Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Tricolour, Talent and Tribute Mark Nizamabad Independence Day
The Tricolour is the name of India's flag, and its colours were flying high in the city of Nizamabad on Saturday.
That day was India's 80th Independence Day, a special day when the country celebrates being free.
A big celebration took place at the Police Parade Ground.
The chief guest was P. Sudarshan Reddy, who is the State Government Advisor.
He hoisted the national flag and took the police salute.
Many workers were given certificates because they did a great job, and policemen got medals as a special honour.
Freedom fighters, the heroes who helped India become free, and their families were also thanked.
Students from four different schools danced and sang patriotic songs for everyone.
Guests could also visit stalls showing government programmes for farming, schools, hospitals and more.
It was a day of joy, pride and saying thank you to people who serve the country.
The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at the Police Parade Ground in Nizamabad on Saturday.
State Government Advisor P. Sudarshan Reddy attended as chief guest and hoisted the national flag before receiving the police salute.
He inspected stalls showcasing development and welfare programmes in agriculture, education, healthcare, rural development, irrigation and housing.
Employees received certificates for outstanding service, while policemen who received medals were honoured.
Students from four schools gave cultural performances to patriotic songs, and freedom fighters and their families were felicitated.
- Who
- State Government Advisor P. Sudarshan Reddy, who was chief guest, along with MLAs, senior officials, police personnel, students, freedom fighters and members of the public.
- What
- The 80th Independence Day celebrations featuring flag hoisting, a police salute, development stalls, awards for employees and policemen, and cultural performances by students.
- When
- On Saturday, the 80th Independence Day.
- Where
- At the Police Parade Ground in Nizamabad.
- Why
- To mark the 80th anniversary of India's Independence and to honour freedom fighters, employees and police personnel.
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Chief guest
- State Government Advisor P. Sudarshan Reddy
- Venue
- Police Parade Ground, Nizamabad
- Stalls covered
- Agriculture, education, healthcare, rural development, irrigation, housing
- Awards
- Certificates for outstanding service; medals for policemen
- Performing schools
- Kanjara Residential Girls' School, Vishwa Vikas High School, Navipet Girls' ZP High School, Time School
- Felicitated
- Freedom fighters and their families
- Participants
- MLAs, senior officials, police personnel, students, freedom fighters and the public