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India at 75: How did India adopt the Tricolour as its national flag?

Tricolour has evolved over several decades. The Indian flag is said to have been designed for the first time by Sister Nivedita; however, its present form was designed by Pingali Venkayya

India at 75: How did India adopt the Tricolour as its national flag?
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 3:24 PM IST

One who feels for India will hoist tricolour, says Uttarakhand BJP chief

Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt said his demand for photos of houses which have not hoisted the national flag was only meant for party workers and not for the general public

One who feels for India will hoist tricolour, says Uttarakhand BJP chief
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 2:43 PM IST

Independence Day: Tricolour fly-past over Hudson, billboard at Times Square

A fly-past by a 220 ft-long majestic Indian tricolour, made of Khadi, over Hudson river and the display of a giant billboard at theTimes Square are planned to mark 75 years of India's Independence

Independence Day: Tricolour fly-past over Hudson, billboard at Times Square
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 1:43 PM IST

What are the dos and don'ts of hoisting the Tricolour?

India will celebrate 75 years of independence this Monday. From WhatsApp profile pictures to road crossings, tricolors are flying everywhere. Do you know about the rules governing the national flag?

What are the dos and don'ts of hoisting the Tricolour?
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Har Ghar Tiranga: Cost and places from where you can buy Indian Flag

The Har Ghar Tiranga initiative by the Government of India is all set to become a national mass movement. How much does a Tiranga cost, and where and how can you buy it for your home?

Har Ghar Tiranga: Cost and places from where you can buy Indian Flag
Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 4:48 PM IST

'Shameful' to extract price of 'Tiranga' from poor's food: Varun Gandhi

BJP MP Varun Gandhi alleged that ration card holders are being forced to buy the national flag

'Shameful' to extract price of 'Tiranga' from poor's food: Varun Gandhi
Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 1:42 PM IST

Govt urges states to actively encourage all to hoist tricolour on Aug 13-15

Centre has urged the states to actively encourage the people to put up the national flag atop their houses on Independence Day under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' as a mark of gratitude to national heroes

Govt urges states to actively encourage all to hoist tricolour on Aug 13-15
Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 12:26 PM IST

Mission to make 5,000 Khadi national flags for free distribution on I-Day

Atleast five village panchayats in Tamil Nadu would fly the Khadi national flags exclusively produced by the Avvai Ashram of the Gandhigram Trust in Sivasailam, this Independence Day.

Mission to make 5,000 Khadi national flags for free distribution on I-Day
Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 11:19 AM IST

India at 75: Here are some do's and don'ts about hoisting the Tricolour

As people participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day, this is what the Flag Code of India lets you do

India at 75: Here are some do's and don'ts about hoisting the Tricolour
Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 9:33 AM IST

Anurag Thakur urges youth to hoist Tricolour from August 13 to 15

Union Minister Anurag Thakur has urged the youth to unfurl Tiranga at their homes from August 13 to 15 as a part of the celebration of "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign in the country

Anurag Thakur urges youth to hoist Tricolour from August 13 to 15
Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 7:03 AM IST

Where did Nehru unfurl the Tricolour on August 15, 1947? Not the Red Fort

Where did Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru unfurl the Tricolour for the first time after India attained independence on August 15 1947? Find out here

Where did Nehru unfurl the Tricolour on August 15, 1947? Not the Red Fort
Updated On : 09 Aug 2022 | 4:07 PM IST

Har Ghar Tiranga: Post Offices to remain open on all days till I-Day

Special arrangements will be made for the sale of national flags on public holidays that is on August 7th, 9th and 14th through at least one counter at Post Offices.

Har Ghar Tiranga: Post Offices to remain open on all days till I-Day
Updated On : 06 Aug 2022 | 10:40 PM IST

Ahead of 75th I-Day, Chhattisgarh SHGs get govt help to stitch tricolour

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced commemorating the Mahotsav week from August 11 to 17 and unfurling the tricolour at their houses and government buildings

Ahead of 75th I-Day, Chhattisgarh SHGs get govt help to stitch tricolour
Updated On : 05 Aug 2022 | 7:01 AM IST

Har Ghar Tiranga: How India plans to take the Tricolour to every corner

The Ministry of Culture has launched a website under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign that allows Indians to pin a tricolour at their location, which will be considered virtual hoisting

Har Ghar Tiranga: How India plans to take the Tricolour to every corner
Updated On : 04 Aug 2022 | 1:37 PM IST

PM Modi changes display picture to 'Tricolour', asks people to do same

PM Narendra Modi put 'tiranga' as the display picture of his social media accounts and urged people to do the same as part of a collective movement to celebrate the Tricolour

PM Modi changes display picture to 'Tricolour', asks people to do same
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 9:43 AM IST

75th I-Day: 'Inspire others to use national flag as profile pic,' says Shah

Shah said Modi has started 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign to hoist the tricolour at every home from August 13 to 15, praising the valour of freedom fighters on the occasion of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'

75th I-Day: 'Inspire others to use national flag as profile pic,' says Shah
Updated On : 31 Jul 2022 | 5:11 PM IST

Telangana govt to distribute 12 mn national flags for I-Day celebrations

Telangana government has decided to celebrate "Swatantra Bharatha Vajrotsava Dwi Saptaham" and also distribute 1.20 crore national flags for hoisting across the state

Telangana govt to distribute 12 mn national flags for I-Day celebrations
Updated On : 24 Jul 2022 | 11:02 AM IST

PM Modi urges people to hoist, display tricolour at home between Aug 13-15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to people to strengthen the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement by hoisting or displaying the national flag in their homes between August 13-15

PM Modi urges people to hoist, display tricolour at home between Aug 13-15
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 11:07 AM IST

Over 8 mn national flags to be hoisted across Assam from Aug 13 to 15

Along with the rest of the country, 80 lakh national flags will be hoisted in houses, offices and commercial establishments across Assam from August 13 to 15, 2022.

Over 8 mn national flags to be hoisted across Assam from Aug 13 to 15
Updated On : 19 Jul 2022 | 12:07 PM IST

To mark 'Swatantrata Saptah', UP CM asks all to hoist national flag at home

CM Yogi Adityanath asks people of Uttar Pradesh to hoist national flag over their houses during the "Swatantrata Saptah" from August 11 to 17, marking 75 years of India's independence

To mark 'Swatantrata Saptah', UP CM asks all to hoist national flag at home
Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 8:41 AM IST