Independence Day
Down refugee lane: How Delhi made space for the displaced
The refugees who poured into the city after Partition changed not only the map of Delhi but also its cuisine and culture. Even after 75 years, old-timers can still remember how things used to be
Delhi has become ‘City of Tricolours’: Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declared on Sunday that Delhi has transformed into the "City of Tricolors" as a result of the initiative to place 500 high-mast national flags throughout the capital
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’: Chandigarh University students create history with world record for largest human image of waving flag
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the “amazing response” to the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and said that he was “overjoyed and proud.”
Delhi residents concerned about disposal of flags post independence day celebrations
While two million flags are expected to be sold in Delhi alone, more than 200 million households and workplaces will be hoisting the flag across the nation
Delhi Police releases traffic advisory ahead of I-Day
To make sure that vehicular movement across the capital is smooth ahead of Independence Day, the Delhi Police on Thursday issued a traffic advisory
Many flag-bearers, spirits high
Patriot talks to a cross-section of citizens in Delhi-NCR to find out how they intend to spend the day. While many people may not turn up for flag hoisting due to Covid concerns, flags are selling well and students are busy with rehearsals for the big day
DU organises Tiranga Yatra to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence
National flags on 20-foot poles were unfurled at seven locations on the university campus
Delhi Police: No kite flying in Red Fort area on Independence Day
In a one-of-its-kind security measure to prevent stray kites from falling inside Red Fort, the police have sought help of 231 regular kite-flyers from the walled city area
