Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 16: Various organizations celebrated 73rd Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.
Dogra Sadar Sabha J&K celebrated the 73rd Independence Day at Dogra Hall in Dogra Sadar Sabha Complex. Gulchain Singh Charak, President and former Minister hoisted the Tricolor amidst singing of National Anthem. Prominent among those present on the occasion were Prem Sagar Gupta, Brig MS Jamwal, Amanat Ali Shah, Satinder Mahajan and Vidya Sagar Sharma.
The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated at Amar Singh Club, Jammu with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm. Secretary of the club Vijay Saraf along with all the executive committee members unfurled the National Flag.
A function was held today at Bari Brahmana Industries Association Office to celebrate the day. Lalit Mahajan, President BBIA unfurled the National Flag in presence of Tarun Singla, Senior Vice President, Ajay Langer, Vice President, Rajesh Jain, Secretary, Vivak Singhal, Treasurer, members of BBIA, senior Police Officers and civil society members.
NSC Student Wing of NCP celebrated Independence Day. RS Billoweria Chairman Youth Wing, TK Kaul Senior Vice President, Rishi Kaul Kilam National Executive Council Member, Krishen Kumar Digra Vice President, Bharat Kumar General Secretary and NSC Vice President Mashqur Ahmed participated in the event.
Managing Committee of the District Bar Association Kathua celebrated 73rd Independence Day in District Court Complex Kathua. On the occasion the Additional Superintendent of Police Ramnish Gupta was the chief guest who unfurled the National Flag in presence of Ajat Shatru Sharma, President District Bar Association Kathua, Advocate Deepak Sharma Executive Member, Advocate Pankaj Gupta, Advocate Nishant Singh General Secretary, Advocate Munish Mahajan Joint Treasurer, Sumreshwar Singh Andotra President YLA, Advocate Keshav Verma, Advocate Anit Padha, senior Bar Members, staff of CRPF and civil society members.
73rd Independence Day was celebrated by the All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference by hoisting the National Flag at ASKPC Bhawan Durga Nagar Jammu in presence of a large gathering of enthusiastic community members. President ASKPC Advocate Ravinder Raina addressed the gathering.
A function on 73rd Independence Day was organized by Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha at Mahajan Bhawan, Shalamar Road, Jammu. Romesh Chander Gupta President of the Sabha in presence of members of Mahajan community unfurled the National Flag. Chander Mohan Gupta Mayor JMC, Yash Paul Gupta, Amar Chand Gupta, Om Prakash Mahajan (Kaku Shah), Shiv Partap Gupta, Om Parkash Gupta and many others were present on the occasion.
Anutham Hotel and Resorts celebrated 73rd Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolor. The National Flag was unfurled by Rajya Sabha member Shamsher Singh Manhas and MLC Vikram Randhawa.
A flag hosting ceremony was organized by the residents of Om Nagar Udheywalla to celebrate 73rd Independence Day. Vikas Dewan a social activist and SI Varuneshwer Singh Incharge Police Post Ponichak unfurled the National Flag. Rajinder Kelam, Sanjay Pandita, Ravi Sharma, Suresh Kotwal, Vikram Singh and Hira Lal Bhat were among others present on the occasion.
All J&K Christian Welfare Charitable Association hoisted National Flag to celebrate the Independence Day. Ashu Peter Mattoo, President of the Association and social worker hoisted the National Flag in presence of Pawan Kundal Senior Advocate, High Court, Jammu, Suresh Sotra Senior Patron, Rafiq Gill Vice President, Sunny Khokhar Senior Advisor, Pastor Robin Bhatti, Pastor Akbar, etc.
73rd Independence Day was celebrated by the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) in collaboration with various social, culture, trade, civil society members, as well as people from different walk of life. NMC President Subash Shastri hoisted National Flag at a function organized by the NMC at Pacca Danga Chowk in the presence of Ex. DC BS Jamwal, prominent social activist Rajinder Kumar (Raju), Bhairdev Sathan Trust General Secretary Romesh Sharma and others dignitaries.
Aadarsh Bhartiya Samaj celebrated the day with enthusiasm and gaiety. Ex Sub Makhan Lal Sharma hoisted the National Flag in presence of Rajdeep Singh.A group of children presented cultural programme on the occasion. Jasbir Singh, Chairman Unique Public Higher Secondary School presented cash prize of Rs 1100 to the participating children. Col (Retd) R K Sharma Chairman and Daljeet Singh President ABS spoke on the importance of the Day.
Udhampur Development Council (UDC) celebrated 73rd Independence Day. On the occasion Anil Paba, President UDC hoisted National Flag in presence of Parvesh Parihar, General Secretary, Vikas Upadhaya, Rakesh padha and other party members.
Dogra Saddar Sabha Udhampur celebrated 73rd Independence Day. On the occasion KK Bhardwaj, President DSS hoisted the National Flag in presence of Fatay Singh, Manmohan Rana, Suhail Khokhar and others members of the Sabha.
