77th I-Day celebrated across states with fervour, but events muted in Manipur and Himachal

77th I-Day celebrated across states with fervour, but events muted in Manipur and Himachal

New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) The 77th Independence Day was celebrated across states and union territories on Tuesday with colourful events and cultural programmes as some chief ministers announced new development and job schemes, while others counted the achievements of their governments.

But the celebrations were muted in strife-torn Manipur and rain-battered Himachal Pradesh.

Here is a glimpse of the celebrations from states across the country * Manipur