Dharamshala, Jan. 26 -- Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri today said that 297 new electric buses will be inducted into the fleet of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) to strengthen public transport and promote green mobility in the state.

Presiding over the district-level 77th Republic Day function at the Police Ground in Dharamshala, Agnihotri unfurled the national flag and took the salute at an impressive parade presented by contingents of the Army, Police, Home Guards, NSS, Scouts and Guides.

Extending Republic Day greetings to the people, the Deputy CM said the day marks the historic implementation of the Constitution, establishing India as the world's largest democratic republic. He paid rich tributes to freedom figh...