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Indian Embassy Marks 70th Republic Day

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Indian Embassy Marks 70th Republic Day
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January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital. According to the embassy, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, hoisted the national flag of India and read out the message of India’s president on the occasion.
 
The flag-hoisting ceremony was attended by over 1500 Indians and friends of India, reads a statement issued by the embassy. The students of the Kendriya Vidyalaya, Modern Indian School and Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre, Kathmandu sung patriotic songs followed by a performance by the Nepal Army band.
 
On the occasion, the Indian ambassador honoured the widows and next of kin of deceased soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by distributing their dues worth Rs 72.6 million and a blanket to each. Reiterating its commitment towards helping ex-servicemen, the embassy unveiled the ‘Bhu Puu-2018’ magazine covering the welfare initiatives of the Government of India for ex-servicemen domiciled in Nepal.
 
On the occasion, the Indian envoy also presented the keys of 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit organizations and educational institutions of different districts of Nepal.
 
The embassy said that the Government of India has gifted a total of 722 ambulances and 142 buses to various organizations across Nepal since 1994 to expand access to healthcare and educational services in Nepal. The embassy also announced book grant to 54 educational institutions and libraries across Nepal to promote access to educational material to students in remote areas.
 
 
 

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