New Delhi

Republic Day: In view of Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, no flight operations will be allowed at the New Delhi airport between 10:20 am and 12:45 pm, from January 19 to January 26. The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said in an official statement. 

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The theme for this Republic Day is "Viksit Bharat" and "Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka," which highlight the fundamental qualities of India as a democratizer.

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of R-day celebrations

The Delhi Police has issued advisory traffic ahead of the Republic Day celebration on January 26. According to the advisory, the Republic Day parade will start at 10:30 am from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards the Red Fort grounds. There will be a related function at the National War Memorial, India Gate, at 9:30 am. 

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Additionally, the Kartavya Path stretch between India Gate and Vijay Chowk will also remain closed for any traffic movement, the police said. Motorists have been asked to follow real-time traffic updates shared by police personnel for hassle-free travel.

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Republic Day 2024: Traffic restrictions

-No traffic on Kartavyapath from Vijay Chowk to India Gate from 1800 hours on 25.01.2024 till the Parade is over.

-No cross traffic on Kartavyapath from 2200 hours on 25.01.2024 at Rafi Marg, Janpath, Man Singh Road till the Parade is over.

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-'C'-Hexagon-India Gate will be closed for traffic from 0915 hours on 26 January till the parade crosses Tilak Marg.

-From 1030 hours on 26th Jan, traffic on Tilak Marg, BSZ Marg and Subhash Marg will not be allowed in both directions. Cross traffic will only be allowed depending upon the movement of the Parade.

Republic Day 2024: Delhi Metro Services

Delhi Metro will commence its services at 4:00 am across all lines on January 26, allowing the public easy access to Kartavya Path for the 75th Republic Day ceremony in the national capital, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a statement.

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The services will be available every 30 minutes from 4:00 am to 6:00 am and thereafter, the regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day.

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Moreover, the DMRC has also advised Delhi Metro passengers to plan their journeys accordingly to the possibility of long queues at metro stations due to extensive security checks.

Delhi Police prohibits drones in capital for security reasons 

The Delhi Police on Friday also prohibited the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms, including paragliders, paramotors, hang gliders, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the national capital. 

The prohibition has been imposed for 29 days- from January 18 to February 15, unless withdrawn earlier. 

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“It has been reported that certain criminal or anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries, and vital installations by use of sub-conventional aerial platforms”, Delhi Police said in a statement.

The 75th Republic Day celebrations will be held at the Kartavya Path on January 26. This year’s celebrations will see French President Emmanuel Macron as chief guest of the occasion. He will be the sixth French leader to attend R-day celebrations in New Delhi. 

(With inputs from agencies)