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R-Day flypast spectacle: 54 aircraft including Rafel, Sukhoi, Jaguar & Tejas roar skies aircraft participated in the flypast.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The most eagerly awaited part of the Republic Day Parade on Friday was ‘The Flypast’ -- a breathtaking airshow by 54 aircraft and helicopters. These included three aircraft from the French Air and Space Force, 46 from the Indian Air Force, one from the Indian Navy, and four helicopters from the Indian Army. intage as well as modern V aircraft such as Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’, Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, Dakota, Dornier, C-17, C-130J as well as Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’, Advanced Light Helicopters and Apaches displayed various formations, including 'Tejas', 'Netra', 'Varuna', 'Vajraang', 'Trishul', 'Amrit', 'Prachand', 'Arjan' and Tangail. The concluding Vertical Charlie maneuver was performed by a Rafale fighter aircraft. The 54 aircraft comprising 29 fighter aircraft, eight transport, 13 helicopters and one heritage
Rafel, Sukhoi, Jaguar, C-295, C-17, LCH Prachand helicopter and Mig-29 aircraft were the part of the flypast during the Republic Day. Four Tejas aircraft made their debut in the Republic Day Parade. Four aircraft from the Indian Army and one from the Indian Navy also flew in two separate formations with the IAF aircraft. All these aircraft operated from six different bases. The IAF said that participating aircraft flew in several formations. It included Dhwaj Formation, Rudra formation, Baaz Formation, Prachand Formation, Tangail Formation, Arjan Formation, Netra Formation and Varuna Formation. Dhwaj formation comprising four Mi-17 IV helicopters were flown in an 'Inverted Wine Glass' formation, trooping the National Ensign, as well as those of the three services. Helicopters of the formation showered flower petals on the audience. The 'Rudra' formation comprised helicopters from the Army Aviation Corps and included one LCH Prachand and three ALH WSI helicopters flown in a four aircraft 'Diamond' formation and
Republic Day Parade 2024: Best marching contingents and tableaux awarded (MoD) official said.
Baaz Formation. Three MiG-29 aircraft also participated in flypast in a 'Vic' formation, the IAF said. According to the IAF, Prachand formation had an LCH Prachand helicopter in lead, with two Apache and ALH MK-IV aircraft together flying in a five aircraft 'Arrow' formation. Tangail formation, comprising one Dakota aircraft in lead, with two Dornier aircraft in echelon, flew in 'Vic' formation. A C-295 aircraft flanked by two C-130 aircraft in echelon, flew as the Arjan formation. Netra formation, comprising one AEW and C aircraft and two Su30 aircraft in echelon, were flown in 'Vic' Formation. An Indian Navy P-81, flanked by two IAF Su-30 aircraft were flown as the 'Varuna' formation. The IAF said that Bheem formation comprising a C-17 and two Su-30 aircraft in echelon (streaming fuel) did flypast in 'Vic' formation. Making its debut in the Republic Day Parade, was the Tejas formation, comprising four Tejas aircraft in 'Diamond' formation. Vajraang formation, comprising six Rafale aircraft, were flown in 'Inverted wine glass' formation.
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New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Tuesday gave away the best marching contingents and tableaux awards for the Republic Day Parade. He announced separate results, one by a panel of judges and the other through an online public vote conducted by MyGov. Three panels of judges were appointed to assess the performance of Marching Contingents from three Services, Marching Contingents from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)/other auxiliary forces, and tableaux from various States/ Union Territories and Ministries/ Departments. Odisha was adjudged the best state/union territory (UT) tableau by a panel of judges whereas Sikh Regiment Contingent as best marching contingent among the three services, and Delhi Police Women Contingent named best marching contingent among Central Armed Police Forces/ other auxiliary forces in both categories, an Ministry of Defence
The MoD in a statement added that best states/UTs tableau award was given to Odisha's Woman Empowerment in Viksit Bharat, followed by Gujarat (Dhordo: A Global Icon Of Gujarat's Border Tourism) and Tamil Nadu (Kudavolai System in ancient Tamil Nadu -- Mother of Democracy). Ministry of Culture's tableau based on the theme 'Bharat: Mother of Democracy' bagged the top position among Ministries/ Departments in the panel of judges section. Special Prize was given to Central Public Works Department (Central Vista -- Viksit Bharat Ka Pratibimb) whereas special memento was given to 'Vande Bharatam' – Dance Group, the MoD official added. The MoD said that in addition to the panel of judges, a web page was created on MyGov platform for online registration of citizens for watching the Republic Day Parade and Beating the Retreat Ceremony 2024 online. An online poll was conducted by MyGov for the citizens to vote for their favourite tableau from states/UTs and Ministries/ Departments as well as among the marching contingents to select the best among the popular choice category.
