Raman to hoist national flag in Raipur today

Chief Minister Raman Singh will hoist the tri-colour national flag as part of the State-level Independence Day celebrations to be held at Police Parade ground in Raipur on Saturday from 9 am.

After flag hoisting ceremony, the CM will receive salute from a march past jointly led by Chhattisgarh State Police, Chhattisgarh Special Armed Force, Home Guards, National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS) and cadets of Bharat Scouts and Guides.

Singh would thereafter read a message in the name of the people of the State.

The celebrations also include handing over of police medals at the hands of the Chief Minister.

later on, a couple of colourful cultural events to be presented by students of schools and colleges following the exchanging of prizes by the Chief Minister for outstanding performances in the programmes are also scheduled.

In district-level celebrations, Speaker of Chhattisgarh Assembly, Deputy Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Assembly, Cabinet ministers, parliamentary secretaries and Chairmen of various Boards and Corporations will unfurl the national flag.