Celebrations of Republic day

Celebrations of Republic day

Indian and Pakistani B.S.F exchanged sweets

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Indian & Pakistani troops exchanged sweets along the Line of Control in Poonch sector in Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday. Even as cross-border bus service & trade remained suspended after beheading of two Indian soldiers. Indian & Pakistani soldiers exchanged sweets at the Chakan Da Bagh cross point along the LoC in Poonch sector as a goodwill gesture, Army officials said. High security in delhi Delhi geared up for Republic Day celebrations on Friday with a ground-to-air security apparatus put in place & authorities rushing through final touches for the event which showcases country's military might & cultural diversity.

• Around 25,000 police personnel, including those from paramilitary forces & sharpshooters from the elite National Security Guards [NSG] were deployed across the city in the run-up to the national celebrations.
• Vehicles entering the city were randomnly checked.

Weather is also Pleasant

• The minimum temperature for the day was recorded at 6.4 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal & up by 0.8 degrees from yesterday's 5.6 degrees Celsius.
• Though there was a smog cover in the early hours, the thin veil gave way to the sun as the day progressed.
• As the city witnessed a terror strike only four months ago, the security establishment left no stone unturned to ensure an incident-free celebrations.

Celebrations

The Republic Day ceremonies will highlight the nation's achievements in various fields, the military prowess, scintillating display of air power as also country's rich & diverse cultural heritage. The highlights of this year will also be the above 5,000 km range Agni-V missile.

Bhutan King chief guest at Republic Day parade

• The Young Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was the chief guest at India's Republic Day programme on Saturday. He described ties between the two countries as "borne on the spirit of trust, interdependence & constancy". Bhutan King is known for inviting his subjects for tea at his palace in the picturesque Bhutanese capital of Thimphu, shares the honour of being the Chief Guest.

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