PHOTOS: India Independence Day Celebrations August 16, 2024 Listen Foreign Affairs Share Photo: Donald De La Haye High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi (fourth left) and his wife, Isha Joshi (fifth right), observe a cultural presentation to mark India’s 78th Independence Day celebrations on Thursday (August 15), at India House, Kingston. The Full Story High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi (left), raises the National flag of India to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of India’s Independence. The flag-raising ceremony was held on Thursday (August 15) at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston. The High Commissioner also used the occasion to read an Independence Day message from the Hon. President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. Looking on are members of the Indian community in Jamaica. High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi (right) and his wife, Isha Joshi (left) release balloons to celebrate India’s Independence Day at a ceremony held on Thursday (August 15) at India House, Kingston. They are joined by Indian nationals living in Jamaica.