Independence Day is being celebrated across the country. In Punjab, state level Independence Day function is being held at Amritsar, where Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal will unfurl the national flag. The government will honour 37 persons for their outstanding performance in the fields of bravery, social work, art and culture.In Haryana, Independence Day functions are being organised at district, tehsil and block headquarters. People have gathered in large numbers to celebrate this historic day.Madhya Pradesh government has organised a function in Bhopal to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Indian Hockey team's victory over Germany in Berlin Olympic. It was on this day in 1936 that Indian Hockey team crushed Germany 8-1 to win Gold medal in Berlin Olympic. In Srinagar, the main function will be held at Bakshi Stadium where the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will unfurl the national flag and take salute on the march past. Elaborate security arrangements have been made throughout the country. The Union Home Ministry has issued a country-wide alert asking states to tighten security at sensitive locations and installations to thwart any attempt of terror strike.