Sky High India Social Organization celebrated 73rd Independence Day. Aman Kalsotra Director Sky High India Social Organization unfurled the tricolor in presence of others members of the Organization.
Jammu Province Peoples Forum celebrated Independence Day by organizing colourful programme and flag hoisting. The National Flag was unfurled by President JPPF Pavitar Singh in presence of Working President M S Katoch, ML Sharma, Avinash Bhatia, Balwan Singh, PR Slathia, etc.
Arya Samaj Trikuta Nagar Jammu celebrated 73rd Independence Day by organizing a Yagya. Patron Arya Samaj Trikuta Nagar Prithvi Nath Raina unfurled the National Flag in presence of Bharat Bhushan Arya, President, Ranvijay Shastri, Subhash Arya, Secretary and many others.
To celebrate 73rd Independence Day, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan organized a cultural programme. VK Magotra Former Regional Director, Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India unfurled the National Flag in presence of ML Dogra, Chairman, BLSKS, Dr Tara Singh Charak Former Deputy Director, Health Department, RP Amla Former Assistant of Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and many others. The music of the programme was composed by Raju Bajgal, Senior Music Instructor.
Inner Wheel Club Jammu celebrated Independence Day. President Reva Raina and PDC Dr Santosh unfurled the National Flag in presence of Secretary Rattan Prabha, Auditor Asha Chandan, Anila Mengi, Dr Meena Pratiba, Priya Darshani, Lalita Gupta, Rosy, Shoba and Seema.
Municipal Committee Akhnoor celebrated Indepen-dence Day. All the ward members along with Chairman Municipal Committee Akhnoor Depesh Singh were present on the occasion. National Flag was hoisted by Chairman MC Akhnoor Depesh Singh Pawar in presence of employees of Municipality, EO Romesh Gupta and general public. Rakesh Malhotra, Rashmi Devi Vice President MC Akhnoor, Bharat Bhushan, Amita Gupta and many others were present on the occasion.
Arya Samaj Dayanand Marg, City Chowk Jammu celebrated Independence Day by performing vedic hawan and singling daily routine bhajans. The flag was hoisted by General Secretary Balwan Singh along with Secretary Vivek Gupta, Purohit Mukesh Shastri, Vijay Kumar and others.
Bharat Vikas Parishad Bahu Branch celebrated 73rd Independence Day at Shakti Park, Sector 9, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. PP Sharma, Retd Principal Chief Conservator of Forest was the chief guest who hoisted the National Flag along with the guest of honour Neeraj Puri Corporater of Ward Number 54. The programme was conducted by TC Taggar Prant General Secretary, while the welcome address was read by Er Purshotam Gupta President of the Branch. Children of the Blue Bird School presented colourful programmes. Gifts were distributed among the children by PP Sharma along with Suneel Mahajan.
Sulabh International Social Service Organisation Jammu and Kashmir celebrated Independence Day. The Flag was hoisted by Paras Kumar Jha, who has been awarded with the best social worker for his valuable contribution to the organization. Anil Kumar Singh Controller of the Organization, Paras Kumar Jha, Bishwanath Singh, Akhilesh Verma and officials, staff members and volunteers of the Organization were present on the occasion.
Welfare Society Guru Nanak Nagar Jammu celebrated the 73rd Independence Day which was attended by a large number of people besides members of the Society. National Flag was hoisted and National anthem was sung by all present. Balwinder Singh Rinku President AS Khera Advocate Chairman Sanjeev Talwar General Secretary Hardeep Singh Vice President Pawan Sharma Vice President Harjeet Singh Joint Secretary Jatinder Kumar Cashier and many others were present on the occasion.
The day was celebrated by Balgran, Channi Rama Jammu. The National Flag was hoisted by Sadhna Kachroo, donor of Balgran in presence of President of the Balgran AK Khajuria. Merit certificates and prizes were presented to Jugal Kishor, Sachin Verma, Mukesh Singh and Suman Devi for securing high percentage in annual examination. On the occasion, Sadhna Kachroo presented a cheque of Rs 2 lakh to Balgran for upliftment of under privileged children of the society.
National Flag was hoisted in the premises of Jammu Red Cross Home for Handicapped, Udheywala to commemorate Independence Day by Satish Kumar Sharma, President Youth Congress Party Jammu-Poonch constituency in presence of PC Kapoor, President of the JRC Home for Handicapped, Nirmal Vikram, members of the Governing Body and many others.
73rd Independence Day was celebrated by at Chakbala Panchayat. Ashwani Jojra, Administrator Chakbala Panchayat, Anuradha Thakur BDO RS Pura and special children (Divyangs) of Sahyog India jointly hoisted the National Flag. Parents of martyr Gurnam Singh, public representatives and officials of various departments were present on the occasion.
