Pomp and pageantry mark R-Day celebration in Bangalore
Tuesday - Jan 26, 2010, 03:13pm (GMT+5.5)
Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Pomp and pageantry and bright sunshine marked the 61st Republic Day celebrations Tuesday in India's tech hub amid tight security.
Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj unfurled the tricolour at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw parade ground in the heart of the city and inspected the guard of honour, standing in a moving open jeep, as about 10,000 people, including VIPs and dignitaries, witnessed the two-hour long festival.
After delivering the R-Day address, the governor took the salute at a march past conducted by battalions of the armed forces, Border Security Force, State Reserve Police, City Armed Reserve and Home Guards.
The battalions were followed by contingents of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) representing the army, navy and air wing, boys and girls of Bharat Scouts and Guides, excise, civil defence, traffic and music bands of the three services, the police band and school children.
The popular patriotic song - "Saare Jahaan Se Accha Hindustan Hamaara" - rendered by the music bands in unison was hailed with thunderous applause and cheers by hundreds of children from around the parade ground.
After the ceremonial parade, about 2,600 boys and girls from various schools across the city participated in cultural programmes, including national and state songs, dances and music to mark the day.
The event passed off peacefully with about 1,000 police personnel maintaining vigil in and around the parade ground.
Three platoons each of the Rapid Response Team and the City Armed Reserve were stationed at the venue to ensure safety.
The city police also installed 16 closed circuit television cameras in and around the venue for surveillance and security of VIPs, dignitaries and the people.
Visitors were banned from carrying handbags, cameras, mobile phones and umbrellas inside the venue for security reasons.
| Other Articles: |
 |
Indian youths value R-Day but enjoy holiday more (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Morning sun brings relief to Lucknow (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Bihar ignores Maoist threats to celebrate R-Day (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Disaster averted as Iran Air flight lands with burst tyres (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Radio programme for soldiers going strong since WW II (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Shimla is bereft of snow cover this year (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Kerala governor's R-Day message: Curb violence against women (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
President Patil awards Ashok Chakras on R-Day (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
No flower shower this R-Day (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Crowds at R-Day parade undeterred by fog (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
We must continue with our democratic principles and way of life, says President Patil (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
President Patil gives a call for second Green Revolution (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Gilani's comment that Pak can't guarantee against another 26/11 attack irresponsible: Chidambaram (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
India needs a roadmap for inclusive growth, says President Patil (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Mobile phone services jammed in Jammu and Kashmir (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
BJP not anti-Muslim, it is anti-Pakistan, says Gadkari (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Gadkari defends Pawar, blames PM for price rise (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
We need consensus to keep criminals out of politics, says Sonia (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Freedom fighter in Bihar leads a desolate life (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
BASIC ministers underscore centrality of UNFCCC process in joint statement (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Maoist leader rejects talks offer in an open letter to Mamata Banerjee (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
In Orissa, thousands defy Maoist boycott call to celebrate R-Day (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Aamir Khan, Rehman, among Padma awardees (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Mindless violence by Maoists kills four villagers (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
Foggy start to Republic Day in Delhi, flights, trains hit (26th Jan, 2010) |
|
|
Jobs |
Blog |
Yellow Pages |
Games |
Jokes |
Chat |
e-Cards |
Astrology |
Articles |
Recipes |
Send Gifts
Today : Wednesday - May 22, 2013, 12:56pm (GMT+5.5)