R-Day functions pass off R-Day Parade begins with ‘Aavaahan’, peacefully in J&K President’s buggy makes a comeback Droupadi Murmu and chief guest French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Kartavya Path in a horse-pulled buggy, the practice which made a comeback after a gap of 40 years. New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu led the Nation in celebrating the 75th Republic Day on Friday as she unfurled the national flag at Kartavya Path in the national capital and the parade began with ‘Aavaahan’, a band performance by over 100 women artists playing various types of percussion instruments, symbolising Nari Shakti, a new element added to the customary march. In a revival of tradition, President
For the first time ever, the parade was heralded by over 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments. The parade commenced with the music of Sankh, Naadswaram, Nagada, etc. played by these women artists. Kartavya Path also witnessed a march past by a combined Band and Marching contingent of the French Armed Forces. A 30-member band contingent headed by Captain Khourda, which was followed by a
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that based on the twin themes of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka’, this year’s parade was witnessing the participation of around 13,000 Special Guests -- an initiative which provided an opportunity to people from all walks of life to take part in the celebrations and encourage Jan Bhagidari in this national festival. The parade is a showcase of India’s rich cultural diversity, unity, progress, its military prowess on the back of increasing indigenous capabilities, and the growing Nari Shakti, the MoD official added.
1500 farmers witness R-Day parade on special invitation Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana to witness the parade.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) At least 1500 farmers on Friday witnessed the 75th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare had extended the invitations to these 1500 farmers, who are beneficiaries of Central government schemes such as
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The government had invited over 15,000 guests to witness the Republic Day parade. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare had also organised a two-day program and training for their special invitees on January 25 and 26. The ministry said that a comprehensive training session on key government schemes and
activity incurring tourism that has taken place in the UT under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
90-member marching contingent, led by Captain Noel.
initiatives such as Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, Per Drop More Crop, PMFBY etc and a field visit to the renowned fields of PUSA campus were organised for the farmers on January 25. It said that on January 26, these special invitees witnessed the spectacular parade at Kartavya Path and after the parade, Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda interacted with the farmers at PUSA.
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Jammu/Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) 75th Republic Day functions passed off peacefully in J&K on Friday as Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha unfurled the national flag and took the salute at the main function held at the M.A. Stadium in Jammu. Earlier, the Lt. Governor laid a wreath at the Balidan Stambh in Jammu to pay tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. Later, Sinha unfurled the national flag and took salute at an impressive parade in M.A.Stadium in Jammu. Smartly turned out contingents of CAPFs, local police, home guards and school children marched past the podium where Sinha took salute. The L-G greeted the people on the 75th Republic Day of the country and said that the nation will never forget its martyrs who had laid down their lives to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country. He also spoke of the great transformation in every sphere of
He said the days of shutdowns, stone pelting and street violence had ended in Kashmir and the dawn of development had started paying dividends to the common man. In the Valley, the main Republic Day function took place at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar where R.R. Bhatnagar, advisor of the Lt Governor unfurled the national flag and took salute at the parade. Foolproof security arrangements had been made to secure the venues of the main functions in Jammu and Srinagar. Special arrangements had been made to ensure the maximum participation of the public in these functions while no restrictions on public movement and the mobile phones were imposed anywhere in the Valley. Smartly dressed contingents of police, paramilitary forces, home guards and school children took part in the parade at Srinagar. The main function was followed by cultural programmes depicting unity in diversity of the two regions of J&K. Republic Day functions were also held at all other district headquarters in J&K.
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