wrong it should be 70th anniversary, and 71st independence day.
71st Republic of India's Independence Day Celebrations - 15th August 2017
- Thread starter Hindustani78
- Start date
SingaporeGuy
FULL MEMBER
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2017
- Messages
- 1,636
- Reaction score
- -10
- Country
- Location
Wishing all india nationals a happy independence day~
Flash_Ninja
SENIOR MEMBER
- Joined
- May 16, 2013
- Messages
- 3,808
- Reaction score
- 0
- Country
- Location
Independence day is not a celebration, everybody celebrates independence as an anniversary, even your own media and papers are marking it on their front pages as 70. This has not been done for seventy years, Indian stamps and newspapers have always celebrated it as an anniversary date and not an "addon" date; so please dont lie.
Actually im done, you celebrate whatever number you want.
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
Prime Minister's Office
15-August, 2017 06:34 IST
PM greets the Nation on Independence Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the Nation on Independence Day.
“स्वतंत्रता दिवस के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। जय हिन्द! Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind”, the Prime Minister said.
***
Prime Minister's Office
15-August, 2017 10:37 IST
PM addresses nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 71st Independence Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 71st Independence Day.
The Prime Minister recalled the great women and men who worked hard for India's freedom. He said the people of India stand shoulder to shoulder with those affected due to natural disasters, and the tragedy in Gorakhpur.
The Prime Minister noted that the current year is special, because it marks the 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement; the 100th anniversary of Champaran Satyagraha; and the 125th anniversary of the celebration of ‘Saarvjanik Ganesh Utsav’ – inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
The Prime Minister said that the nation had shown its collective strength between 1942 and 1947, culminating in India’s independence. He said that we must show the same collective determination and resolve to create a New India by 2022. He emphasized that everyone is equal in our nation, and together we can bring about a qualitative transformation.
The Prime Minister called for an end to the “chalta hai” attitude of complacency, and its replacement with an attitude of “badal sakta hai” for positive change.
Shri Narendra Modi said that India’s security is our priority, and the surgical strike had underscored this. He added that India’s stature in the world is rising, and several countries are cooperating with India in fighting the menace of terrorism. On demonetization, he said that those who have looted the nation, and the poor, are not able to sleep peacefully, and honesty is being celebrated today. He asserted that the fight against black money will continue, and technology will help bring about transparency. He encouraged people to further promote digital transactions.
The Prime Minister described the implementation of GST as a key illustration of cooperative federalism. He said the poor are joining the mainstream through initiatives of financial inclusion. He emphasized that good governance is about speed and simplification of processes. On Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister emphasized that neither abuses, nor bullets, but only embracing, can solve the problems in the State. (Na gaali se, na goli se, parivartan hoga gale lagaane se).
Describing his vision for New India, the Prime Minister said that people would be the driving force behind the establishment, rather than the other way around – Tantra se Lok nahin, Lok se tantra chalega.
The Prime Minister appreciated the farmers and the agriculture scientists for record crop production this year. He said the Government had procured 16 lakh tonnes of pulses this year, far in excess of the procurement of previous years.
The Prime Minister said the changing nature of technology is resulting in the requirement of different skill-sets for employment. He also added that the youth is being nurtured to become job-creators, and not job-seekers.
Mentioning women who have to suffer due to Triple Talaq, the Prime Minister said that he admires the courage of those who have stood up against this practice, and added that the nation stands with them in their struggle.
The Prime Minister said India stands for peace, unity, and harmony. He said casteism and communalism will not help us. He strongly condemned the use of violence in the name of faith, and said this will not be accepted in India. He said the call of the Quit India Movement was “Bharat Chhodo,” but the call today is “Bharat Jodo.”
The Prime Minister said significant attention is being paid to the development of eastern and north-eastern India. He said the Government has taken India on new tracks of development, without slackening pace.
Quoting from scriptures, the Prime Minister said that if we do not take the right step at the right time, we do not achieve desired results. He said this is the right time for ‘Team India’ to resolve for ‘New India.’
He called for a New India where the poor would have houses, and access to water and electricity; where farmers would be free from worry, and would earn twice of what they earn today; youth and women would get ample opportunities to fulfil their dreams; an India free from terrorism, communalism, casteism, corruption and nepotism; and an India which is clean and healthy.
The Prime Minister announced the launch of a website to honour gallantry award winners.
***
Prime Minister's Office
15-August, 2017 12:51 IST
PM’s Independence Day Speech 2017- Highlights in English
The Prime Minster, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 71th Independence Day. Following are the highlights from his speech:
1. Greetings to my fellow Indians on Independence Day.
2. For the freedom and glory of the country, those who have contributed, those who suffered and sacrificed their lives, I salute all those noble souls, mothers and sisters on behalf of 125 crore people of the country from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
3. We remember the great women and men who worked hard for India's freedom.
4. People of India stand shoulder to shoulder with those affected in the wake of natural disasters in parts of the country & the death of children in the hospital.
5. This is a special year- 75th anniversary of Quit India, 100th anniversary of Champaran Satyagraha, 125th anniversary of Ganesh Utsav.
6. The Quit India Movement was “Bharat Chhodo,” but the call today is “Bharat Jodo.”
7. We have to take the country ahead with the determination of creating a 'New India'.
8. From 1942 to 1947, the country had demonstrated collective strength, in the coming 5 years, we have to take the country forward with the same collective strength, commitment and hard work.
