Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 16: Like other parts of the country, the 70th Independence Day was also celebrated with great enthusiasm and charm by various social organizations across Jammu region yesterday.
In connection with celebration of 70th Independence Day a grand function was organised by Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) under the chairmanship of its president, Rakesh Gupta who unfurled the National Tri Colour. This was followed by singing of National Anthem.
In his address Mr Gupta highlighted the achievements made by the country after independence. He appealed the members to be untied and work with dedication, transparency and sincerity to serve the nation and the society.
The senior leaders of CCI were also present in the function.
The Independence Day was also celebrated by Dogra Sadar Sabha (DSS) with fervor and patriotism at D S S complex Kacchi Chawni here yesterday. On the occasion former Minster and president DSS Gulchain Singh Charak hoisted the National Flag. In his address Mr Charak exhorted the people preserve the values of democracy, brotherhood and communal harmony. He also paid rich homage to lakhs of freedom fighters for their rights for the State of J&K.
The children of Jyoti public School, Dogra Hall Jammu presented the National Anthem.
The Independence Day was celebrated by J&K Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) at ICAI Bhawan Canal Road here yesterday. A grand function as held on the occasion in which senior as well as junior members of ICAI participated.
On this occasion, Chairman of the J&K Branch of ICAI, Ashwani Khajuria along with its Executive Committee members and other members of the Branch unfurled the National Flag. Secretary of the Branch Ajay Gupta, vice chairman, Sudhir Arora, Jatinder Jaswal treasurer and others were present on the occasion.
Ek Sath Rang Mandal presented its 208th Monday Theatre with Vijay Malla Nukkad Yeh Chaman Hamara Apna Hai on the occasion of 70th Independence Day yesterday in collaboration with BLSKS at Kot Bhalwal. It is patriotic play based on responsibilities of youth towards nation. Earlier the flag was hoisted by Mr Malla and other artists of the Rang Mandal.
To commemorate Independence Day, Raman Suri, President, Lakhdata Bazar Businessmen Welfare Association, Jammu hoisted the National Flag at Lakhdata Bazar, Jammu, in presence of MLA Jammu East Rajesh Gupta and Executive Members and all association members.
In connection with celebration of 70th Independence Day a grant function was organized by Pir Panchal at Sharda Radio 90.4Fm at Buta Nagar yesterday. On the occasion president Pir Panchal and Director Sharda Radio Ramesh Hangloo hoisted the National Flag in presence of renowned artist Bihari Kak, Pir Panchal office bearers Vijay Kaul and others.
On the occasion of 70th Independence Day a grand function was organized by Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha here yesterday. Speaker of the State Assembly Kavinder Gupta was the chief guest on the occasion. The president of the Sabha Vinod Gupta along with Kavinder Gupta and MLA Jammu East Rajesh Gupta hoisted the National Flag.
Vinod Gupta recalled the supreme sacrifices of freedom fighters, while Kavinder Gupta, highlighted the supreme sacrifices of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru and Rajesh Gupta highlighted the significance of the Day.
Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society (Khoo Wali Gali) Sector No 1 Extension celebrated 70th Independence Day yesterday with great pomp and show. The National Flag was hoisted by Nitish Mahajan, Society president along with other members of the society. Sweets were distributed among the school children and cultural programme was also organized by the children. Baldev Sharma, Vinod Mahajan, Amarjet Singh and others attended the function.
The 70th Independence Day was also celebrated by Water Works (PHE) Employees Association at Company Bagh , Dogra Chowk, here with great enthusiasm. On the occasion Shiv Kumar Sharma, the provincial president of the Association unfurled the National flag. The workers, employees and other guests recited the National, Anthem.
The Independence Day was also celebrated by PHE Workers Welfare Association at PHE Sub Division Dounthli yesterday with great enthusiasm and charm. Bakshi Singh provincial president of the Association unfurled the National Flag on the occasion.
Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by Balgran a chartable Home for Destitute Children at Channi Rama Jammu. MLC and senior BJP leader Ashok Khajuria was the chief guest who unfurled the National Flag. The chief guest also gave merit certificates and gifts to inmates who secured high percentage in 10 th and 8th standard examinations.
The president of Balgran, S N Sharma also spoke on the occasion.
Jagti Tenement Committee and Soan Kashmir Front also celebrated the Independence Day yesterday and held a grand function in the township under the leadership of Shadi Lal Pandita. On the occasion national flag was hoisted by Mr Pandtia and the gathering sung the national anthem.
