The main function was held in Indian Embassy, Kathmandu where Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri unfurled the tri color.Our correspondent reports that despite rains and severe cold hundreds of Indian nationals and friends of India enthusiastically participated in the Republic Day celebrations. After hoisting national flag Ambassador Puri read out President’s message.

He honored widows and dependents of fourteen ex servicemen and handed over cheques amounting to 7.26 crore Nepali rupees . On this occasion, 30 ambulances, 6 buses and books were also gifted to various health facilities and educational institutions of Nepal. The students of Kendriya Vidyalaya and Modern Indian School, artists of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center and Nepal Army band captivated audience with their mesmerizing performance filled with patriotism. In Birgunj, Consul General of India, B.C. Pradhan unfurled the tri-color.