9. In our nation, there is no one big or small...everybody is equal. Together we can bring a positive change in the nation.
10. We have to move forward for making a New India with the collective strength of 125 crore people without any discrimination of small and big people.
11. 1st January 2018 will not be an ordinary day- those born in this century will start turning 18. They are Bhagya Vidhatas of our nation.
12. We have to leave this 'Chalta Hai' attitude. We have to think of 'Badal Sakta Hai'- this attitude will help us as a nation.
13. The country has changed, is changing and can change. We have to move forward with this belief and commitment.
14. Security of the country is our priority. Internal security is our priority. Whether it is our oceans or borders, cyber world or space for all kind of security India is capable to defeat all such inimical forces.
15. Our uniformed forces have achieved the pinnacle of sacrifice in fighting left-wing extremism, terrorism, infiltration and elements disturbing peace. The world had to recognise the strength of India and it clout in the surgical strike.
16. One rank, One Pension policy has boosted the morale of our security forces.
17. Those who have looted the nation and looted the poor are not able to sleep peacefully today.
18. No law was passed for those having Benami property for years. However after the recent passage of the Benami Act, within a short span of time, government has confiscated Benami property worth Rs. 800 crores when these things happen, common men feel that this country is for the honest people.
19. Today, we are celebrating the “festival of honesty”.
20. GST has shown the spirit of cooperative federalism. The nation has come together to support GST & the role of technology has also helped.
21. Today, the poor of the country is joining the main stream and the country is moving torwards the path of progress.
22. Good governance is about speed and simplification of processes.
23. India's stature in the world is rising. The world is with us in fighting the menace of terror. I thank all nations helping us doing so.
24. We have to work for the progress of Jammu and Kashmir.
25. There is no question of being soft of terrorism or terrorists.
26. Neither by bullet: nor by abuses but by embracing we can solve the problem of Kashmir.
27. Our fight against black money and corruption will continue. We are trying to bring transparency through technology.
28. There is no question of being soft on terrorism or terrorists.
29. People would be the driving force behind the establishment, rather than the other way around – Tantra se Lok nahin, Lok se tantra chalega.
30. New India will be the biggest strength of democracy.
31. Nature of job is changing with changing demand and changing technology.
32. We are nurturing our youngsters to be job creators and not job seekers.
33. I want to mention those women who have to suffer due to 'Triple Talaq'- I admire their courage. We are with them in their struggles.
34. India is about Shanti, Ekta and Sadbhavana. Casteism and communalism will not help us.
35. Violence in the name of 'Astha' is not something to be happy about, it will not be accepted in India.
36. The country is being run by peace, unity and harmony. It is our civilisation and culture to take everybody along.
37. We are taking the nation on a new track (of development) and are moving ahead with speed.
38. We are devoting significant attention to eastern India- Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Northeast. These parts have to grow further.
39. Our farmers have worked hard to ensure a Record foodgrain production.
40. Over 5.75 crore farmers have been covererd under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojaana.
41. Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, 30 projects have been completed while work is on for 50 more projects.
42. Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samapada Yojana we are providing handholding to the farmers from availing seeds to accessing the markets for their produce.
43. More than 14000 un-electrified villages have been electrified.
44. 29 crore JanDhan accounts opened.
45. More than 8 crore youth have received loans without any guarantee.
46. We are fighting corruption - for the bright future of India and the wellbeing of our people.
47. Our fight against black money and corruption will continue and move forward and the loot in the country will not be allowed.
48. Our strive for a Corruption Free India has yielded results.
49. Black money worth Rs. 1.25 lakh crore has been unearthed.
50. Over 1.75 lakh fake companies have been shut down.
51. Post GST savings and efficiency in transportation sector has increased. Efficiency has gone up by 30 percent.
52. More money has come to the banks due to demonetization which will give impetus to the economy.
53. Our country has the world’s largest youth population. Today is the era of IT and let’s move ahead on the path of digital transaction.
54. Let us lead from front, promote digital economy and adopt the Bhim App.
55. We have moved from Co-operative Federalism to Competitive Co-operative federalism.
56. It had been said in the old scriptures that if a work is not completed on time, one does not get the desired results.
57. For the Team India it is the right time to commit for a New India.
58. We shall build together an India, where the poor will have concrete houses with water and electricity connection.
59. We will build such an India, where the farmers will have a peaceful sleep without any worry. He will earn double than what he is earning today.
60. Our resolve is to build an India, which provides all the opportunities to the youth and women to fulfill their dreams.
61. Our resolve is to build such an India, free from terrorism, communalism and casteism.
62. We will build together an India, where there will be no place for nepotism and corruption.
63. We will build together such an India, which will be clean, healthy and fulfill the dream of self-rule (Swaraj).
64. We aspire to build a Divya and Bhavya Bharat.
***
Prime Minister's Office
15-August, 2017 10:05 IST
PM launches website to honour gallantry award winners
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has launched a new website today to honour all the gallantry award winners since Independence.
Announcing the launch of the website http://gallantryawards.gov.in/ in a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said the portal will preserve and tell the stories of our bravest men and women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel.
“In remembrance of our heroes who have been awarded gallantry awards since Independence, launched the site http://gallantryawards.gov.in/
The portal http://gallantryawards.gov.in/ will preserve & tell the stories of our bravest men & women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel.
If you have any information/photo that is missing and can be added to the portal, please share it through the feedback link on the site.”, the Prime Minister said.