National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) celebrated the Independence Day as Sankalap Diwas. The main function was held at Pacca Danga Chowk where NMC president Subash Shastri unfurled the National Flag who also paid glowing tributes to freedom fighters.
Research Scholars of University of Jammu celebrated the 70th Independence Day at Nehru Hall Boys Hostel University of Jammu. Dr Jaswal Warwal was the chief guest who hoisted the National Flag. The function was also attended by Lokinder Singh, ABVP president Jammu University.
Independence Day was celebrated by Sewa Dham Jagti Nagrota with gaiety and fervor. On the occasion National Flag was hoisted by Pardeep and Anjali Radhu. Students of Bal Sanaskar presented beautiful dances on patriotic songs.
On the occasion of independence Day, JK Royal Rider organized a bullet rally, which was flagged off by Zorawar Singh from Royal Estate towards Chmliyal Baba Ramgarh Border.
Sudhar Sabha Gole (Talab Tillo) also celebrated the 70th Independence Day under the presidentship of Rattan Chand in a different way by asking a differently abled person to hoist the National Flag at Sudhar Sabha Chowk Gole Gujral.
Lower Shiv Nagar & Shanti Nagar Welfare Society also celebrated the 70th Independence Day at Shant Nagar near Ram Sharnam Ashram. All the residents and locals participated in the function.
New Young Blood Organisation (NYBO) also celebrated the 70th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and fervor under the leadership of its chairman Ashok Verma.
The National Flag was hoisted by Mr Verma and CMO GMC, Jammu, Dr Rajinder Thapa. Later they distributed sweets among the children.
Rotary Club Akhnoor celebrated the 70th Independence Day at Shemrock Apple Orchid School Akhnoor. The function was attended by the children and their parents. The Flag was hoisted by president of the Club and Principal of the School.
The Independence Day was also celebrated by Anti Crime a NGO at Bishnah in which MLA Bishnah Kamal Verma was the chief guest while SDM Bishnah Sonu Pargal was the guest of honour. The chairman of the Anti Crime Sham Lal Gupta along with MLA and SDM hoisted the Tricolour.
On the occasion of 70th Independence Day flag hoisting was performed at Main Chowk Kandoli Nagrota under the patronage of social and political worker Ram Rattan Sharma along with ex Naib Tehsildar Shiv Datt Sharma.
The J&K Human Rights Watch celebrated Independence Day at its headquarters. B L Kapoor State chairman JKHRW unfurled the National Flag on the occasion.
In connection with Independence Day celebrations a joint function was organized by Mahasha Sadar Sabha and Guru Nabha Dass Ji Maharaj (Trust) at its Head office Dogra Hall, Jammu. On the occasion the National Flag was hoisted by M D Dardi Chairman Guru Nabha Dass Trust and Dr M L Rao working president All J&K Mahasha Sudhar Sabha.
ASKPC celebrated the Independence Day at ASKPC Bhawan Durga Nagar near here in which besides Executive members local residents also participated.
The National Flag was hoisted by the president of the ASKPC, Advocate Ravinder Raina.
Rattan Lal Pandita president, Sukhraj Bairav Asthapan hoisted the Tri Color in connection with celebration of 70th Independence Day at a function held at Shiv Nagar here.
Indira Housing Colony Welfare Committee Ward 36, 35 and Janipur Shop Owners Association jointly celebrated the Independence Day at Disco More near Dream Land School Janipur.
The National Flag was hoisted by BJP president Sat Sharma who presided over the function also.
All J&K Christians Forum celebrated 70th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and fervor today. Markes Gill State president of the Forum was the chief guest on the occasion while Issac Bhatti was the guest of honour who hoisted the National Flag.
All J&K Megh Sudhar Sabha Old Rehari, Jammu celebrated the Independence Day. Narinder Datt general secretary of the Sabha hoisted the National Flag on the occasion in presence a large number of dignitaries.
Residents Welfare Association Ward No 8 Old Rehari, Jammu celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm. On the occasion, Narinder Datt president of the Association along with other prominent members hoisted the National Flag.
Jammu and Kashmiri Christian Association organized a flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of 70th Independence Day at Residency Road outside Christian Colony, Jammu yesterday in which Waris Gill president of the Association, S M Gill Ex MLC and Udhai Singh priest incharge St. Paul’s Church, Residency Road unfurled the National Flag.
The Independence Day was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm by the residents of Sector No7 Upper Roop Nagar, JDA Housing Colony Jammu where the National Flag was hoisted by a senior citizen of the area.
In connection with celebration of Independence Day a grand function was organized by Aadarsh Bhartiya Samaj, J&K at Bhour Camp (Chatha) in which National Flag was hoisted by Ex Sub. Balbir Singh.
