The 76th Independence Day was celebrated with traditional fervour in the coal capital both at government and community level here. Deputy commissioner Sandeep Singh hoisted the national tricolour at the main function held at Randhir Verma stadium and took the salute of the parade .
Addressing the gathering he called upon people to take precautionary doses of Corona vaccine. About 30 doses were administered in Dhanbad till now but several people have not taken precautionary doses as yet. He also gave away appreciation certificates to doctors and health staff, police officials, school students besides others during the function. SP Rural Reshma Ramesh and DDC SP Singh besides a host of officials were present during the function .
DRM Asish Bansal of Dhanbad Railway division hoisted the flag outside the DRM building. Similarly , functions were held at CMPF, BCCL and other offices too.
Sanjay Rajoria, General Manager Jharia Division, Tata Steel hoisted the national flag at group headquarters at Jamadoba.
Speaking on the occasion,Rajoria said,“It’s a moment of pride for all of us that we are celebrating the 75th year of independence. It’s been a long journey and I would like to remember our freedom fighters who fought for us".
Dhanbad MP PN Singh inaugurated the gramin bazar portal at a function held at CIMFR campus. The portal facilitates rural entrepreneurs to sell their products via this portal.Senior officials of institute were present.
Functions were held at IIT ISM , BBMKU headquarters besides schools and colleges, offices of political parties and others. Students also took out processions on this occasion .