It has been decided that the Republic Day celebrations will now be week-long from January 23-30 every year. The celebrations will commence on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Horoscope Today, Jan 26: Today is Navami Tithi and Magha Krishna Paksha. Swati Nakshatra will remain till 10.07 am after which Vishakha Nakshatra will take place. Today 73rd Republic Day is being celebrated with great pomp and show in India. Therefore it becomes crucial to know your astrological prediction from Acharya Indu Prakash who also lists out measures to make it even better.
The Delhi Police has reportedly got a few calls in this connection and they are taking the input seriously. Recently a case of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act was lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Jaswinder Singh Multani, a German-based Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) member.
Happy 73rd Republic Day 2022: Republic Day or Gantantra Divas is a day of pride for all us Indians and therefore it becomes important to wish your near and dear ones on social media. This is the reason why we've brought forth the wishes, quotes, greetings, HD images, WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook messages which you can send your family and friends on this patriotic day.
As part of the ongoing #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence’ (AKAM), a specially decorated Metro train was launched in the presence of Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, and other senior officials at Yamuna Bank Metro Station.
India attained its independence on 15 August 1947 though the nation did not have a permanent constitution, instead, the country was functional on the laws that were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935. On 29 August 1947, a resolution was moved for the appointment of the Drafting Committee for the development of a permanent constitution with Dr B R Ambedkar as chairman.
On Republic Day 2022, let's recall the revolutionary and powerful thoughts of our freedom fighters that encouraged the people to dream of a free India. Here are some inspirational quotes Bhagat Singh, Lal Bahadur Shastri and others that continue to ignite the fire of patriotism within us.
The work on the re-development of Rajpath was going on under the Central Vista Project due to which this year, the ceremonial boulevard will look more beautiful than before.
Three marching contingents of the Indian Army will wear uniforms and carry rifles from previous decades, while one contingent will wear the new combat uniform and carry the latest Tavor rifles at Republic Day Parade-2022 (RDP-2022) as a part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrating the 75th year of India's independence.
Govt of India has been conferring PMRBP awards as the recognition to children residing in India, above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years for their exceptional achievement in six categories, namely Innovation, Social Service, Scholastic, Sports, Art and Culture, and Bravery.
This was the first time India began Republic Day celebrations from January 23 instead of January 24, to include the birth anniversary of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Netaji's grandnephews Sugata Bose and Chandra Kumar Bose too appreciated the announcement made by PM Modi.
The ceremony would be presided over by the Integrated Defence Staff chief Air Marshal Balabadhra Radha Krishna who would merge the two flames, officials said.
On Republic Day itself, non-scheduled flights and charter flights will not be allowed to land or take off from the Delhi airport between 7 am-1 pm and between 2 pm-6.30 pm, it mentioned.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and the cases rising, this would be the second year in a row when there would be no foreign leader as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations.
Some senior officials of the defence ministry said that the number of people that would be allowed to attend the Republic Day parade this year would be curtailed by 70-80 per cent to approximately 5,000-8,000 due to the ongoing wave of COVID-19.
The state's programme will be a curtailed one of 30 minutes duration because of the Covid-19 pandemic situation. According to senior officials of the state home department, Netaji is going to be the central theme in the state's Republic Day function. Tableaux of Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Airforce and Kolkata Police will also be showcased at the Red Road function, which will be graced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Delhi DCP said he has briefed the police personnel about the necessary precautions that need to be followed and has tightened the security arrangements in New Delhi.
While some leaders from the non-BJP ruled states including Kerala alleged that it was an "insult" by the Centre, sources at the Union government rejected the charge and decried the "wrong precedent" by chief ministers to portray the outcome of an objective process carried by an expert committee as a ''flashpoint'' between the Centre and the states.
The Traffic Police said that restrictions will be imposed at Rajpath-Rafi Marg, Rajpath-Janpath, Rajpath-Mansingh Rd and Rajpath-C-Hexagon. The timings of the restrictions are between 9 am to 12 pm, they said.
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