India marks 80th Independence Day in Kathmandu
Summary
India’s 80th Independence Day was marked in Kathmandu with flag-hoisting, patriotic performances and the screening of President Droupadi Murmu’s address. The embassy also handed over insurance cheques to families of deceased Indian Armed Forces personnel and announced book grants for educational institutions across seven provinces of Nepal.
Key Points
- The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with members of the Indian community and friends of India in Nepal.
- The ambassador hoisted the Indian flag, and attendees watched President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation.
- The embassy honoured the widows and next of kin of 11 deceased Indian Armed Forces personnel and distributed AGIF cheques worth Rs 82 million.
- Book grants were announced for 22 educational institutions and libraries across seven provinces of Nepal as part of the embassy’s outreach.
