Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 16: In connection with celebration of 79th Independence Day functions of hoisting National Flag were held across the J&K yesterday with great enthusiasm and charm.
The Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association, Jammu celebrated the 79th Independence Day with traditional fervour. The celebration was held at its premises at Wazarat Road complex attended by large number of former civil servants. The president of the Association Kuldeep Khoda hoisted the National Flag which was followed by National Anthem. BR Sharma, Ashok Angurana, Dr Sudarshan Kumar, O P Sharma, J K Vaid, B K Raina, Prem Gupta, S S Bijral, Ashok Gupta, Yoginder Kaul, K B Jandial and many others participated.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI) Jammu organised an impressive function on the occasion of 79th Independence Day in Chamber House here, yesterday in which president of CCI, Arun Gupta hoisted the Tri Colour in presence of office bearers and senior members of the CCI.
Dogra Sadar Sabha (DSS) organised a simple function to celebrate the Independence Day at Sabha premises here on Friday in view of the Kishtwar tragedy. The National Flag was hoisted by Sabha vice president, Gambhir Singh Charak on the occasion.
Flag hoisting ceremony was held in the premises of K P Sabha Ambphalla here, on the occasion of 79th Independence Day yesterday. The function was attended by large number of people including members of the Sabha. On the occasion Sabha president, K K Khosa hoisted the National Flag.
In connection with celebration of Independence Day a grand function was held at Zaishta Devi Shrine, Zeathair, Srinagar in Kashmir in which hundreds of students attired in uniforms and prominent citizens including the members of Sanstha participated and unfurled the National Flag. The gathering sang patriotic songs and also paid glowing tribute to freedom fighters taking a solemn pledge to dedicate their lives for the national unity and integrity.
On the occasion of Independence Day yesterday Run for Unity was held in memory of Late Raizada Perhlad Bali on his 103rd birthday at Raizada Perhlad Bali Marg, Rehari here. The citizens participated in the run with great enthusiasm.
The Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Akademy (BDSA) – J&K celebrated the 79th Independence Day with zeal and national pride at its premises. The Tricolour was ceremoniously hoisted by B.R. Kundal, Retired IAS officer and Working President of the Akademy, in the presence of prominent dignitaries and community members.
Members of the civil society also joined in large numbers, further enhancing the spirit of unity and patriotism. The programme served as a reminder of the sacrifices made for the nation’s freedom and underscored the Akademy’s ongoing efforts to nurture harmony, social justice, and cultural enrichment within the community.
The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with simplicity at the provincial Headquarters of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Keshav Bhavan, Ambphalla yesterday. On this occasion, Dr Gautam Mengi, Prant Sanghchalak of RSS, Jammu and Kashmir hoisted the National Flag and extended Independence Day greetings to the Swayamsevaks, (volunteers) and security personnel present.
The Press Club Udhampur celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great patriotic fervour by hoisting National Flag in the presence of the family members of the Shaheed Sub Inspector, Deepak Sharma. The event marked not only a tribute to martyrs but also the initiation of a noble tradition by the Press Club where the families of the martyrs will be honoured to hoist the Tri Colour in the future.
The office bearers of the Press Club including Sumeet Sharma president, Pankaj Saraf, vice president, Ashish Dutt general secretary, Deepak Gupta vice chairman and others attended the function.
Tawi Welfare Society (TWS) celebrated Independence Day. The Society in this regard held a grand function at Apnavan Suray Chak in which Master Kavi Raj president of the society hoisted the National Flag.
All India Migrant Camp Coordination Committee (AIMCCC) celebrated Independence Day at Jagti township under the leadership of its president, Desh Rattan Pandita. Vice chairman of the organisation, PN Jalali unfurled the National Flag on the occasion.
Standard Institute of Education, Udhampur celebrated the Independence Day in the School premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. On the occasion, School Principal, Chain Singh hoisted the National Flag.
Independence Day was celebrated at Buta Nagar Migrant Camp where camp President, Ashok Dhar hoisted the National Flag.
Mohyal Sabha Jammu celebrated the Independence Day with patriotic zeal at Sabha premises yesterday. Arvind Gupta, MLA Jammu West hoisted the National Flag in presence of community leaders, members and local residents on the occasion.
Association of Book Sellers Udhampur held a function in the town to celebrate the Independence Day yesterday. On the occasion, social activist and president of the Association, Arun Kumar Gupta unfurled the National Flag.
Jammu Kashmir Transport Welfare Association (JKTWA) celebrated the Independence Day here, yesterday by organising a grand function at General Bus Stand on the directions of Ajit Singh its Chairman. On the occasion, National Flag was hoisted by Mohinder Singh, chief patron of the Association.
