Tamilnadu: Headmistress refuses to salute national flag saying Christianity does not allow it
2 years, 4 months ago

Tamilnadu: Headmistress refuses to salute national flag saying Christianity does not allow it

Op India  

During celebrations for Independence Day, the principal of a government school in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu refused to hoist and salute the national flag. We respect the flag but we will only salute God.” As the controversy spread, a complaint was submitted to the Chief Education Officer of Dharmapuri. It is notable that, this year, the central government appealed to people to hoist the national flag on their houses from 13th to 15th August 2022. On this backdrop, this incident from Tamilnadu appeared in which the principal of a government school refused to hoist and salute the national flag on the occasion of Independence Day citing her religious faith.

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Delhi: Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony standoff continues
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony standoff continues

Hindustan Times  

The general administration department of the Delhi government said a decision is awaited on the directive issued by Delhi minister Gopal Rai to the GAD for making arrangements for minister Atishi to hoist the national flag on Independence Day. The response comes after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently lodged in Tihar Jail, had conveyed via Rai, for Atishi to …

Atishi can't hoist national flag on Independence Day as requested by CM Kejriwal, says GAD
4 months, 1 week ago

Atishi can't hoist national flag on Independence Day as requested by CM Kejriwal, says GAD

India TV News  

In a reply to Delhi Minister Gopal Rai, on the issue of hoisting the flag on August 15, the Additional Chief Secretary of General Administration Dept has said that Education Minister Atishi can't be allowed to do so. In a letter, he said, "It is absolutely clear that the above communication does not qualify in the permissible communication which can …

Kejriwal says Aitishi to hoist flag on Independence say, BJP objects by saying rule does not allow
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal says Aitishi to hoist flag on Independence say, BJP objects by saying rule does not allow

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote to L-G V K Saxena, saying cabinet minister Atishi will hoist the national flag in his place at the Independence Day function, the AAP said on Wednesday. The Delhi BJP said that according to the national flag protocol, only the CM can hoist the tricolour and said that he should make Atishi CM …

‘Descendants of Godse are disrupting peace in Karnataka’: CM Siddaramaiah lashes out after Hanuman flag row
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Descendants of Godse are disrupting peace in Karnataka’: CM Siddaramaiah lashes out after Hanuman flag row

Hindustan Times  

On Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the ‘descendants’ of Gandhi murderer Nathuram Godse are trying to disrupt law and order in Karnataka. He was speaking about the recent Hanuman flag incident in Mandya district and accused the BJP of creating a communal ruckus in the state. They are the descendants of Godse, trying to rake communal …

Govt, pvt entities hoist flags, celebrate Independence Day in Telangana
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt, pvt entities hoist flags, celebrate Independence Day in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Government departments, transport corporations and private entities working on government contracts celebrated the Independence Day on their premises, with flag hoisting and celebrations. South Central Railway’s general manager Arun Kumar Jain hoisted the National Flag and received the Guard of Honour at the Railway Sports Complex Ground in Secunderabad. Arun Kumar Jain, in his address, said it “was a …

Telangana Governor hoists national flag at Raj Bhavan on R-Day, CM KCR stays away
1 year, 10 months ago

Telangana Governor hoists national flag at Raj Bhavan on R-Day, CM KCR stays away

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan hoisted the national flag at the Raj Bhavan here on Thursday on the occasion of Republic Day and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao did not attend the event. The Governor felicitated noted Telugu music director M M Keeravani whose song from the film 'RRR' won the Golden Globe award recently, lyricist Chandra Bose who penned …

'I'm Christian, can't salute national flag': Tamil Nadu school headmistress refuses to hoist tricolor on I-Day
2 years, 4 months ago

'I'm Christian, can't salute national flag': Tamil Nadu school headmistress refuses to hoist tricolor on I-Day

India TV News  

Highlights A TN government school headmistress had refused to hoist and salute the tricolour on I-Day She said "I am a Yehovah Christian. A complaint was filed against her by parents of children studying in school with DEO Tamil Nadu news: A state government school headmistress had refused to hoist and salute the tricolour on Independence Day. Tamil Selvi, a …

How Karunanidhi got CMs the right to unfurl national flag on Independence Day
2 years, 4 months ago

How Karunanidhi got CMs the right to unfurl national flag on Independence Day

The Hindu  

A few days ago, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. As the nation celebrates the 76th Independence Day on Monday, it would be interesting to recall it was Karunanidhi, a fierce votary of State autonomy, who was instrumental in Chief Ministers getting the right to hoist the national flag on Independence Day in 1974. It was due to my repeated efforts …

Independence Day 2022: Actors Rajinikanth, Mohanlal Join Citizens To Hoist National Flag
2 years, 4 months ago

Independence Day 2022: Actors Rajinikanth, Mohanlal Join Citizens To Hoist National Flag

ABP News  

Chennai: Kollywood Superstar Rajinikanth and Mollywood Superstar Mohanlal joined with the citizens of India to hoist the national flag as part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ on the occasion of 75th Independence Day. let us pass on our Indian National Flag to our next generation of kids and youngsters to be proudly displayed outside our homes, offices and workplaces. Rajinikanth also …

Flying National Flag Daily Since 2017, How This Hamlet Near TN's Chengalpet is Inspiring Patriotism
2 years, 4 months ago

Flying National Flag Daily Since 2017, How This Hamlet Near TN's Chengalpet is Inspiring Patriotism

News 18  

With more than 300 families, Siruthamur, a remote hamlet in the Chengalpet district of Tamil Nadu, sets an example of national unity. In this village, not even a single day passes without hoisting the national flag. Yes, the villagers hoist the Tricolour flag every single day and salute it before commencing their work for the past four years. However, it …

K’taka minister seeks hoisting of tricolour in all houses in August
2 years, 5 months ago

K’taka minister seeks hoisting of tricolour in all houses in August

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka higher education minister CN Ashwath Narayan on Sunday said a circular has been issued ordering all higher educational institutions, and those under the department of collegiate and technical education to ensure success of “Har Ghar Tiranga”, a campaign to hoist the national tricolour in every household in August to mark 75-years of Independence. Karnataka higher education minister CN Ashwath …

Dalit Panchayat Chief Not Allowed to Hoist Tricolour at Govt School on I-Day, Alleges Caste Discrimination
4 years, 4 months ago

Dalit Panchayat Chief Not Allowed to Hoist Tricolour at Govt School on I-Day, Alleges Caste Discrimination

News 18  

In another instance of caste-based discrimination, a Dalit panchayat president in a village of Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district has claimed she was not allowed to hoist the national flag on Independence Day. V Amurtham, the 60-year-old panchayat chief of Athupakkam village, about 45 km from state capital Chennai, said she was invited to hoist the flag at a government school. …

Tamil Nadu village where the National Flag is hoisted daily
4 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu village where the National Flag is hoisted daily

India TV News  

The people of Sirudamur village in Chengalpattu district have been hoisting the Tricolour every day without fail since August 15, 2018. At 4 p.m. the flag is brought down," S. Vijayakrishnan, Associate Vice President, Esaf Small Finance Bank and the man behind this initiative, told IANS. He said the village has about 400 houses and one person has agreed to …

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