The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) district Udhampur celebrated the Independence Day at a function held at PHE Station Barrian Udhampur under the leadership of Som Nath senior leader INTUC Udhampur in which Ashok Gupta Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Circle Udhampur was the chief guest who hoisted the National Tri Colour.
Welfare Committee Ward 8, Rehari Dogra Hall Jammu organized a grand function in connection with Azadi 70, Yaad Kari Kurbani declared by Government of India under ht leadership of ND Rajwal ex Corporator at * Dogra Hall. Mr Rajwal, who was the chief guest hoisted the National Flag. The function was organized by Purshotam Thappa president of the Welfare Committee along with B D Naryal its general secretary.
Lions Club R S Pura organized flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of 70th Independence Day at Shaheed Devinder Sharma Memorial R S Pura. SDPO RS Pura, S Harjit Singh, ex Zonal chairman S Jagjit Singh, president of Lions Club Natha Ram and Madan Lal Khanna zonal chairman hoisted the National Flag.
The 70th Independence Day was celebrated by JK Batwal Welfare Association at Rajinder Park here with great enthusiasm. The deputy chairman of the Association Capt (retd) Kamal Chand Motan hoisted the National Flag on the occasion. On the occasion rich tributes were paid to Indo-Pak war hero Lance Naik Mohan Lal Lakhotra by R L Kaith and other members of the Association.
In connection with celebration of 70th Independence Day Nai Umang Samaj Sewa Sanstha J&K unit held an impressive function under the patronage of its national president Namita Bhalla, national treasurer, Shaya Gupta and national general secretary, Manoj Aggarwal under the leadership of its J&K chairperson Kamla Sharma who hoisted the National Flag.
Aman Kalsotra social activist and Director Sky High India Social organisation unfurled the National Flag on the occasion of 70th Independence Day here today.
Avtar Singh chairman Chatha Panchyat unfurled the National Flag at a function at Chatha yesterday.
Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan celebrated 70th Independence Day with enthusiasm at open air theatre Durga Bhawan Janipur yesterday. The function was inaugurated by M L Dogra, chairman of the Sansthan who unfurled the National Flag along with V K Magotra former Regional Director, of Field Publicity Ministry of I&B and others.
Kailash Dev Parbandhak Committee Thathar Bantalab celebrated 70th Independence Day at a grand function in the area in which Police Post incharge Vikram Manhas and president of the Committee Ream Pal Seth hoisted the National Flag.
All J&K Christians Forum also celebrated the 70th Independence Day at Ambphalla Chowk. Markes Gill State president of the Forum was the chief guest who hoisted the National Flag.
All J&K S C Welfare Association celebrated the Independence Day at function held at Janipur here yesterday. On the occasion R L Bharti president of the Association hoisted the National Flag.
On the occasion of Independence Day Eco Riders a voluntary organization distributed hybrid fruit plants to the residents of Sainik Colony yesterday and the drive was inaugurated by ex corporator Namrata Sharma and it was organized by Geeta Sharma.
Christian Youth Club celebrates Independence Day at Christian Basti, Ward No 17, Udhampur with great pomp and show in which Tri Colour was hoisted by Rajan Saberwal president of the Club.
The Independence Day was celebrated by Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha as a Sankalap Divas and president of the Sabha, Ved Parkash Sharma hoisted the National Flag.
Swami Vivekananda Branch of BVP Gandhi Nagar celebrated Independence Day by hoisting Tri Colour at Gole Market Gandhi Nagar.
Peoples Republican Party (PRP) while paying tributes to freedom fighters and martyrs ahs regretted that after 70 years the common man ahs not get the benefits of freedom in real sense for which the great heroes of the country laid down their lives.
While paying tributes to freedom fighters, PRP chief Mir Ghulam Rasool asked the people to work for realization of real benefits of democracy.
National Flag was hoisted at a function by former Corporator Sheela Handoo at an impressive function at Durga Nagar today which was held in connection with celebration of 70th independence Day.
Independence Day was also celebrated by Gandhi Nagar Branch of BVP at Gandhi Nagar in which president of the Prant Dev Raj Sharma, hoisted the National Flag.
Rajpura Mohala Welfare Association also celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm yesterday.
All India Backward Classes Union (AIBCU) also celebrated the Independence Day at a function yesterday in which the stress on maintaining unity of the nation, peace and communal amity was laid.
Prof Kali Dass general secretary of the Association said that nation is celebrating the Independence Day every year but the common people have not reaped the benefits of freedom even after 70 years of independence.
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