Independence  

The 75th Indian Independence day is around the corner and it’s time for the patriotic fever to send waves across the country. We hear “Har Ghar Tiranga” meaning “Let there be tricolor in every house”. And VGP Marine Kingdom is no different.

National Handloom Day is to be celebrated on 7th August, the preparations for which are being made all over the country| This is the 8th Handloom Day in the country at the 75th Amrit Mahotsav of Independence and will be celebrated by Prime Minister of the country, Shri Narendra Modi, through his tweet, has also urged the countrymen that, "Let us support "local for vocal" handloom products!

The National flag of India in its current form was first adopted during the Constituent Assembly held on July 22, 1947.

Let's revisit the story of how a man who had never visited India, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, got the task of 'drawing' the lines of partition.

The Empire State building would be lit in the hues of the national flag. The day would end with a gala cruise on the Hudson River, attended by top government officials, special guests and members of Indian American community.

On the 75th year of independence, here are some numbers that every Indian must be proud of and reflects upon its true potential

Oil PSUs have supported various art and crafts in the country, in line with the government’s commemoration of 75 years of Indian Independence – Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav
 

Modi listed 5 pillars for celebrating India's 75 years of independence: "Freedom struggle, Achievements@75, Actions@75, Resolve@75, Ideas@75."
 

PM Narendra Modi also released a postage stamp to mark the beginning of the centenary celebrations

Over a thousand soldiers martyred, another 3000 injured. The first India-Pakistan war has left a lasting imprint on the nation's mind. Barely two months after independence, on October 22, 1947, Pakistan's proxy raiders backed by its army invaded Jammu and Kashmir to capture it. The raiders plundered and killed hundreds of innocent people before being ruthlessly defeated by the Indian armed forces.  

This year, India is observing a black day on October 22 to mark the brutal onslaught that Pakistan unleashed on Kashmir in 1947. 
 
Let's take a look at some of the innumerable stories of sacrifice and bravery that every Indian should be proud of today

On 74th Independence Day, world-famous Niagara Falls in Canada, Empire State Building in New York, Burj Khalifa in Dubai were lit up in the colours of the Indian national flag.

For every Indian, Independence Day is a day that is an important chapter in history as it broke away from the shackles of the British Raj & became a free country. Today, India marks it’s 73rd year of independence.
 

 On this Independence Day, let’s take a look at some exemplary decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi!

 

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hoisted the Tricolour in Srinagar
 

How does the health ID card, as announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, work?