The Eastern Railway and Kolkata Metro Railway celebrated the 79 Independence Day yesterday.
In Eastern Railway, Milind Deouskar, general manager of Eastern Railway, led the 79 Independence Day Celebration at Eastern Railway’s headquarters. The ceremony began with Mr Deouskar hoisting the National Flag at Eastern Railway headquarters followed by the resonant strains of the National Anthem played by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) band. Patriotic songs and cultural programs, performed by railway employees, celebrated the spirit of nationalism and unity.
In Kolkata Metro Railway, the 79 Independence Day was observed yesterday with P Uday Kumar Reddy, general manager of Kolkata Metro Railway unfurling the National Flag at Metro Rail Bhavan and inspecting the parade of Metro RPF. In his address, the general manager spoke about the achievements of Metro Railway in various sectors. He also informed that very soon Metro will reach new destinations and improve the standard of living of many more people.