Shimla, Aug. 15 -- On the occasion of the country's 79th Independence Day, Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Mukesh Agnihotri, hoisted the tricolour at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla on Friday and extended greetings to the people of the state and the nation.

On the occasion, Agnihotri said, "This programme has been held at the historic Ridge Ground. On this occasion, we wish to extend Independence Day greetings to the people of the state. From here, we have also presented before the public how the Government of Himachal Pradesh is working for the state's development. We remember those who contributed to India's freedom struggle, and also recall that Himachal Pradesh has four Param Vir Chakra recipients for service to the natio...