Chandigarh, Aug. 15 -- The 79th Independence Day was marked with grandeur and patriotic fervor at Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sports Stadium, where Punjab's Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Forest, and Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak hoisted the national flag. The ceremony featured the National Anthem and a salute by Punjab Police jawans, with the minister inspecting the parade.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Kataruchak congratulated the people and outlined the Punjab government's achievements under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He emphasized the state's commitment to fulfilling the vision of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for India's freedom. Key initiatives include naming Mohali International Airport after...