69th Republic Day is being celebrated with patriotic fervor in Nepal. The main function was held at Indian Embassy in Kathmandu where Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri hoisted the national flag. Our correspondent reports that hundreds of Indian nationals also joined the Republic Day celebrations.<br/> '''''<br/>After unfurling tri-color Ambassador Puri read out President's message. He handed over cheques and blankets to the widows and dependents of ex servicemen. On this occasion 30 ambulances, 6 buses and books were also gifted to various health facilities and educational institutions of Nepal. <br/><br/>Indian Ambassador also awarded prizes to 5 students for essay competition on the " Life and Teachings of Sardar Patel" organised in October last year. <br/><br/>The splended performance by the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya and Modern Indian School, artists of Indian Cultural Center and Nepalese Army band enthralled audience with the feeling of patriotism. Raj Kumar AIR News Kathmandu.<br/><br/>The Republic Day is also being celebrated in other parts of Nepal. In Birgunj, Consul General of India B.C. Pradhan unfurled the national flag.<br/><br/>In Bhutan also Republic Day is being celebrated with patriotic fervor. Indian Ambassador Jaideep Sarkar hoisted tri-color at the Indian Embassy in Thimphu. <br/><br/>Besides officers and staff of Embassy of India and their family members a large number of people from Indian community also participated in the Republic Day celebrations.