Vande Mataram resonates across world during Suryapath Tiranga’s global relay
Athens, Aug 15 (IANS) India’s Independence Day celebrations in Greece were marked by renowned Greek vocalist Konstantinos Kalaitzis who performed a special rendition of Vande Mataram on Saturday. “Celebrating the 80th Independence Day of India – India80. On this momentous occasion, renowned Greek vocalist Mr. Konstantinos Kalaitzis performed a special rendition of “Vande Mataram” serving […]
MEA thanks several countries for warm wishes on I-Day, looks forward to strengthening ties
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday thanked the Foreign Ministries of several nations for their warm wishes, emphasising expanding ties further with the nations. The Ministry thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Russia, which said that the two countries “are bound by ties of special privileged […]
I-Day celebrated world over with flag hoistings and exhibitions
Jeddah, Aug 15 (IANS) A special Har Ghar Tiranga exhibition formed part of the Independence Day celebrations at the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, celebrating the Tiranga as a symbol of unity, freedom and shared national pride. Members of the Indian community, guests, Consulate officials and their families walked through the exhibition, […]
Iran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but technical discussions continue, and a broader deal governing traffic through the strategic waterway has not yet been finalised. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that negotiations had progressed smoothly over the past three weeks. A joint […]
India embassy in Finland hosts photography competition to mark I-Day
Helsinki, Aug 15 (IANS) As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations and the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, the Embassy of India in Finland organised a photography competition on the theme India through my lens. “The competition invited participants to capture and present their unique perspectives of India through the art of photography, celebrating the […]
Indonesia: Flores earthquake death toll rises to 47
Jakarta, Aug 15 (IANS) The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake and several strong aftershocks that struck off the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia has risen to 47, the country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said Saturday. In its latest update, the BNPB said at least 346 houses have been damaged, including 157 […]
Rajasthan CM announces and inaugurates development projects worth Rs 807 crore in Bikaner
Jaipur, Aug 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday announced, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 90 development works worth around Rs 807 crore in Bikaner district, covering healthcare, education, roads, electricity, agriculture and administrative infrastructure. Addressing a programme in Meghasar, the Chief Minister said the projects would accelerate development across […]
Gujarat ministers stress nationalism on 80th I-Day
Rajkot, Aug 15 (IANS) Gujarat’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at Jhagadia in Bharuch and Gondal in Rajkot district centred on national unity, youth participation, self-reliance, agriculture and the goal of building a developed India by 2047, with ministers Praful Pansheriya and Jitu Vaghani highlighting civic responsibility and development. At Jhagadia, Pansheriya, Minister of State for […]
TN: Ekanapuram residents thanks CM Vijay, seeks road in his name
Chennai, Aug 15 (IANS) Residents of Ekanapuram village in Kancheepuram district on Saturday unanimously adopted a resolution thanking Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for opposing the proposed Parandur greenfield airport and urged the government to name the village’s main road “Thalapathy Vijay Road”. The resolutions were passed during the Independence Day gram sabha meeting held […]
Independence Day: Odisha CM Majhi announces major initiatives for education, youth and farmers
Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced the scrapping of the six-attempt limit for the Odisha Civil Services Examination and free textbooks for students of Classes 9 and 10, while outlining several other initiatives in education, youth employment and agriculture in his Independence Day address. Addressing the gathering on […]