****
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley, on his arrival at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and the Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra are also seen.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
15-August, 2017 06:34 IST
PM greets the Nation on Independence Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the Nation on Independence Day.
“स्वतंत्रता दिवस के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। जय हिन्द! Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind”, the Prime Minister said.
***
Prime Minister's Office
15-August, 2017 10:37 IST
PM addresses nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 71st Independence Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 71st Independence Day.
The Prime Minister recalled the great women and men who worked hard for India's freedom. He said the people of India stand shoulder to shoulder with those affected due to natural disasters, and the tragedy in Gorakhpur.
The Prime Minister noted that the current year is special, because it marks the 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement; the 100th anniversary of Champaran Satyagraha; and the 125th anniversary of the celebration of ‘Saarvjanik Ganesh Utsav’ – inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
The Prime Minister said that the nation had shown its collective strength between 1942 and 1947, culminating in India’s independence. He said that we must show the same collective determination and resolve to create a New India by 2022. He emphasized that everyone is equal in our nation, and together we can bring about a qualitative transformation.
The Prime Minister called for an end to the “chalta hai” attitude of complacency, and its replacement with an attitude of “badal sakta hai” for positive change.
Shri Narendra Modi said that India’s security is our priority, and the surgical strike had underscored this. He added that India’s stature in the world is rising, and several countries are cooperating with India in fighting the menace of terrorism. On demonetization, he said that those who have looted the nation, and the poor, are not able to sleep peacefully, and honesty is being celebrated today. He asserted that the fight against black money will continue, and technology will help bring about transparency. He encouraged people to further promote digital transactions.
The Prime Minister described the implementation of GST as a key illustration of cooperative federalism. He said the poor are joining the mainstream through initiatives of financial inclusion. He emphasized that good governance is about speed and simplification of processes. On Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister emphasized that neither abuses, nor bullets, but only embracing, can solve the problems in the State. (Na gaali se, na goli se, parivartan hoga gale lagaane se).
Describing his vision for New India, the Prime Minister said that people would be the driving force behind the establishment, rather than the other way around – Tantra se Lok nahin, Lok se tantra chalega.
The Prime Minister appreciated the farmers and the agriculture scientists for record crop production this year. He said the Government had procured 16 lakh tonnes of pulses this year, far in excess of the procurement of previous years.
The Prime Minister said the changing nature of technology is resulting in the requirement of different skill-sets for employment. He also added that the youth is being nurtured to become job-creators, and not job-seekers.
Mentioning women who have to suffer due to Triple Talaq, the Prime Minister said that he admires the courage of those who have stood up against this practice, and added that the nation stands with them in their struggle.
The Prime Minister said India stands for peace, unity, and harmony. He said casteism and communalism will not help us. He strongly condemned the use of violence in the name of faith, and said this will not be accepted in India. He said the call of the Quit India Movement was “Bharat Chhodo,” but the call today is “Bharat Jodo.”
The Prime Minister said significant attention is being paid to the development of eastern and north-eastern India. He said the Government has taken India on new tracks of development, without slackening pace.
Quoting from scriptures, the Prime Minister said that if we do not take the right step at the right time, we do not achieve desired results. He said this is the right time for ‘Team India’ to resolve for ‘New India.’
He called for a New India where the poor would have houses, and access to water and electricity; where farmers would be free from worry, and would earn twice of what they earn today; youth and women would get ample opportunities to fulfil their dreams; an India free from terrorism, communalism, casteism, corruption and nepotism; and an India which is clean and healthy.
The Prime Minister announced the launch of a website to honour gallantry award winners.
***
Prime Minister's Office
15-August, 2017 12:51 IST
PM’s Independence Day Speech 2017- Highlights in English
The Prime Minster, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 71th Independence Day. Following are the highlights from his speech:
1. Greetings to my fellow Indians on Independence Day.
2. For the freedom and glory of the country, those who have contributed, those who suffered and sacrificed their lives, I salute all those noble souls, mothers and sisters on behalf of 125 crore people of the country from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
3. We remember the great women and men who worked hard for India's freedom.
4. People of India stand shoulder to shoulder with those affected in the wake of natural disasters in parts of the country & the death of children in the hospital.
5. This is a special year- 75th anniversary of Quit India, 100th anniversary of Champaran Satyagraha, 125th anniversary of Ganesh Utsav.
6. The Quit India Movement was “Bharat Chhodo,” but the call today is “Bharat Jodo.”
7. We have to take the country ahead with the determination of creating a 'New India'.
8. From 1942 to 1947, the country had demonstrated collective strength, in the coming 5 years, we have to take the country forward with the same collective strength, commitment and hard work.
9. In our nation, there is no one big or small...everybody is equal. Together we can bring a positive change in the nation.
10. We have to move forward for making a New India with the collective strength of 125 crore people without any discrimination of small and big people.
11. 1st January 2018 will not be an ordinary day- those born in this century will start turning 18. They are Bhagya Vidhatas of our nation.
12. We have to leave this 'Chalta Hai' attitude. We have to think of 'Badal Sakta Hai'- this attitude will help us as a nation.
13. The country has changed, is changing and can change. We have to move forward with this belief and commitment.
14. Security of the country is our priority. Internal security is our priority. Whether it is our oceans or borders, cyber world or space for all kind of security India is capable to defeat all such inimical forces.
