I-day events to be low-key in Mohali, will be webcast

MOHALI: Claiming that Independence Day will be celebrated in a “befitting manner” in Mohali on August 15, Aashika Jain, additional commissioner (general), on Tuesday said all Covid-19 guidelines issued by the ministries of health and home will be followed strictly.

No large congregations will be allowed and social distancing norms observed, with celebrations limited to hoisting the tricolour, march past, address by the chief guest, singing of the National Anthem and release of balloons.

DOCTORS TO BE FETED

Mission Fateh and corona warriors such as doctors, health and sanitation workers will be felicitated for their noble service in the fight against the pandemic.

Putting technology to use in the best possible manner, the events organised would be webcast in order to reach out to the public, Jain said.