Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address from Red Fort on the occasion of 77th Independence Day, said that the situation in Manipur is improving. He said, “India stands with the people of Manipur”. PM Modi began his address to the nation on the occasion after unfurling the national flag. In his speech, PM Modi also said that the era… Continue reading "India stands with people of Manipur: Modi"
As many as 9,000 police personnel will be deployed for security duty for the 76th Indian Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday. At Fort St George, where chief minister M K Stalin will hoist the national flag and deliver an address, and surrounding areas, a five-layer security arrangement will be in place, said an official press release. There will be intensive checks at… Continue reading "Security beefed up ahead of I-Day in Chennai"
Tamil Nadu government on Saturday ordered that there should be no caste discrimination in hoisting the national flag and that the elected leaders of the local bodies should ensure the same. Following this, State Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu ordered the district Collectors to ensure that the leaders elected by the people, without caste discrimination, hoist the national flag in… Continue reading "No caste discrimination in hoisting national flag: TN Government"
As the country continues to record an average of over 15,000 coronavirus cases daily, the Centre has asked States to ensure there are no large gatherings for Independence Day celebrations and that everyone follows Covid protocols. The Union Home Ministry has also conveyed to all States and Union Territories to carry out a ‘Swachh Bharat’ campaign at a prominent location… Continue reading "Centre asks States to avoid large gatherings during Independence Day celebrations"
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday said that the pandemic has taught the State many lessons, and put people through medical, mental, financial and environmental distress. He said the government was undertaking efforts to help TN pull through this phase. Unfurling the national flag on the 75th Independence Day at Fort St George for the first time as Chief Minister,… Continue reading "Pandemic has taught many lessons: Stalin"