15. Our uniformed forces have achieved the pinnacle of sacrifice in fighting left-wing extremism, terrorism, infiltration and elements disturbing peace. The world had to recognise the strength of India and it clout in the surgical strike.
16. One rank, One Pension policy has boosted the morale of our security forces.
17. Those who have looted the nation and looted the poor are not able to sleep peacefully today.
18. No law was passed for those having Benami property for years. However after the recent passage of the Benami Act, within a short span of time, government has confiscated Benami property worth Rs. 800 crores when these things happen, common men feel that this country is for the honest people.
19. Today, we are celebrating the “festival of honesty”.
20. GST has shown the spirit of cooperative federalism. The nation has come together to support GST & the role of technology has also helped.
21. Today, the poor of the country is joining the main stream and the country is moving torwards the path of progress.
22. Good governance is about speed and simplification of processes.
23. India's stature in the world is rising. The world is with us in fighting the menace of terror. I thank all nations helping us doing so.
24. We have to work for the progress of Jammu and Kashmir.
25. There is no question of being soft of terrorism or terrorists.
26. Neither by bullet: nor by abuses but by embracing we can solve the problem of Kashmir.
27. Our fight against black money and corruption will continue. We are trying to bring transparency through technology.
28. There is no question of being soft on terrorism or terrorists.
29. People would be the driving force behind the establishment, rather than the other way around – Tantra se Lok nahin, Lok se tantra chalega.
30. New India will be the biggest strength of democracy.
31. Nature of job is changing with changing demand and changing technology.
32. We are nurturing our youngsters to be job creators and not job seekers.
33. I want to mention those women who have to suffer due to 'Triple Talaq'- I admire their courage. We are with them in their struggles.
34. India is about Shanti, Ekta and Sadbhavana. Casteism and communalism will not help us.
35. Violence in the name of 'Astha' is not something to be happy about, it will not be accepted in India.
36. The country is being run by peace, unity and harmony. It is our civilisation and culture to take everybody along.
37. We are taking the nation on a new track (of development) and are moving ahead with speed.
38. We are devoting significant attention to eastern India- Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Northeast. These parts have to grow further.
39. Our farmers have worked hard to ensure a Record foodgrain production.
40. Over 5.75 crore farmers have been covererd under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojaana.
41. Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, 30 projects have been completed while work is on for 50 more projects.
42. Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samapada Yojana we are providing handholding to the farmers from availing seeds to accessing the markets for their produce.
43. More than 14000 un-electrified villages have been electrified.
44. 29 crore JanDhan accounts opened.
45. More than 8 crore youth have received loans without any guarantee.
46. We are fighting corruption - for the bright future of India and the wellbeing of our people.
47. Our fight against black money and corruption will continue and move forward and the loot in the country will not be allowed.
48. Our strive for a Corruption Free India has yielded results.
49. Black money worth Rs. 1.25 lakh crore has been unearthed.
50. Over 1.75 lakh fake companies have been shut down.
51. Post GST savings and efficiency in transportation sector has increased. Efficiency has gone up by 30 percent.
52. More money has come to the banks due to demonetization which will give impetus to the economy.
53. Our country has the world’s largest youth population. Today is the era of IT and let’s move ahead on the path of digital transaction.
54. Let us lead from front, promote digital economy and adopt the Bhim App.
55. We have moved from Co-operative Federalism to Competitive Co-operative federalism.
56. It had been said in the old scriptures that if a work is not completed on time, one does not get the desired results.
57. For the Team India it is the right time to commit for a New India.
58. We shall build together an India, where the poor will have concrete houses with water and electricity connection.
59. We will build such an India, where the farmers will have a peaceful sleep without any worry. He will earn double than what he is earning today.
60. Our resolve is to build an India, which provides all the opportunities to the youth and women to fulfill their dreams.
61. Our resolve is to build such an India, free from terrorism, communalism and casteism.
62. We will build together an India, where there will be no place for nepotism and corruption.
63. We will build together such an India, which will be clean, healthy and fulfill the dream of self-rule (Swaraj).
64. We aspire to build a Divya and Bhavya Bharat.
***
Prime Minister's Office
15-August, 2017 10:05 IST
PM launches website to honour gallantry award winners
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has launched a new website today to honour all the gallantry award winners since Independence.
Announcing the launch of the website http://gallantryawards.gov.in/ in a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said the portal will preserve and tell the stories of our bravest men and women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel.
“In remembrance of our heroes who have been awarded gallantry awards since Independence, launched the site http://gallantryawards.gov.in/
The portal http://gallantryawards.gov.in/ will preserve & tell the stories of our bravest men & women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel.
If you have any information/photo that is missing and can be added to the portal, please share it through the feedback link on the site.”, the Prime Minister said.
****
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley, on his arrival at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and the Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra are also seen.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Shri A.P. Frank Noronha unfurling the National Flag at the National Media Centre, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Shri A.P. Frank Noronha along with the officers and staff of Press Information Bureau (PIB) unfurled the National Flag at the National Media Centre, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind laying wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind signing the visitors’ book at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Shri A.P. Frank Noronha unfurling the National Flag at the National Media Centre, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Shri A.P. Frank Noronha along with the officers and staff of Press Information Bureau (PIB) unfurled the National Flag at the National Media Centre, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind laying wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind signing the visitors’ book at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines (Independent Charge), Shri Piyush Goyal hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
Ministry of Defence
15-August, 2017 07:32 IST
Website for Gallantry Awardees since Independence Launched
An online portal dedicated to the gallantry award winners, bestowed since Independence, has been launched today. The domain name of the portal is http://gallantryawards.gov.in.
