High alert was sounded throughout Jammu and Kashmir Monday to prevent any untoward incident ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) planned hoisting of the national flag here on Republic Day Jan 26, which the separatists have vowed to oppose. 'The border between the state and Punjab has been sealed to prevent BJP activists entering the state in connection with their proposed flag hoisting march,' a senior police officer said here. Despite Chief Minister Omar Abdullah requesting that nothing should be done to vitiate the law and order situation here, the BJP's youth wing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha has announced that it would go ahead with their Tiranga Yatra and unfurl the national flag in city centre Lal Chowk Jan 26. To counter the BJP march, pro-azadi Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) also announced a march to Lal Chowk on Republic Day. 'In order to hold hassle-free Republic Day functions across the state, it has been decided that nobody would be allowed to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere here,' a senior intelligence officer said here. 'There is nothing new in our arrangements this year,' Senior Superintendent of Police (Srinagar) Ashiq Hussain Bukhari said. Vigil is especially being maintained around city centre Lal Chowk. Six BJP activists were arrested by the police Saturday when they attempted to paste some posters in and around Lal Chowk. Meanwhile, a full dress rehearsal was held in the Bakshi Stadium Monday amid tight security. Smartly dressed police and paramilitary personnel, accompanied by school children, took part in the rehearsal which passed off peacefully.
Orissa Tableau “Jayadev and Gitagovinda” will be presented in the National Level Republic Day Parade on 26.01.2011. The Classical Sanskrit Literature “Gitagovinda” by the saint poet of Orissa Sri Jayadev, is depicted in the Tableau showcasing the rich literary and cultural heritage of the State. ‘Gitagovinda’ has greatly influenced the music, dance, art, architectures and culture of Orissa and outside over the years. It played a very important role in the development of Bhakti cult in India. In the pageantry, Lord Jagannath Temple and different activities in the premises of the Temple have been depicted as the songs of Gitagovinda are recited and performed in Jagannath Temple, Puri. Scene of Sri Jayadev composing Gitagovinda has been displayed on the front of the Tableau. The episodes of Gitagovinda have been neatly painted in pattachitra style on both sides of the Tableau, which are quite attractive and impressive. Young artists from Orissa are giving final touches to the Tableau “Jayadev and Gitagovinda”, at the Delhi Cantonment fabrication site. The Tableau has been designed by Shri Biranchi Prasad Sahu, a prominent artist from Orissa.
This Republic Day half of Meghalaya will be under the shadow of a bandh while the rest will be shaking their legs to the tune of rock music in a jamboree.Out of the seven districts in the state, the four Khasi-Jaintia districts will face the heat of a 24-hour customary shutdown called by the proscribed Khasi outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to protest the celebrations.The bandh will be effective from 6 pm on January 25, HNLC publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw said in a statement issued here.However, the remaining three districts of Garo hills on the western side of the state will be bustling with activities and celebrating Republic Day with a music concert.Garo rebel group Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), which is under ceasefire since 2004, is organising a rock concert to raise funds for the affected people of the recent ethnic clash between Garos and Rabhas that hit the Assam-Meghalaya border recently.The concert will be held at Chandmari Ground at Tura, the district headquarter town of West Garo Hills."The whole concept of the concert is to extent support to the affected families who have lost their homes and properties. With the funds raised from the concert, we will help them in reconstructing their homes," ANVC spokesperson Torik Marak said.The concert also aims at spreading the message of peace in the affected areas of the ethnic clash, he said.Rock bands from Tura, including Keke, Titans and Rip Rap, are expected to perform during the concert.
A meeting of Republic Day 2011 Celebration Committee chaired by the Deputy Commissioner of Kolasib Mrs. Niharika Rai, IAS has decided to celebrate the Republic Day 2011 with pomp and splendour. In the meeting the D.C. Mrs.Niharika Rai welcomed members saying that it is her first ever interaction with heads of the Deptts of the District and added that she hoped to have a healthy cooperation with them in their efforts to develop the people and the District. The ceremonial function in Kolasib will be held at Tumpui Playground at 10:00 am . This years Republic Day will, unlike other years include Tableau from four line Departments such as Agriculture, Horticulture,DRDA and Sericulture showing their achievements. The programme chalked out today also include band display by SSA Pipe Band besides cultural item from YMA . VIP at home will follow at 12 noon at D.C.’s Bunglow. Today’s meeting was attended by the S.P. of Kolasib Mr.Madhur Verma and all heads of Deptt.
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