Mincheri Hill near Ballari wore a festive look on Sunday as it saw the tricolour flying over it for the first time after Independence. Transport Minister and Ballari In-charge B. Sriramulu, who climbed up the hill waving the national flag along with thousands of people, especially students, hoisted the flag atop the hill.
He also inaugurated the British Judge Bungalow, which was renovated at a cost of ₹60 lakh, on the top of the hill.
Addressing an emotionally-charged crowd after the flag hoisting, the Minister assured it of developing the hill into a major tourist destination of Ballari district.
