Shimla, Jan. 26 -- Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla unfurled the National Flag at the State-level celebration of the 77th Republic Day held at the historic Ridge, Shimla, today.

After unfurling the Tricolour, the Governor inspected the parade led by Additional Superintendent of Police, Shimla, Mehar Panwar, and took the salute from an impressive march past commanded by Lt. Shashwat Tiwari of 1 J&K Rifles. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Lady Governor Janaki Shukla were also present on the occasion.

According to the release, the march past featured contingents from the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Sashastra Seema Bal, Punjab Police, Himachal Pradesh Police, Home Guards, Fire Services, Himachal Pradesh Pos...