All India Radio Pune celebrated 73rd Independence Day with great enthusiasm. Sharp 8:00 o'clock Shri. Ashish Bhatnagar [Deputy Director(E) & Head of Office] unfurled the National Flag. On this occasion staff members from all sections were present. Retired staff members of All India Radio and Doordarshan also present and graced the function. Shri. Bhatnagar during his speech paid tribute to all those great people who have sacrificed and are still sacrificing their lives for guarding and securing the Independence. Shri. Nitin Kelkar [Asst. Director(News)] while addressing the gathering he hope that in near future our nation should get rid off terrorism. Shri. Faiyaz Hussain Khan (Retd. Violin Player, AIR Pune) and Shri. Ratnakar Gokhale (Retd. Violin Player, AIR Pune) also share their feelings on this occasion. After light refreshment and tea the celebration was concluded.
At HPT Hadapsar Shri. Mukund Moghe (Asstt. Engineer) hoisted the tricolor. Staff and their family members residing in staff quarters participated in celebration. Snacks, sweets and tea were served to all.