Independence Day News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Israel cancels independence day fireworks out of respect for war victims
Tel Aviv, March 31: Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev in charge of Independence Day celebrations, announced on Sunday that this year's festivities will not include fireworks, including silent displays, due to the ongoing war and in consideration of PTSD-affected veterans and the general public.
Bangladesh demolishes 1971 Liberation War mural
Dhaka, March 31: Days after covering the mural of the Liberation War Memorial Mancha in the Lalmonirhat district in Bangladesh with cloth on the country's Independence Day, it was demolished at the instruction of the local authorities.
Bangladesh: In 'shameless' act, mural at Liberation War Memorial covered with cloth during I-day celebrations
Dhaka, March 27: The mural of the Liberation War Memorial Mancha in Lalmonirhat district was covered with cloth as Bangladesh celebrated its Independence Day, drawing huge criticism from people across the country who termed it as a "shameless interference" in the history of the Bengali nation.
Jaishankar wishes Ghana on their Independence Day
New Delhi, March 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished his Ghana counterpart Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa on their Independence day.
Jacqueline Fernandez celebrates Sri Lanka's 77th Independence Day
Mumbai, Feb 4: Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, a native of Sri Lanka, took to social media to celebrate her home country's 77th Independence Day.
EAM Jaishankar extends Independence Day greetings to Sri Lanka
New Delhi, February 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has on the Independence Day of Sri Lanka extended his felicitations to Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening its "multi-faceted partnership" with the neighbouring country.
Myanmar pardons around 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
Yangon, Jan 4: Myanmar's State Administration Council on Saturday pardoned approximately 6,000 prisoners to mark the country's 77th Independence Day anniversary, according to the council's orders.