The website gives details of the Chakra Series awardees i.e., Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra. The portal contains information such as name, unit, year, citations and photographs of awardees till date. The Ministry of Defence would welcome any feedback or suggestion for further improvement.
The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines (Independent Charge), Shri Piyush Goyal hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
Ministry of Defence
15-August, 2017 07:32 IST
Website for Gallantry Awardees since Independence Launched
An online portal dedicated to the gallantry award winners, bestowed since Independence, has been launched today. The domain name of the portal is http://gallantryawards.gov.in.
The website gives details of the Chakra Series awardees i.e., Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra. The portal contains information such as name, unit, year, citations and photographs of awardees till date. The Ministry of Defence would welcome any feedback or suggestion for further improvement.
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
***********
Unfurling the national flag on top of a tall flagpost at the newly formed traffic-free HRG Circle was the highlight of celebration of 71st Independence Day in Ballari on Tuesday.
The flagpost, with a height of 150 ft., is the second tallest one in Ballari district. JSW Steel Limited unfurled a flag at a height of 210 ft. way back in 2012.
**************
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K.Palaniswami taking the guard of honour during the Independence Day celebrations in Chennai. | Photo Credit: S. R. Raghunathan
***********
President house and South Block building illuminated on the eve of Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Monday. PTI Photo
Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is decorated on the eve of Independence Day in Lucknow on Monday. PTI Photo
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and BMC headquarters illuminated in tricolours on the eve of Independence Day on Monday. PTI Photo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with children during
Aug 15, 2017 17:21 IST
Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort in New Delhi. India celebrates its 71st Independence Day today with the Prime Minister hoisting the tricolor from the ramparts of Red Fort and celebratory programmes held across the country. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)
Children participated in flag hoisting ceremony at AICC Office on the occasion of Independence Day celebration in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Madhya Pradesh Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inspects the Independence day parade at Motilal Nehru stadium in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)
Children celebrate Independence Day at Dargah-e-Ala Hazrat in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. (Sachin Saini/HT Photo)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami inspects the guard of honour during the 71st Independence Day function at Fort St George in Chennai. (PTI)
Students paint their faces to resemble the tricolour in celebration of India’s 71st Independence Day in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Students perform bhangra during Independence Day celebrations at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Jalandhar. (Pradeep Pandit/HT Photo)
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das salutes after hoisting the Tri-colour during Independence Day celebrations at Morhabadi Grounds in Ranchi. (PTI)
Women wear tricolour bangles before the Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. (Noah Seelam/AFP)
Independence Day celebration at Madarsa Darul Uloom Husainia in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Students perform a song and dance routine in celebration of India’s 71st Independence Day in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel march during Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad. (AFP)
150 year old tradition of beating the Govindas at Panvel near Hangman Temple in Navi Mumbai. (Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)
Kashmiri schoolgirls march as they take part in Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar on Tuesday.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...ity-says-us/story-oFMwbFhQa9tTozP86bbkAO.html
The US on Tuesday greeted India on its Independence Day and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious vision for India-US ties holds great promise for advancing their shared interests in the 21st century.
In a statement released by his office, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said: “On behalf of the government of the US, best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate their independence day and continue the journey we began together 70 years ago.
“The US is proud to stand with the people of India, the world’s largest democracy, in the cause for freedom and prosperity around the globe.
“Prime Minister Modi’s ambitious vision for the US-India relationship holds great promise for advancing our shared interests in the 21st century, and we look forward to the many years of friendship before us.”
Unfurling the national flag on top of a tall flagpost at the newly formed traffic-free HRG Circle was the highlight of celebration of 71st Independence Day in Ballari on Tuesday.
The flagpost, with a height of 150 ft., is the second tallest one in Ballari district. JSW Steel Limited unfurled a flag at a height of 210 ft. way back in 2012.
**************
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K.Palaniswami taking the guard of honour during the Independence Day celebrations in Chennai. | Photo Credit: S. R. Raghunathan
***********
President house and South Block building illuminated on the eve of Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Monday. PTI Photo
Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is decorated on the eve of Independence Day in Lucknow on Monday. PTI Photo
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and BMC headquarters illuminated in tricolours on the eve of Independence Day on Monday. PTI Photo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with children during
Aug 15, 2017 17:21 IST
Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort in New Delhi. India celebrates its 71st Independence Day today with the Prime Minister hoisting the tricolor from the ramparts of Red Fort and celebratory programmes held across the country. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)
Children participated in flag hoisting ceremony at AICC Office on the occasion of Independence Day celebration in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Madhya Pradesh Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inspects the Independence day parade at Motilal Nehru stadium in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)
Children celebrate Independence Day at Dargah-e-Ala Hazrat in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. (Sachin Saini/HT Photo)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami inspects the guard of honour during the 71st Independence Day function at Fort St George in Chennai. (PTI)
Students paint their faces to resemble the tricolour in celebration of India’s 71st Independence Day in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Students perform bhangra during Independence Day celebrations at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Jalandhar. (Pradeep Pandit/HT Photo)
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das salutes after hoisting the Tri-colour during Independence Day celebrations at Morhabadi Grounds in Ranchi. (PTI)
Women wear tricolour bangles before the Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. (Noah Seelam/AFP)
Independence Day celebration at Madarsa Darul Uloom Husainia in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Students perform a song and dance routine in celebration of India’s 71st Independence Day in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel march during Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad. (AFP)
150 year old tradition of beating the Govindas at Panvel near Hangman Temple in Navi Mumbai. (Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)
Kashmiri schoolgirls march as they take part in Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar on Tuesday.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...ity-says-us/story-oFMwbFhQa9tTozP86bbkAO.html
The US on Tuesday greeted India on its Independence Day and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious vision for India-US ties holds great promise for advancing their shared interests in the 21st century.
