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Tiranga rallies, patriotic song,
thousands of lamps
and selfie-points for citizens
OUR BUREAU
New Delhi
n the occasion of 76 years of
India’s independence, Prime
OMinister Narendra Modi on
Friday urged the people of India to
participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’
movement from August 13 to 15 this
year. PM Modi said that the Indian
flag symbolises the spirit of freedom
and national unity and urged the peo-
ple to upload their photographs with
the Tiranga on the ‘Har Ghar Tiran-
ga’ website.
PM Modi tweeted, “The Tiranga
symbolises the spirit of freedom and
national unity. Every Indian has an
emotional connect with the Tricolour
and it inspires us to work harder to
further national progress.”
“I urge you all to take part in the
Har Ghar Tiranga movement be-
tween 13th to 15th August. Upload
your photos with the Tiranga here...
https://harghartiranga.com,” he add-
ed in his tweet.
ARMY HOSTS MEGA EVENT People take part in the Tiranga Rally on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Sunday (ANI)
ARMY HOSTS MEGA EVENT

AT NAFRA
A T NAFRA
ndian Army organised a grand said in a statement. massive gathering through the scintil- The Government of Arunachal
cultural extravaganza in the run- Maj Gen Neeraj Shukla presided lating Bhangra and Gatka (Sikh Mar-
Iup to the Independence Day over the occasion as the Chief Guest. tial Arts) performed by the gallant Pradesh through district adminis-
tration also were part of the event
celebrations at Nafra. The mega Civil dignitaries from the district ad- Khalsas. “The martial tunes through through the ‘Sarkar Aapke Dwar’
event organized by a formation of ministration including Akriti Sagar, bagpipes, drums and immaculate initiative. A mini marathon organised
Tezpur-based Gajraj Corps on 11 Au- IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Bom- marching by military bands reverber- early morning saw overwhelming par-
gust at the picturesque town Nafra in dila, LW Bapu, APLS, Addl Deputy ated the air with the patriotism and ticipation by not only the youth but
West Kameng district of Arunachal Commissioner, Nafra, Sudhanshu valour of the Indian Army and the also the elderly and women.
Pradesh celebrated the rich tapestry Dhama, IPS, SP Bomdila and other supreme sacrifices of our freedom
of India’s diverse heritage under the esteemed members from the local fighters,” the official added. ARJUN BIJLANI,

ARJUN BIJLANI,
theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’. administration attended the Inde- The people of Nafra also joined
VISHAL MISHRA COMPOSE
“The event was organized to pendence Day celebration. hands and performed the graceful VISHAL MISHRA COMPOSE
commemorate 76 glorious years of “The theme of ‘Ek Bharat- ‘Sajolang Tribal Dance’ performed P A TRIOTIC SONG
PATRIOTIC SONG
progressive India and its rich histo- Shreshtha Bharat’ was celebrated by the Miji community. Indian Army
ry, diverse population, magnificent with a spectacular cultural show also set up a number of stalls for the s Independence Day is around
cultures and great achievements as which was preceded by paying tribute welfare of the local populace like the corner, singer Vishal
an outreach program for our citizens to our Immortal Heroes,” an army medical camp and an eye care ini- AMishra dropped a new patri-
residing in this remote locality of the official said. tiative and exhibition by Zeiss India otic song titled ‘Vande Bharatam’.
Land of Rising Sun,” Indian Army The mega event mesmerized the group of renowned ophthalmologists. Continued on next page... >>

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