Bengaluru gets ready for 75th Independence Day celebrations
The Hindu
A hundred COVID-19 warriors are special invitees
The stage is set for the 75th Independence Day celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 15. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta said that a hundred COVID-19 warriors, including healthcare professionals, frontline workers and 25 persons who have recovered from the infectious disease, will participate in the celebrations as special invitees. A total of 1,000 seats have been earmarked for VVIPs, VIPs and special invitees. There will be no cultural programme. All invitees have to wear masks and comply with social distancing norms. The celebrations will be held in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Centre.More Related News

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