In a statement released by his office, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said: “On behalf of the government of the US, best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate their independence day and continue the journey we began together 70 years ago.
“The US is proud to stand with the people of India, the world’s largest democracy, in the cause for freedom and prosperity around the globe.
“Prime Minister Modi’s ambitious vision for the US-India relationship holds great promise for advancing our shared interests in the 21st century, and we look forward to the many years of friendship before us.”
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
*****
Children at a madrasa in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, celebrate Independence Day on Tuesday. (PTI)
Independence Day celebrations at Deeniyat Madarsa in Bhopal on Tuesday.(Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)
Students of madarsa Darul Uloom Taj-ul-Masajid in Bhopal celebrate Independence day on Tuesday. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)
***********
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...l-last-year/story-UfMPT1moFiMx5vp56HyU3M.html
Press Trust of India, Srinagar
Kumar (44) on Monday decorated by the government with the Kirti Chakra (posthumously), the third highest peacetime gallantry medal.(Twitter Photo)
The six-year-old daughter of slain CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and his wife on Tuesday unfurled the tricolour from the same battalion camp here, where exactly a year ago he hoisted the flag and was killed minutes later in a militant encounter.
Kumar’s wife Neha Tripathy and daughter Aarna performed the ceremonial unfurling and saluting the flag at the 49th battalion camp in the Karan Nagar area.
Tripathy then performed the traditional drill of distributing sweets to the men of the battalion, once commanded by her husband. She also placed a wreath at the martyr’s memorial built at the camp.
Kumar (44) on Monday decorated by the government with the Kirti Chakra (posthumously), the third highest peacetime gallantry medal, for his dare devil action where he picked up his AK-47 rifle and rushed to the Nowhatta Chowk area after he was told his patrol party was under attack, during the last Independence Day.
He suffered a fatal bullet shot in his head during the encounter at Nowhatta Chowk area and succumbed soon after.
Kumar’s wife had yesterday told PTI that she wanted her daughter to know what her father did for the country and hence decided to mark his first death anniversary at the same camp where he took his last salute.
“I want my daughter to know what her father stood for and what he did. She should know that what is the importance of earning a Kirti Chakra. Hence, I made it a point to be on the same soil where my husband lost his life, to mark his first death anniversary.
“As he unfurled the tricolour at the 49th battalion camp exactly a year before, we will be doing it tomorrow,” she had said.
On the last Independence Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) CO had hoisted the flag between 8:30-8:40 AM and in his speech remarked that with India clocking 70 years of its freedom, the responsibility on security forces has “increased” and they have to effectively tackle militants and incidents of stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir.
Just before he ended his speech, Kumar, in a recorded video of the event, is seen looking at his watch and saying “it is an important day”, unaware of the fate that awaited him.
Minutes later he was killed at the Nowhatta Chowk fighting militants.
While Kumar and his men eliminated the two armed foreign militants, nine other personnel, including a state police official, were injured in the attack.
The CO was posted to Srinagar in April 2014 and was promoted as a Commandant only a few days before the fateful day, on July 12.
He hailed from Patna in Bihar but lived in neighbouring Jharkhand’s Jamtara district.
The officer had been thrice decorated with the CRPF Director General’s commendation in 2015, 2014 and in 2011.
He had also served in the Special Protection Group (SPG) for three years.
The officer joined the force in 1998.
************
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...read-hatred/story-YzT8sO0bfFRSDpzkZOA5OI.html
Congress president Sonia Gandhi today stressed the need for every Indian to unite and fight against separatism, terrorism and all such forces that divide and spread hatred in society.
In her Independence Day message, Gandhi greeted fellow Indians and wished them progress and prosperity on the 71st Independence Day.
“The need today is that all Indians in one voice should fight separatism, terrorism and all such forces who divide and spread hatred in society, and unite to protect the basic principles of Indian-ness,” she said in her message.
She said, “I pray that this nation must always progress and move forward and we all feel proud being an independent Indian... My best wishes to you all that this 71th year will bring prosperity and happiness to all of you and will be in good health and will get immense opportunities for growth and progress.”
Gandhi unfurled the national flag at the AICC headquarters on Akbar Road here.
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi and senior party leaders were present at the party headquarters.
Children at a madrasa in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, celebrate Independence Day on Tuesday. (PTI)
Independence Day celebrations at Deeniyat Madarsa in Bhopal on Tuesday.(Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)
Students of madarsa Darul Uloom Taj-ul-Masajid in Bhopal celebrate Independence day on Tuesday. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)
***********
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...l-last-year/story-UfMPT1moFiMx5vp56HyU3M.html
Press Trust of India, Srinagar
Kumar (44) on Monday decorated by the government with the Kirti Chakra (posthumously), the third highest peacetime gallantry medal.(Twitter Photo)
The six-year-old daughter of slain CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and his wife on Tuesday unfurled the tricolour from the same battalion camp here, where exactly a year ago he hoisted the flag and was killed minutes later in a militant encounter.
