The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in Himachal Pradesh today. <br />''<br />''The state-level function took place at the historic Ridge Maidan in the capital Shimla, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar unfurled the national flag and took salute of the parade. <br />''<br />''Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was also present on this occasion.<br />''<br />''Cultural programs, including tableaux of two dozen departments, including Him Urja, Horticulture, Tourism, NRHM, Police, and Women and Child Development Department, were also the center of attraction.<br />''<br />''Republic Day celebrations were also organized in other districts where state ministers and chief parliamentary secretaries hoisted the national flag.<br />