Jharkhand state government school children today were busy practicing for the 2016 Republic Day function.

They practiced for the whole day on Monday.

Even Ranchi Rays players practiced ahead of their HIL match in Ranchi on Monday.

In response to the high alert across India ahead of the Republic Day,security has been tightened in Ranchi where Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu will unfurl the national flag at Morahabadi Maidan in Ranchi on Tuesday morning.

Ratan Lal’s Pictures

One picture shows students during a full day rehearsal for Republic Day celebrations in Ranchi on Monday.

Second picture shows Ranchi Rays players during a practice session ahead their HIL match in Ranchi on Monday.