AGARTALA, Aug 15 (TIWN): On the occasion of 70th Independence Day, Tripura police organised Yoga demonstration program at Assam riffles ground.

It is to  be mentioned here that the Independence Day celebration was marked with the unfurl of the national flag at Assam Riffle ground along with parade inspection followed by his speech.

As a part of the program, cultural program was also organised at Assam riffles ground where students from most of the school participated in the program and paid tribute to the freedom fighters. ‘

Independence Day, observed annually on 15 August, is a National Holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on 15 August 1947. India attained independence following an Independence Movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress (INC).

On 15 August 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru, who had become the first Prime Minister of India that day, raised the Indian national flag above the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi.

The holiday is observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. Indians celebrate the day by displaying the national flag on their attire, accessories, homes and vehicles; by listening to patriotic songs, watching patriotic movies; and bonding with family and friends.