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Independence Day

India's Independence Day observed in USA

PHAGWARA: In Fremont, California, the Festival of Globe (FOG) India Day Parade and Fair are the main events celebrating Indian Independence Day. This year, the two-day celebration will take place on August 16th and 17th, from 10 am to 6 pm. The parade itself is scheduled for Sunday, August 17th, at 11 am, starting at Paseo Padre and Walnut Ave.

79th Independence Day Celebrated at CGC University, Mohali

MOHALI: CGC University, Mohali commemorated the 79th Independence Day of India with deep reverence, vibrant patriotism, and a firm commitment to shaping the nation’s future. The occasion was graced by the distinguished presence of Major General K.A.S. Bhullar as the Chief Guest, whose exemplary service to the nation served as a true inspiration for everyone.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan unfurls the tricolor on the occasion of Independence Day

FEROZEPUR: A district-level Independence Day celebration was organized at the Cantt Board Stadium, Ferozepur Cantonment, in which the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan was the chief guest of the function and performed the ceremony of hoisting the national flag.

On the occasion of Independence Day, Health Minister hoisted the tricolor at Guru Nanak Stadium.

AMRITSAR: Addressing the district level function organized in Amritsar on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the country's independence, Dr. Balbir Singh , Health On Family Welfare , Medical Education Punjab Paying tributes to the martyrs, he said that today we are breathing in freedom only because of the struggles launched by Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev , Sardar Kartar Singh Sarabha , Shaheed Udham Singh , Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna , Madan Lal Dhingra , Lala Lajpat Rai , Diwan Singh Kalepani and other freedom fighters from time to time .

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Hoists Tricolor at 79th Independence Day Celebration in Rupnagar

CHANDIGARH: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great fervor at a district-level event in Nehru Stadium, Rupnagar, where Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema hoisted the national flag.

Independence Day celebrated with joy and enthusiasm at the Vet Varsity

LUDHIANA: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated in a very enthusiastic atmosphere at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice-Chancellor, hoisted the national flag and paid homage to the freedom fighters. He remembered the patriots and heroes who had sacrificed their lives for freedom. He said that we should never forget such warriors.

Punjab Government will honour 26 personalities with Punjab Government Praman Patra, 2025 on the occasion of Independence Day

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government has selected 26 different personalities to award them with Punjab Government Praman Patra, 2025 for rendering outstanding services in their respective fields on the occasion of Independence Day.

On eve of Independence Day, MHA announces names of Punjab police officials for PMDS, MMS awards

CHANDIGARH: Recognising the outstanding services of the Punjab Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (GOI), on the eve of 79th Independence Day announced the names of the Punjab Police officers/officials, to be awarded President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PMDS) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MMS).

Kho Kho WC winners to attend Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort for first time

NEW DELHI: In a historic first for the indigenous sport, players from the Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams have been invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The invitation marks the first time Kho Kho players will be part of India’s Independence Day ceremony.

Congress, VCK to boycott TN Governor's Independence Day tea party

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) have announced that their legislators will boycott the Independence Day tea party hosted by Governor R.N. Ravi at Raj Bhavan in Chennai.

DIG Naveen Singla Supervises Night Domination Exercise Across Jalandhar Range to Strengthen Independence Day Security

PHAGWARA: Phagwara, August 9 :-In preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, Jalandhar Range police carried out an extensive Night Domination exercise on the intervening night of August 8 and 9, 2025, with the objective of reviewing security arrangements, deterring unlawful activities, and reassuring the public of a safe environment.

PM Modi invites citizens to share ideas for Independence Day speech

NEW DELHI: As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day on August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens across the country to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for his traditional address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, hubby Nick kiss and celebrate US independence day

LOS ANGELES: Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has been busy with the promotional run of her film ‘Heads of State’, is celebrating the US independence day with hubby Nick Jonas.

Shashi Tharoor-led delegation extends best wishes to Guyana on 59th Independence Day

GEORGETOWN: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, along with the all-party delegation, participated in the 59th Independence Day celebrations of Guyana in Berbice and conveyed its best wishes to the people of the South American nation.

Cycle rally held to mark independence day focuses on environment and health issues

CHANDIGARH: With a view to propagate the message of environment conservation enshrined in our constitution besides creating awareness about environmental & health related issues and seek people`s participation to keep their surrounding clean & green, a cycle rally was organized by Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC), Punjab under Mission Tandrust Punjab on the occasion of Independence Day.

