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In Moscow, hundreds of Indian families defied the
acrid smog from nearby wildfires and gathered at the embassy
compound to celebrate the Independence Day.
Ambassador Prabhat Prakash Shukla hoisted the
tricolour as students of the Kendriya Vidyalaya here sang the
national anthem, joined by members of the local Indian
community.
Shukla also read out President Pratibha Patil's
address to the nation delivered on the eve of the Independence
Day.
Similar flag hoisting ceremonies were held at the
Indian Consulate Generals in St Petersburg and Vladivostok.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in his messages to
Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lauded India's
achievements over the years of independence.
"Having earned a high reputation in the international
community, your country plays an important positive role on
the world scene," Medvedev said in his messages to the Indian
leadership, excerpts from which were released here by Kremlin.
The Indian community in Tehran also observed the
Independence Day as they gathered at the Indian Embassy this
morning.
Indian Ambassador Sanjay Singh unfurled the national
flag at a function attended by about 350 persons including
local Indian citizens, persons of Indian origin and
representatives of local media.
In Sri Lanka as well, the day was celebrated with
fervour as the Indian expatriate community attended the
hoisting of the flag by the High Commissioner of India Ashok K
Kantha, amids rendering of the national anthem.
A cultural programme by the Indian Cultural Centre
followed with the highlight being the performance of an Odissi
dance troupe currently visiting Sri Lanka.
The High Commissioner inspected the Guard of Honour
presented by the BSF contingent and read out excerpts from
the President's address to the nation.
He also conveyed his greetings to the citizens of Sri
Lanka and noted significant bilateral initiatives agreed
following the visit to India of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The High Commissioner also paid respects to the memory
of fallen soldiers of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in a
solemn ceremony at the Indian Peace Keeping Force memorial in
Colombo. PTI VS
KAB


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