On 79th Independence Day, this August 15, the Indian Air Force band will hold a public performance at the Guwahati War Memorial, Digholi Pukhuri, at 5:30 PM (IST). There will be special emphasis on the Indian Armed Forces’ Operation Sindoor, symbolising the nation's strategic capability and professional military planning.
As per the official statement from the Public Relations Officer (PRO), the No 7 AF Band, based at Air Force Station, Borjhar, will comprise 25 skilled musicians performing a collection of 16 patriotic songs and tunes during a 75-minute musical presentation, according to the statement.
The event is being conducted under the direction of the Ministry of Defence and Air Headquarters, aimed at fostering national pride and celebrating India's recent accomplishments, including the successful conduct of Operation Sindoor, the statement added.
"This inspiring performance will serve as a tribute to the valor and sacrifice of India's bravehearts and showcase the Indian Air Force's dedication, discipline, and artistic excellence," the statement added.
There would be thematic selfie points and informational banners highlighting the major national milestones that India achieved, including the Chandrayaan Mission, Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Fit India Movement, and the UDAN Scheme.
IAF has warmly invited all citizens of Guwahati to witness this grand musical tribute and join in celebrating the spirit of freedom, unity, and national pride on Independence Day.
Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hoisted the tricolour under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign at the CM's residence in Dehradun, and said that this campaign, started with the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "has today become a great campaign of patriotism by reaching every person. The tricolour is a living symbol of our freedom, unity and rich cultural heritage.”
Meanwhile, the Madras Engineer Group, popularly known as the Madras Sappers, will stage a Military Band Display at Bengaluru’s Lalbagh Botanical Garden on the eve of Independence Day, an official from the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, said on Wednesday.
Lalbagh is currently hosting the 218th edition of its flower show, which celebrates Rani Chennamma, queen of the former princely state of Kittur, who led an armed resistance against the British East India Company, and Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna, her army commander. The show will continue until August 17.
IAF band will also perform on August 15 at Brigade Gateway Lake in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, the DPRO official added. The performance will begin at 6 pm and will include a tribute to “Operation Sindoor”—a precise air operation carried out by the IAF in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
Follow us
