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In a first, Indian tricolor to be hoisted at Newcastle civic centre
The ceremony, organised by Meenu Malhotra, chairman of Malhotra Group PLC and the first Honorary Consul of India in Newcastle, has been approved by Newcastle City Council.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 14, Aug 2025
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Meenu Malhotra (right) with Vikram Doraiswarmi / Credit: Bernice Saltzer
Newcastle will witness a historic moment on Aug. 15 as the Indian national flag is hoisted outside the Civic Centre for the first time, to commemorate the country’s 79th Independence Day.
The ceremony, organized by Meenu Malhotra, chairman of Malhotra Group PLC and the first Honorary Consul of India in Newcastle, has been approved by Newcastle City Council. It will be attended by local dignitaries, representatives from academia and organizations, and members of the public.
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“This is the first time in the history of Newcastle that the Indian national flag will have been flown outside of the Civic Centre and we are very grateful to the civic authorities that are allowing this to take place,” Malhotra said. “This will send a very positive message to India and show the immense closeness we are developing. We would like to see this become an annual celebration and something that we can continue to build on, year on year.”
Appointed in August 2024 by High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami, Malhotra has led efforts to strengthen UK–India relations through “India House” on Shields Road, a hub for diaspora engagement, cultural exchange, business promotion, and advisory services.
His initiatives reflect the goals of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement to deepen economic and cultural cooperation.
India’s 79th Independence Day–marking 78 years since independence—will be celebrated nationwide under the theme “Naya Bharat”, symbolising the ambition of a developed India by 2047.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main celebrations at the Red Fort with a Guard of Honour, a 21-gun salute, aerial flower showers by Mi-17 helicopters, and an address to the nation.
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