Dehradun, Nov. 8 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Gairsain, 7 Nov: A grand tricolour rally was organised in the summer capital, Gairsain, today, to commemorate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', the National Song of India. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of various schools.

Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan and Karnaprayag MLA Anil Nautiyal also joined the rally, which began at Ramlila Maidan and passed through the main market, Dak Bangla Road, Tehsil, before returning to its starting point.

Students from Shri Guru Ram Rai School, Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Saraswati Shishu Mandir, JSNSN, Adarsh Public School, and Seedling School took part in the procession and were seen singing 'Vande M...