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Aug 14, 2021 ,  9:29PM President asks countrymen to take India forward on path of progress with spirit of keeping interest of nation & society Screen Grab Addressing the nation on the eve of 75th Independence Day, the President asked all the countrymen to take India forward on the path of progress with the spirit of keeping the interest of the nation and society foremost.   Extending his best wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of Independence Day, Mr Kovind said the day holds a special significance as it marks the beginning of the 75th year of India’s independence for which ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is being celebrated.   The President said a new dawn is rising in Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre has initiated the process of consultation with all stakeholders who have faith in democracy and the rule of law. He urged people, especially the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, to utilise this opportunity and work on realizing their aspirations through d...

Aug 14, 2021 ,  9:25PM President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of 75th Independence day; calls upon citizens to imbibe motto of 'Har Kam Desh Ke Naam' as a mantra @rashtrapatibhvn President Ram Nath Kovind has called upon the countrymen to imbibe the motto of - Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam - as a mantra and work with full devotion and dedication for the development of the nation. Recalling his recent visit to war memorial in Baramulla on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Mr Kovind said that the war memorial has the motto of "Mera Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam" inscribed. This means each and every deed of mine is for the nation.

Aug 14, 2021 ,  9:11PM Nation gears up to celebrate its 75th year of Independence tomorrow; PM Modi to lead nation from ramparts of Red Fort @PIB_India The Nation will celebrate its 75th year of Independence tomorrow. India is celebrating ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, marking the 75th year of Independence from the foreign rule. The whole country has been gripped by patriotic fervour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ from Sabarmati Ashramat Ahmedabad in Gujarat in March 2021 to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence. The celebrations will continue till August 15, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Nation in celebrating this historic 75th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi tomorrow. He will hoist the National Flag and deliver the customary Address to the Nation. After being hoisted, the Tricolour will receive a ‘Rashtriya Salute’. The Navy Band, consisting of 16 men will play the National Ant...

Aug 14, 2021 ,  2:17PM More than 55 crore 73 lakh COVID vaccine doses have been provided to States, UT so far; National recovery rates from Covid-19 stands at 97.45 pct @MoHFW_INDIA Union Health Ministry has said that more than 55 crores 73 lakh COVID vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories so far. It said that further one crore 37 thousand 990 doses are in the pipeline. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced on the 21st of June this year. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advanced visibility of vaccine availability to States and Union Territories for enabling better planning by them and streamlining the vaccine supply chain. As part of the Nationwide Vaccination Drive, the government has been supporting the States and Union Territories by providing them COVID vaccines free of cost.

Aug 14, 2021 ,  2:14PM Assam’s banned militant group ULFA (I) extends ceasefire for 3 more months @DDNewslive In Assam, banned militant group ULFA ( Independence) has extended the ceasefire for three more months. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed media persons regarding the development in Guwahati today. Mr Sarma said that, unlike past years, this time ULFA has not called for ‘Bandh’ or boycott of Independence Day celebrations. He appreciated this move and said, this is a very positive sign towards establishing peace in the state. He requested ULFA Chief Paresh Baruah to make this permanent and also appealed to return to the mainstream. Our correspondent reports that the outfit had earlier announced a ceasefire due to the COVID-19 situation.

Aug 14, 2021 ,  2:12PM One thousand 380 police personnel medal announced on occasion of Independence Day FILE PIC A total of one thousand 380 police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of Independence Day. President’s Police Medal for Gallantry has been awarded to Amar Deep and Late  Sunil Dattatraya Kale. Among the majority of the 628 Gallantry Awards, 398 personnel are being awarded for their gallant action in Jammu and Kashmir region, 155 personnel for their gallant action in Left Wing Extremism affected areas and 27 personnel for their gallant action in North-East Region. Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 256 are from J&K Police, 151 are from Central Reserve Police Force and 23 are from Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force.