The nation will celebrate the 79th Independence Day on August 15 (Friday) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. The Prime Minister will unfurl the National Flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. In view of the celebration, authorities across Delhi-NCR have issued a traffic advisory and are enforcing strict regulations to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the event, particularly around key venues like the Red Fort. Several roads will be closed from Thursday night, while diversions in certain areas will come into effect from 6 am on Friday.