Independence Day celebrated at Vet varsity Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: 75th Independence Day was celebrated at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana with great enthusiasm. Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Vice–Chancellor, GADVASU unfurled the National Flag in the University premises. Dr. Singh, firstly paid rich tributes to all those who fought for country’s freedom. He said that we all must remember and salute them. The function of Independence Day was dedicated to 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav-75 years of Independence'.

Local Bodies Minister Brahm Mohindra Hoists Tricolor at Patiala on the occasion of 75th Independence Day

PATIALA: Punjab Local Bodies, Parliamentary Affairs, Elections and Grievance Redressal Minister Mr Brahm Mohindra, today, hoisted the National Flag at Raja Bhalindra Singh Sports Complex (Polo Ground) in Patiala on the occasion of 75th Independence Day. On this occasion, Mr. Brahm Mohindra also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi along with the great freedom fighters of the country and great martyrs who sacrificed for the freedom of the country and also congratulated the people on Independence Day.

PM applauds Olympians in his Independence Day address

NEW DELHI: Speaking from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praise on India's Olympians, urging the nation to "give them a big round of applause for their achievements."

On eve of Independence Day, MHA announces names of Punjab Police officials for PMG, PPMDS, PMMS awards

CHANDIGARH: Recognising the outstanding services of the Punjab Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (GOI), on the eve of 75th Independence Day, announced the names of the Punjab Police officers/officials, to be awarded with Police Medal of Gallantry (PMG), President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS).

A full dress rehearsal will be held on August 13 in connection with the Independence Day celebrations

GURDASPUR:A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Rahul Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC-G) Gurdaspur with the officers of all the departments at the Panchayat Bhawan on the occasion of Independence Day and all the officers were instructed to follow the instructions issued by the government. Timely preparations for the event should be completed.

Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh to unfurl National Flag at Amritsar on the occasion of Independence Day

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh would unfurl the National Flag on Amritsar on the occasion of Independence Day while Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Mr. Rana KP Singh would unfurl the National Flag at Rupnagar and Deputy Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Ajaib Singh Bhatti at Faridkot.

Preparation meeting for 75th Independence Day celebration

NAKODAR:meeting was held on Wednesday in Nakodar in the of office of the sub divisional magistrate which was chaired by Miss Poonam Singh , the sub divisional magistrate , in connection with observance of 75th Independence Day by the sub divisional administration.

Education department announces result of tehsil level essay competition on 75th Independence Day Celebrations

FEROZEPUR: Under the guidance of Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla and under the leadership of Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education, the school education department organized a series of 75 years of Independence celebrations in various competitions organized by the school education department Participating enthusiastically.

Meeting with officials on Independence Day celebrations chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Rahul

GURDASPUR:A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Rahul Additional Deputy Commissioner at the local Panchayat Bhawan with the officers of all the departments to mark the Independence Day.

Punjab school education department Instructs to schools to celebrate Independence Day under 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav'

CHANDIGARH:The Punjab School Education Department has issued orders to all the school heads to celebrate the 75th Independence Day under the theme 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav'.

Independence Day celebrated at Vet varsity Ludhiana

Punjab News Express
LUDHIANA: 69th Independence Day was celebrated at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana with great enthusiasm. Dr. AS Nanda, Vice–Chancellor, GADVASU unfurled the National Flag at 8.35 am in the University premises. He inspected the 1st Pb. R & V squadron of NCC Cadets.

Akshay Kumar: Speculative to say Sooryavanshi and Bell Bottom will release on Independence Day

MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has refuted speculations and doing the rounds over the release date of his two forthcoming films -- "Sooryavanshi" and Bell Bottom". Akshay issued a statement on Saturday reacting to unconfirmed reports that both films will arrive on Independence Day in August.

75th Independence Day- Essay, painting and declamation contests commences in schools

CHANDIGARH:In the connection of 75th Independence Day of India, the essay, painting and declamation contests are started today in all the government schools of the state.

Twitter launches special emoji for Independence Day

NEW DELHI:As India gears up to celebrate its 74th Independence Day, microblogging website Twitter on Friday has unveiled a specially designed emoji to honour the Indian Armed Forces, which is a vibrant depiction of the National War Memorial.

Independence Day celebrated at Vet varsity Ludhiana

Punjab News Express
LUDHIANA: 69th Independence Day was celebrated at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana with great enthusiasm. Dr. AS Nanda, Vice–Chancellor, GADVASU unfurled the National Flag at 8.35 am in the University premises. He inspected the 1st Pb. R & V squadron of NCC Cadets.