Independence Day, PM to deliver speech from Red Fort
3 years, 7 months ago

India gears up to celebrate 75th Independence Day, PM to deliver speech from Red Fort

Firstpost  

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Independence Day: Traffic restrictions in Delhi on August 15, no change in Delhi Metro timings
3 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day: Traffic restrictions in Delhi on August 15, no change in Delhi Metro timings

India TV News  

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced that Metro Services in the national capital will run normally on Independence Day. "As part of the security measures in view of Independence Day celebrations, parking facilities at the metro stations in the national capital will not be available from Saturday morning till 2 pm on August 15," DMRC officials said. However, the …

Watch: Delhi's North, South Block illuminated in tricolour ahead of 75 years of India's Independence on Aug 15
3 years, 7 months ago

Watch: Delhi's North, South Block illuminated in tricolour ahead of 75 years of India's Independence on Aug 15

India TV News  

To mark celebrations of 75 years of India's Independence, the North and South Block in New Delhi have been illuminated in tricolour. Eight roads, Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian Road, SP Mukherjee Marg, Chandni Chowk Road, Nishad Raj Marg, Esplanade Road and its Link Road to Netaji Subhash Marg, Ring Road from Rajghat to ISBT, and Outer Ring Road from ISBT …

Independence Day 2021 Theme: ‘Nation First, Always First’ To Reflect In Celebrations At Red Fort
3 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day 2021 Theme: ‘Nation First, Always First’ To Reflect In Celebrations At Red Fort

ABP News  

New Delhi: India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence, and the theme for this year's celebrations is 'Nation First, Always First'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of Delhi's Red Fort on Sunday. Several people attend the flag hoisting ceremony and take part in the celebrations at the Red Fort where the PM unfurls …

Independence Day 2021: Delhi traffic police issues advisory ahead of celebrations
3 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day 2021: Delhi traffic police issues advisory ahead of celebrations

Firstpost  

Traffic around Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day, will remain closed for general traffic from 4 am to 10 am Ahead of the Independence Day celebration, the Delhi traffic police has issued an advisory to facilitate the smooth movement of people on 13 and 15 August. Traffic Advisory for Independence Day …

On Independence Day, which all routes to avoid. Delhi Police issues traffic advisory
3 years, 7 months ago

On Independence Day, which all routes to avoid. Delhi Police issues traffic advisory

India TV News  

The Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory on Wednesday to ensure safe and smooth vehicular movement across the national capital ahead of the Independence Day function and the full-dress rehearsal ceremony on August 13. Vehicles without parking labels for the two days have been advised to avoid C-Hexagon India Gate, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, Sikandra Road, Tilak Marg, Mathura Road, …

Red Fort gears up for Independence Day celebrations; security, COVID protocols in place
3 years, 7 months ago

Red Fort gears up for Independence Day celebrations; security, COVID protocols in place

India TV News  

The historic monument of Red Fort in the national capital is gearing up to host the nation's Independence Day celebrations on August 15. A two-day vaccination camp was organised for all the staff present in the Red Fort in a step towards taking guard against the coronavirus whose first wave last year and the second wave earlier this year went …

Independence Day: Delhi Police installs big containers in front of Red Fort
3 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day: Delhi Police installs big containers in front of Red Fort

India TV News  

Keeping in view the security on and before Independence Day, August 15, the Delhi Police has installed large containers on the front side of the Red Fort. Owing to the unfortunate incident of January 26, Republic Day, where the agitating farmers, who are protesting against the three farm bills, clashed with the Delhi Police, the security arrangements have been beefed …

Delhi Likely to Have Flag Masts Like CP Across the City to Celebrate 75 Years of Independence
4 years ago

Delhi Likely to Have Flag Masts Like CP Across the City to Celebrate 75 Years of Independence

News 18  

Celebrating 75 years of Independence, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government is planning to put up flag masts across New Delhi to hoist the tricolour. It is likely to replicate the Connaught Place model and install similar flag poles across the Capital. Meanwhile, Speaker Ram Niwas Goel has directed all members to carry a Covid-19 test report for attending Delhi’s budget …

PHOTOS | 74th Independence Day: I-day celebrations around India amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

PHOTOS | 74th Independence Day: I-day celebrations around India amid coronavirus pandemic

