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August 15, 2015 2:59 PM

Indian community in Dhaka celebrates 69th Independence day

The Indian community in Dhaka celebrated the 69th Independence day today with traditional patriotism and fevour. The function was organised by the Indian High Commission in the New Chancery, and was attended by over five hundred enthusiastic expatriates. <br/><br/>Indian High Commissione...

August 15, 2015 2:54 PM

PM stresses on farmers' welfare; Ministry of Agriculture to be renamed

The Prime Minister stressed on the need for farmers' welfare, and declared that the Ministry of Agriculture would be renamed as the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. <br/><br/>He said that his Government was focusing on raising farm productivity, and providing elect...

August 15, 2015 2:27 PM

67 Gallantry Awards announced

President Pranab Mukherjee has approved 67 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces Personnel and members of Paramilitary Forces.<br/><br/>These include two Kirti Chakras, 10 Shaurya Chakras, one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 49 Gallantry Sena Medals, two Gallantry Nao Sena Medals and three Gal...

August 15, 2015 2:26 PM

PIB launches its blog

The Press Information Bureau, under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today launched its blog to mark the country&apos;s 69th Independence Day.<br/><br/>The blog, pibindia.wordpress.com, currently has posts and articles by various Union Ministers such as Rural Develop...

August 15, 2015 2:00 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee pays tributes to martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti

President Pranab Mukherjee today paid tributes to martyrs at the Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of 69th Independence Day.<br/><br/>Mr Mukherjee laid a wreath at the memorial to mark the occasion.<br/><br/>The President was accompanied by Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force.&...

August 15, 2015 12:53 PM

Pak PM greets people of India on I-day

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has greeted the people of India on the occasion of Independence Day. In his message to Primer Minister Narendra Modi, Sharief said, "We in Pakistan sincerely hope to settle all bilateral issues through a sustained and comprehensive dialogue." <br/&gt...

August 15, 2015 8:14 AM

PM terms President&apos;s address to nation as insightful

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the President's address to the nation as insightful.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Modi said, an insightful address by the President on the eve of Independence Day.<br/><br/>Mr Modi also posted the President's address on his twitter...

August 15, 2015 8:11 AM

SC seeks govt response on slaughterhouses modernisation

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to file a composite affidavit indicating number of licensed abattoirs in the country, the progress made in modernising them and in eliminating cruelty towards animals brought there for slaughtering.<br/><br/>A bench comprising justices Madan B Lokur and...

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