Page 18 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
Unvaccinated people, children below 15 yrs not allowed at R-Day parade
Police also said that people will have to adhere to all Covid-protocols, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing, at the programme on Rajpath on January 26
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Over 27,000 security personnel deployed in Delhi ahead of Republic Day
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Sunday said that over 27,000 personnel have been deployed in the national capital in view of the Republic Day
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DRDO to display two tableaux at Republic Day parade: Defence Ministry
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will display two tableaux at the forthcoming Republic Day Parade on January 26, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.
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Gujarat tableau on Republic Day to showcase 1922 Pal Dadhvav martyrs
The Gujarat tableau at the Republic Day parade this year will depict the massacre of Pal and Dadhvav villages of Sabarkantha
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Republic Day: Gandhi's favourite hymn dropped from Beating Retreat ceremony
The Beating Retreat used to end with the 'Abide With Me' hymn
Partly cloudy sky forecast in national capital on Republic Day
The maximum temperature on January 26 is likely to hover between 17-19 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to settle around 5-7 degrees Celsius, the IMD said on Saturday
Republic Day parade to have 25 tableaux, 16 marching contingents
The Army will be represented by a mounted column of cavalry, 14 mechanised columns, six marching contingents and a flypast by advanced light helicopters of its aviation wing
R-Day: Delhi turns into fortress; CP Asthana reviews security preparations
As the nation gears up for the Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Police and the security agencies are sparing no effort to secure the national capital amidst various threats.
Explained: How are Republic Day parade tableaux designed and selected?
The defence ministry provides each participant with one tractor and one trailer, and the tableau should fit on that
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Republic Day: Red Fort to remain shut for visitors from January 22-26
The Delhi Police took to Twitter to inform the citizens
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Delhi Police cancels leave of personnel over Republic Day function
The Delhi Police has cancelled leave of its personnel, except for medical reasons, in view of Republic Day function, officials said.
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R-Day functions should not be used for political campaigning: Odisha SEC
The State Election Commission (SEC) in Odisha said that the approaching Republic Day functions should not be a platform for political campaigning
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Float rejected by Centre will be part of Tamil Nadu's celebrations: CM
Tamil Nadu's tableau, which was rejected by the Centre, would be showcased in the state's celebrations, M K Stalin said
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R-Day tableau row: Rajnath tries to smooth Mamata's ruffled feathers
In his letter, Singh hinted since the Central Public Works Department's tableau already featured Bose, West Bengal's float was not included for the parade
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Beating Retreat to have show of nearly 1,000 drones by IIT-Delhi startup
The annual Beating the Retreat ceremony, which takes place in the national capital on January 29, will have a show of nearly 1,000 drones by a IIT-Delhi-based startup
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Covid: Only up to 8k people to be allowed to attend R-Day parade this year
The number of people that would be allowed to attend Republic Day parade this year would be curtailed by 70-80 per cent to approximately 5,000-8,000 due to Covid, senior officials of defence ministry.
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Republic day parade to start 30 minutes late than scheduled time
For the first time in 75 years, the Republic Day parade will not start at the scheduled time of 10 am but with a 30-minute delay forced by Covid-19 restrictions
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'Grama One' to be launched in 12 districts on Republic Day: Karnataka CM
Karnataka CM said the ambitious 'Grama One' programme that is aimed at providing services of various departments at the citizens' doorsteps would be a reality from Republic Day
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Republic Day flypast to be 'grandest and largest' with 75 aircraft: IAF
The Republic Day parade on the Rajpath this year will see the "grandest and largest" flypast ever with a total of 75 aircraft to mark the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, an IAF official said
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Traffic advisory issued in Delhi ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal
The Delhi Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal next week.
