Nation's tallest tricolor flag hoisted in Karnataka
Belagavi: India's tallest flag was hoisted with pomp and gaiety on the banks of Kotakere here today.
Addressing the gathering after hoisting the 110 meters high flag, District-in-charge Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi said that he was glad to dedicate the country's tallest national flag to the nation and the state.
Speaking at the occasion, MLA Firoz Sait said, the nation and its flag are one and all were equal before it.
The tricolour which is the country's tallest is 110 metre height and 120 X 80 square feet.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