Hindustan Times  

PHOTOS | 74th Independence Day: I-day celebrations around India amid coronavirus pandemic India is celebrating its 74th Independence Day on August 15, 2020 to commemorate the day when it got its independence from the oppressive British Raj after over two centuries of imperial rule and colonization. 3 / 15 View Photos in a new improved layout Raisina Hills illuminated on …

Photos: India celebrates 74th Independence Day
4 years, 7 months ago

Photos: India celebrates 74th Independence Day

India TV News  

India will celebrate its 74th Independence Day today. Image Source : ANI Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray hoists the National Flag at Varsha Bungalow, his official residence Image Source : ANI Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot hoists the National Flag at his residence in Jaipur Image Source : ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from the Red Fort after addressing the nation …

Capital turns into a fortress for Independence Day celebrations
4 years, 7 months ago

Capital turns into a fortress for Independence Day celebrations

The Hindu  

A day before the Independence Day celebration, the city has been turned into a fortress with multiple layers of security. Due to the pandemic all the necessary safety guidelines will be enforced and arrangements have been made on the rampart for only 100 VVIPs as per social distancing norms. A senior police officer said that Delhi Police has made multilayered …

2,000 snipers, NSG commandos, multi-layered vigil in place for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort
4 years, 7 months ago

2,000 snipers, NSG commandos, multi-layered vigil in place for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort

India TV News  

The Ministry of Defence and the Delhi Police is taking special precautions ahead of Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony on August 15 in light of coronavirus pandemic. According to reports, over 45,000 security personnel will be guarding the city on Independence Day besides over 2,000 snipers deputed at specific locations on high-rises in around 5 km periphery of the Red …

3 schemes making India better this Independence Day
6 years, 7 months ago

3 schemes making India better this Independence Day

India Today  

India's Independence Day is celebrated to mark the freedom of the world's largest democracy which incorporates many beliefs, practises, religions, and languages together on the same motherland. "The Agriculture Department and the Mandi Parishad have joined hands to provide every farmer with five saplings each on August 14 to be planted on the Independence Day," Prasad said. Calls for strict …

August 15 celebrations: Delhi Police start preparing 3 months in advance
7 years, 7 months ago

August 15 celebrations: Delhi Police start preparing 3 months in advance

Hindustan Times  

Parades, vibrant cultural events and the unfurling of the flag by the Prime Minister — that’s what’s witnessed live from the Red Fort on every Independence Day. A photo of DCP North Jatin Narwal looking after the preparations of Independence Day. “Police preparations start around three months before August 15,” says Narwal, adding, “Security arrangements are put in place, and …

India celebrates 71st Independence Day with patriotic fervour
7 years, 7 months ago

India celebrates 71st Independence Day with patriotic fervour

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the nation’s 71st Independence Day, from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday. Image Source : PTI 2/13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day. Image Source : …

Independence Day: New Delhi gets unprecedented ground-to-air security cover ahead of event
7 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day: New Delhi gets unprecedented ground-to-air security cover ahead of event

Firstpost  

The national capital, including the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 71st Independence Day on Tuesday, has been put under an unprecedented ground-to-air security cover New Delhi: The national capital, including the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 71st Independence Day on Tuesday, has …

70 years of freedom: India gets ready to celebrate Independence Day
7 years, 7 months ago

70 years of freedom: India gets ready to celebrate Independence Day

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/12 Schoolchildren create a formation during the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Sunday. Image Source : PTI 3/12 Members of the fishermen community holding the Indian Tricolour atop boats at Lower Lake in Bhopal on Sunday ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. Image Source : …

Traffic in Delhi restricted for Independence Day rehearsals
7 years, 7 months ago

Traffic in Delhi restricted for Independence Day rehearsals

India TV News  

Traffic will be restricted on Sunday for the Independence Day rehearsals at the Red Fort. Roads like Tilak Marg, Mathura Road and Ring Road will remain closed for the general public between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. on both the days.The Advisory of the Delhi Traffic Police has said that only labeled vehicles will be allowed to travel on these …

Delhi gears up for Modi's first I-Day address
10 years, 7 months ago

Delhi gears up for Modi's first I-Day address

India TV News  

New Delhi: India's 68th Independence Day Friday will be notable in many ways, most of all the massive public participation that is being planned, no doubt at the instance of the nearly three-month-old government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will unfurl the national flag from the Red Fort, will be speaking to the nation from the historic podium for the …

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