Kumar’s wife Neha Tripathy and daughter Aarna performed the ceremonial unfurling and saluting the flag at the 49th battalion camp in the Karan Nagar area.
Tripathy then performed the traditional drill of distributing sweets to the men of the battalion, once commanded by her husband. She also placed a wreath at the martyr’s memorial built at the camp.
Kumar (44) on Monday decorated by the government with the Kirti Chakra (posthumously), the third highest peacetime gallantry medal, for his dare devil action where he picked up his AK-47 rifle and rushed to the Nowhatta Chowk area after he was told his patrol party was under attack, during the last Independence Day.
He suffered a fatal bullet shot in his head during the encounter at Nowhatta Chowk area and succumbed soon after.
Kumar’s wife had yesterday told PTI that she wanted her daughter to know what her father did for the country and hence decided to mark his first death anniversary at the same camp where he took his last salute.
“I want my daughter to know what her father stood for and what he did. She should know that what is the importance of earning a Kirti Chakra. Hence, I made it a point to be on the same soil where my husband lost his life, to mark his first death anniversary.
“As he unfurled the tricolour at the 49th battalion camp exactly a year before, we will be doing it tomorrow,” she had said.
On the last Independence Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) CO had hoisted the flag between 8:30-8:40 AM and in his speech remarked that with India clocking 70 years of its freedom, the responsibility on security forces has “increased” and they have to effectively tackle militants and incidents of stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir.
Just before he ended his speech, Kumar, in a recorded video of the event, is seen looking at his watch and saying “it is an important day”, unaware of the fate that awaited him.
Minutes later he was killed at the Nowhatta Chowk fighting militants.
While Kumar and his men eliminated the two armed foreign militants, nine other personnel, including a state police official, were injured in the attack.
The CO was posted to Srinagar in April 2014 and was promoted as a Commandant only a few days before the fateful day, on July 12.
He hailed from Patna in Bihar but lived in neighbouring Jharkhand’s Jamtara district.
The officer had been thrice decorated with the CRPF Director General’s commendation in 2015, 2014 and in 2011.
He had also served in the Special Protection Group (SPG) for three years.
The officer joined the force in 1998.
************
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...read-hatred/story-YzT8sO0bfFRSDpzkZOA5OI.html
Congress president Sonia Gandhi today stressed the need for every Indian to unite and fight against separatism, terrorism and all such forces that divide and spread hatred in society.
In her Independence Day message, Gandhi greeted fellow Indians and wished them progress and prosperity on the 71st Independence Day.
“The need today is that all Indians in one voice should fight separatism, terrorism and all such forces who divide and spread hatred in society, and unite to protect the basic principles of Indian-ness,” she said in her message.
She said, “I pray that this nation must always progress and move forward and we all feel proud being an independent Indian... My best wishes to you all that this 71th year will bring prosperity and happiness to all of you and will be in good health and will get immense opportunities for growth and progress.”
Gandhi unfurled the national flag at the AICC headquarters on Akbar Road here.
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi and senior party leaders were present at the party headquarters.
atya
SENIOR MEMBER
- Joined
- Mar 29, 2010
- Messages
- 1,328
- Reaction score
- 0
Exactly my thoughts
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
http://www.arabnews.com/node/1144836/saudi-arabia
RIYADH: The Embassy of India in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah will hold flag-hoisting ceremonies to mark the country’s Independence Day on Tuesday.
On the occasion of 71st Independence Day of India, Ambassador Ahmed Javed will be hoisting the national flag at 8:30 a.m. at the Indian Embassy premises in the Diplomatic Quarters, Riyadh.
The colorful flag-hoisting ceremony will be followed by the reading of the message of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind by the ambassador, who will also greet his compatriots on this occasion and interact with them during the event.
The Indian Consulate in Jeddah will also organize Independence Day celebrations.
The flag in Jeddah will be hoisted by Noor Rahman Sheikh, consul general of India, at the consulate’s building.
All members of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia and friends of India have been invited to attend the event.
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting the visitors at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting the guests at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting the guests at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
CRPF personnel hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh on August 15, 2017.
BSF jawans hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Guwahati on August 15, 2017.
Cultural activities being performed during the 71st Independence Day Celebrations at the Attari-Wagah border, on August 15, 2017.
CRPF personnel hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Gaya, Bihar on August 15, 2017.
The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari hoisted the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, at Chandrapur, Maharashtra on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting the visitors at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting the guests at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting the guests at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
CRPF personnel hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh on August 15, 2017.
BSF jawans hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Guwahati on August 15, 2017.
Cultural activities being performed during the 71st Independence Day Celebrations at the Attari-Wagah border, on August 15, 2017.
CRPF personnel hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Gaya, Bihar on August 15, 2017.
The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari hoisted the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, at Chandrapur, Maharashtra on August 15, 2017.
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
Amid campaign: Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy unfurling the national flag in Nandyal on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: U_SUBRAMANYAM
Way forward: N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewing the guard of honour in Tirupati on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ; - K_V_POORNACHANDRA_KUMAR
Freedom knows no boundaries: At an Independence Day function in Hubballi on Tuesday.
