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2.5-kilometre-long national flag hoisted in Kashmir’s Baramulla
A Tiranga rally was organized in Kashmir's Baramulla district during which a 2.5-kilometre-long national flag was hoisted, which is a first-of-its-kind event.
J&K
J&K Police gets 50 medals for gallantry, meritorious service on eve of I-Day
J&K Police has bagged 50 medals for gallantry and meritorious services on the eve of the 78th Independence Day.
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Kashmir
Amarnath Yatra sets record with over five lakh pilgrims: Div Com Kashmir
Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, VK Bidhuri, announced on Tuesday that the Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 29, has seen the participation of five lakh pilgrims so far.
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Kashmir
Div Com Kashmir extends open invitation to all for August 15 celebrations in Srinagar
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir VK Bidhuri extended an open invitation to the people of Kashmir valley for the August 15 celebrations at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
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Kashmir
76th Independence Day: Grand celebrations held across Kashmir
The 76th Independence Day was today celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm across all the districts of Kashmir.
J&K
National flag to be hoisted on all government buildings on August 15
Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed officers in the union territory to hoist the national flag on all government buildings and establishments under their jurisdiction.
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Authorities organize Tiranga rally in Pulwama
As a part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', the district authorities organized a Tiranga rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday.
J&K
Govt employees ordered to participate in Independence Day functions
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered all government employees to participate in the Independence Day functions.
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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
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900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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