Dogra Brahmin Pratinidhi Sabha (BPS) Channi Himmat organised grand function to celebrate the Independence Day on Friday. On the occasion glowing tribute were paid to freedom fighters and martyrs. The National Flag was hoisted by prominent scholar, Phool Krishan Shastri, NMC president, Subash Shastri , DBPS Channi, Himmat president, Sunil Sharma.
The 79th Independence Day was celebrated by Dogra Brahmin Sabha (DBS) by hoisting the National Flag in the premises of the Sabha in presence of its members. The flag was hoisted by Ved Parkash Sharma president of the Sabha on the occasion.
Jal Shakti PHE Employees and Workers Association district Udhampur celebrated Independence Day at PHE Station, Barrian Udhampur. Amit Abrol, Superintending Engineer, Jal Shakti Udhampur hoisted the National Flag on the occasion. The function was held under the chairmanship of Som Nath district president, Jal Shakti Employees and Workers Association.
Aadarsh Bharat Samaj (ABS) Bhour Camp Chatha celebrated the Independence Day with enthusiasm and gaiety. Naik Bishwa Nath (retd) accompanied by his wife, Kamla Devi hoisted the National Flag on the occasion.
Senior Citizens Golden’s Day Centre Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu organised a colourful Independence Day function yesterday. The event featured by hoisting of National Flag by members of the Centre followed by cultural programme, patriotic songs and speeches.
Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha celebrated the Independence Day yesterday under the chairmanship of its president, Ramesh Chander Gupta. The president hoisted the National Flag on the occasion which was followed by singing of National Anthem by the gathering.
Water Works (PHE) Employees Association celebrated the 79th Independence Day here, yesterday in which State president, INTUC Shiv Kumar Sharma was the chief guest who unfurled the National Flag.
All J&K SC Welfare Association Jammu celebrated the Independence Day at its head office Janipur here with full enthusiasm. Om Raj Bhall, senior vice president of the Association hoisted the National Flag on the occasion.
Arya Samaj, Daya Nand Marg City Chowk Jammu started the celebration of the Independence Day with the Hawan Yagya and National Flag was hoisted by the general secretary of Arya Samaj, Balwan Singh on the occasion.
Durga Nag Trust celebrated the Independence Day at its Anuradha Puram Barnai Community Hall on the directives of its president, Vijay Bakaya. The National Flag was hoisted by Kuldeep Raina, senior trustee and M L Bhat Manager on the occasion in presence of staff members and local people.
The residents of Apna Vihar Colony celebrated the Independence Day yesterday by organising a grand function. SHO Gangyal was the chief guest on the occasion who unfurled the National Flag in presence of senior members and residents of the colony.
Jammu Province People’s Forum (JPPF) celebrated the Independence Day on the theme Naya Bharat by organising colourful programme in its office premises. This was followed by hoisting of National Flag by its president, Pavitar Singh and working president, M S Katoch.
Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association here yesterday under the chairmanship of Er Lakhbir Singh Sohal , Naval Veteran who hoisted the National Flag on the occasion in presence of members of the Association.
Bharatiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS) celebrated the Independence Day at a grand function at Janipur here yesterday in which Yash Pal Sharma district president BJP was chief guest who hoisted the National Flag.
Trikuta Kashmiri Pandit Trust, Trikuta Nagar Jammu celebrated the Independence Day and Krishna Janam Ashtami with great patriotism and religious fervour. The Trust members hoisted the National Flag and also recited the National Anthem on the occasion.
New Rehari Welfare Society celebrated the Independence Day at Rana Rajinder Singh Park here. On the occasion Vinay Raina, Om Parkash Kesar, Rajiv Mahajan and Kartavya Pandoh hoisted the National Flag.
Flag hoisting ceremony was held at G L Lakhnotra Chowk Ban Talab on the occasion of 79th Independence Day yesterday in which Prakash Ram Kundal a senior resident of the area hoisted the National Flag.
All J&K Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha celebrated the Independence Day in the Sabha premises Krishna Nagar here yesterday with full enthusiasm. On the occasion, R C Bhasin, convener of the newly constituted Adhoc Committee hoisted the National Flag.
The Chowgan Salathian Welfare Committee celebrated the 79th Independence Day at JMC Park, Ward No. 1, Jammu East, with deep patriotism. Ram Magotra, hoisted the National Flag. While addressing the gathering, he expressed that the sight of the National Flag soaring evokes immense pride and emotion in every Indian.
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