Independence Day

Under the "Freedom Travel" initiative, the Kochi Metro authority launched the scheme, which allows travel to commuters at Rs 10 only. Launched on August 15, as a part of the "Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" travellers can take any distance ticket taken from any station in between 6 am to 11 pm, will be for Rs 10. The freedom ride, in association with MyByk will begin from JLN Stadium.

Indian Chief Ministers (CMs) like K Chandrashekar Rao (Telangana,) YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (Andhra Pradesh,) Eknath Shinde (Maharashtra,) and others celebrate the 76th Independence Day. The ministers hoist national flag, at respective events organised by their respective states. In AP, Jagan Mohan Reddy hoisted the national flag. In Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde celebrated the I-Day and unfurled the national flag. He also urged the citizens to… read-more

Marking the historic 75 years of Independence Day, on August 15, the Defence Forces of India are celebrating the 76th Independence Day.  As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), commemorative visits are being undertaken by Indian Navy ships to foreign ports on every continent (except Antarctica).  Furthermore, the Indian Air Force also celebrates the event at air bases. Whereas, the Indian Army unfurled 75-foot Tiranga.

Ahead of India's 75th Independence Day, a grenade was hurled at patrol in J&K's Kulgam district, killing one policeman on August 13. Earlier on August 11, four officials including a junior commissioner officer were killed, as terrorists attempted to storm an army camp in J&K's Rajouri district. Meanwhile, security has been tightened across the country to avoid any untoward incident leading to Independence day celebrations.

The President of India, Draupadi Murmu will address the nation, on August 14, the eve of the 76th Independence Day. The address to the nation will be telecasted on All India Radio (AIR) network, followed by Doordarshan, in English and Hindi, at 7:00 pm. Furthermore, this is the first address to the nation after Draupadi Murmu was elected as the President of India, in July.