NEW DELHI — Uttar Pradesh’s tableau, showcasing the ongoing Mahakumbh at the 76th Republic Day celebrations, won the first prize, while the marching contingent of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles was adjudged the best among the three services. Tripura’s tableau, with the theme “Eternal Reverence,” won the second prize among the tableaux from states and union […]
SRINAGAR — For the first time in 35 years, the national tricolour was unfurled at Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday as patriotic songs marked the celebration of 76th Republic Day. Once a bastion of militants and separatists, Tral town reverberated with patriotic songs and chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ as PDP […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, along with its associated hospitals, today celebrated the 76th Republic Day with great zeal and patriotic fervor. The event commenced with Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal/ Dean of GMC Srinagar, unfurling the National Flag at the college premises. The celebration witnessed the presence of dignitaries, […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir government has conferred awards to over 50 people, including a group of six Village Defence Guards (VDGs) and three J-K Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, for their outstanding contribution in different fields on Sunday, an official order said. Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Iffat Hassan Shah was among the prominent […]
SRINAGAR — Republic Day was celebrated across Kashmir on Sunday with functions held in all district headquarters of the valley amidst tight security, officials here said. The main Republic Day function in the valley was held at the Bakshi Stadium here and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary presided over it as the chief guest. […]
JAMMU — A bomb threat prompted a thorough search at the main Republic Day venue here in Jammu and Kashmir, hours before the start of the function, officials said on Sunday. However, the threat received through e-mail late Saturday, proved to be a hoax, the officials said. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled to unfurl […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday extended Republic Day greetings to the people, saying the day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters. “The 26th of January holds immense significance in our nation’s history, as we commemorate the establishment of free India as a Republic founded […]
NEW DELHI — Ahead of the Republic Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a circular directing all states and Union territories to ensure that flags made of paper are not discarded or thrown on the ground during significant national, cultural, and sports events. The circular emphasized the importance of preserving the ‘dignity […]