Beating Retreat ceremony that marks the end of Republic Day celebrations at Vijay Chowk in the national capital on Monday evening will witness all Indian tunes
Music bands of the Army, Navy, Air Force and CAPF will play 31 captivating tunes during the event at the Vijay Chowk that marks culmination of Republic-Day celebrations.
The Ashok Chakra recipients included Major General CA Pithawalla (reitred), Colonel D Sreeram Kumar and Lieutenant Colonel Jas Ram Singh.
The United States has extended Republic Day wishes to India, calling the country a key strategic partner of the US.
In view of the new threat elements received this year, different types of security arrangements have been made for Republic Day, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Dependra Pathak said.
India became independent on 15 August, 1947, it was still governed as per the Government of India Act 1935. Only with the Constitution coming into force on 26 January, 1950 did it become a republic and completely self-ruled.
The Padma Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).
The police have been deployed at airports, railway stations, bus terminus, beaches, bus stops, commercial complexes, religious places like temples, mosques and churches.
Tricolor is the highlight of the day in all dress types. Whether you go with cotton, linen, or any other fabric, wearing the three colors – saffron, white and green – seems appropriate. However, make sure you don’t overdo it to look like you’re wearing the flag itself!
During the ongoing month, the BSF seized three AK-47 Rifles and four pistols at the border.