Finance Minister Eatala Rajender after hoisting the National Flag at Police Parade Grounds in Karimnagar on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ;THAKUR AJAYPALSINGH
Declaration of Karimnagar city in Smart city programme would give a fillip to the promotion of tourism in the town with the proposed Manair River Front and other entertainment facilities. Karimnagar town would emerge as gateway for all the tourism and historical temple shrines in the north Telangana districts, the Minister added. Legislators V. Satish Babu, Rasamayi Balakishan, G. Kamalakar, MLC Naradasu Laxman Rao, Telangana State Livestock Development Agency Chairman Ch. Rajeshwara Rao, Mayor S. Ravinder Singh, Collector Sarfaraz Ahmad, Commissioner of Police V. B. Kamalasan Reddy and others were present.
Patriotic zeal: Speaker S. Madhusudhana Chary taking part in Independence Day celebrations in Jayashankar-Bhupalpalli district on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ; - M_Murali
Textile park to come up soon, says Kadiam Srihari
Patriotic fervour marked the day all over with people taking part in flag hoisting ceremony celebrating the 71st Indian Independence Day here on Tuesday.
Deputy Chief Minister Kadiam Srihari unfurled the National flag in Warangal urban district at Police Parade Grounds while Speaker S. Madhusudhana Chary hoisted the tri-colour flag at Bhupalpalli district.
At Warangal rural district celebrations held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Hanamkonda, MLC P. Rajeswar Reddy hoisted the national flag while another MLC B. Venkateswarlu was chief guest at the celebrations at Jangaon district. Special Chief Secretary B. P. Acharya unfurled the national flag at Independence Day celebrations in Mahabubabad district.
President Ramnath Kovind with Army Chief Gen Bipin Singh Rawat and Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba pay homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of 71th Independence Day in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel wave the Tricolor and perform Bhangra as they celebrate India's 71st Independence Day at Attari-Wagha border on Tuesday.
A view of the India Gate in New decorated with tri-colours on the evening on the occasion of Independence day celebrations in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi after celebrations of the 71st Independence Day at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo
College girls in Chennai paint their faces with Indian tricolour as they celebrate the 71st Independence Day in Chennai on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Students wave the Indian tricolor flag while celebrating the 71st Independence Day in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation organised a laser show at Gate of India during the unveils the visit Maharashtra logo, in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Way forward: N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewing the guard of honour in Tirupati on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ; - K_V_POORNACHANDRA_KUMAR
Freedom knows no boundaries: At an Independence Day function in Hubballi on Tuesday.
Finance Minister Eatala Rajender after hoisting the National Flag at Police Parade Grounds in Karimnagar on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ;THAKUR AJAYPALSINGH
Declaration of Karimnagar city in Smart city programme would give a fillip to the promotion of tourism in the town with the proposed Manair River Front and other entertainment facilities. Karimnagar town would emerge as gateway for all the tourism and historical temple shrines in the north Telangana districts, the Minister added. Legislators V. Satish Babu, Rasamayi Balakishan, G. Kamalakar, MLC Naradasu Laxman Rao, Telangana State Livestock Development Agency Chairman Ch. Rajeshwara Rao, Mayor S. Ravinder Singh, Collector Sarfaraz Ahmad, Commissioner of Police V. B. Kamalasan Reddy and others were present.
Patriotic zeal: Speaker S. Madhusudhana Chary taking part in Independence Day celebrations in Jayashankar-Bhupalpalli district on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ; - M_Murali
Textile park to come up soon, says Kadiam Srihari
Patriotic fervour marked the day all over with people taking part in flag hoisting ceremony celebrating the 71st Indian Independence Day here on Tuesday.
Deputy Chief Minister Kadiam Srihari unfurled the National flag in Warangal urban district at Police Parade Grounds while Speaker S. Madhusudhana Chary hoisted the tri-colour flag at Bhupalpalli district.
At Warangal rural district celebrations held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Hanamkonda, MLC P. Rajeswar Reddy hoisted the national flag while another MLC B. Venkateswarlu was chief guest at the celebrations at Jangaon district. Special Chief Secretary B. P. Acharya unfurled the national flag at Independence Day celebrations in Mahabubabad district.
President Ramnath Kovind with Army Chief Gen Bipin Singh Rawat and Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba pay homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of 71th Independence Day in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel wave the Tricolor and perform Bhangra as they celebrate India's 71st Independence Day at Attari-Wagha border on Tuesday.
A view of the India Gate in New decorated with tri-colours on the evening on the occasion of Independence day celebrations in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi after celebrations of the 71st Independence Day at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo
College girls in Chennai paint their faces with Indian tricolour as they celebrate the 71st Independence Day in Chennai on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Students wave the Indian tricolor flag while celebrating the 71st Independence Day in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation organised a laser show at Gate of India during the unveils the visit Maharashtra logo, in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Hindustani78
BANNED
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2014
- Messages
- 40,471
- Reaction score
- -47
- Country
- Location
Aug 16, 2017 10:00 IST
9/9
Showing the preparation. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Showing the preparation. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
A laser show at Gateway of India showing India's 70-year journey. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Anjali at the event. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis too was present on the occasion. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar narrated the story. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Remembering the great leaders of India. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
And the achievers. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
For an auspicious start. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
A journey in pictures. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Showing the preparation. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Showing the preparation. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Showing the preparation. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
A laser show at Gateway of India showing India's 70-year journey. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Anjali at the event. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis too was present on the occasion. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar narrated the story. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Remembering the great leaders of India. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
And the achievers. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
For an auspicious start. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
A journey in pictures. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
9/9
Showing the preparation. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