Independence Day was celebrated by Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti, Jammu Kashmir at Railway Station Jammu. A large number of people participated in the function. On the occasion, Mahant Narinder Dass Ji Maharaj of Hanuman Dham and Sunil Sharma, National Co-ordinator of Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti hoisted the tricolor in presence of Swatantar Bakshi, Ajay Kumar, Ramesh Sharma, Nikhil Grover, Parshotam Sharma, Rajesh Verma, Raja Singh and others.
Water Works (PHE) Employees Association celebrated the Independence Day. Shiv Kumar Sharma, State President of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) hoisted the National Flag.
Morning Walkers Welfare Association Manda celebrated Independence Day. The National Flag was hoisted by Chairman Ashok Gupta in presence of other members of the Association.
All Jammu and Kashmir Christians Forum celebrated Independence Day. The National Flag was hoisted by Markes Gill, State President of the Forum in presence of Yash Sotra, Choudhary Mohan Lal, Vinay Sotra, Ajay Sotra, Anil Mattoo, Qurinilius Gill and many others.
All J&K Scheduled Castes Welfare Association hoisted National Flag to celebrate Independence Day. Om Raj Bhal, Vice President, Colonel (Retd) Som Nath Dogra General Secretary highlighted the importance of the day. Gopal Dass, AGM RBI (Retd), Ex Capt Joginder Paul, Krishan Gopal, Milkhi Ram Majotra, Rajesh Bajgaal and many others were present on the occasion.
On the eve of Independence Day, a flag hoisting ceremony was organized by Akhnoor Industries Association in SICOP Industrial Estate Akhnoor. President of the Association Lakhbir Singh hoisted the National Flag in presence of NK Jain, Senior Vice President, Sudesh Sharma General Secretary, GN Sharma Treasurer, Ashok Sharma, Press Secretary, RC Sharma Advicor, Mohan Lal Joint Secretary and Advocate Vishnu Kant.
PHE Water Works Employees Association District Udhampur celebrated Independence Day, in which a large number of employees and workers took part. Som Nath District President of the Association was the chief guest, while KK Badyal, Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic Circle Udhampur hoisted the National Flag. Executive Engineer PHE Civil Division Udhampur Ajay Gupta and Executive Engineer PHE Mechanical Division Udhampur Babu Ram Sharma were also present on the occasion.
To commemorate Independence Day, National Flag was hoisted at Panchayat Ghar of Panchayat Halqa Mandal. Col (Retd) Som Nath Dogra, newly elected Sarpanch threw light on the importance of the day. Mandal Panchayat team, Naib Sarpanch Ravi Paul Sharma, Panch Suman Lata, Baldev Raj Sharma, Jodh Raj Sharma and many others were present on the occasion.
To celebrate Independence Day, a tricolour hoisting ceremony was organized by Mission Modi again PM at Nanak Nagar Jammu. On the occasion, over 50 members of Mission Modi team paid tributes to the freedom fighters and soldiers, who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the Nation. Romesh Khajuria, President J&K Mission Modi again PM, Ashwani Banotra, General Secretary, Tersem Chowdhary Secretary, Ravi Kumar Secretary and many others were present on the occasion.
Independence Day was celebrated by All J&K Agriculture Employees Association at Agriculture Complex, Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo Jammu. Uttam Chand, President of the Association unfurled the National Flag in presence of Naresh Sharma, General Secretary, Zaffar-ulah-Khan Chairman, Tirlok Singh Vice President, Kesav Singh Ex President, Agriculture Drivers Union and large number of employees.
To commemorate Independence Day, President Jammu Development Council Krishen Lal Abrol unfurled the National Flag at Chowk Chabutra, Jammu in presence of executive members and office bearers of the Council including Balwinder Singh General Secretary, Kuldeep Anand, Rajan Sharma, Subash Abrol, Perveen Anand, Naveen Nishchal, etc.
PHE Workers Welfare Association celebrated Independence Day at PHE City Sub Division Dounthli. Bakshi Singh, President of the Association along with Chander Shekhar Khajuria and Vishal Mahajan, AEE Civil and AEE Mechanical of Sub Division Dounthli jointly unfurled the National Flag in presence of hundreds of PHE employees and Subash Verma, Provincial General Secretary.
On the occasion of Independence Day, Sandeep Singh, National President, National Awami United Party hoisted the National Flag in presence of various activists and supporters of the party. Among others present were Ankur Gupta, Pankaj Langoo, Rakesh Singh, Puneet Bhan, Om Raj Rana, Jagdish Raj Sharma, Kuleep Singh, etc.
On the eve of 73rd Independence Day, flag hoisting ceremony was organized by Shopkeepers Welfare Association Patoli Chowk. The flag was hoisted by Member Parliament Rajya Sabha Shamsher Singh Manhas in presence of Kuldeep Magotra, President of the Association, SB Sharma, Sita Ram Magotra, Ram Lal, Shuban Ji, Bharat Bhushan, Sham Lal Magotra and many others.
Modi Fans Club and SVI Computer Institute celebrated Independence Day. Flag was hoisted by Narayan Dutt Sharma BJP Bishnah President, Modi Fans Club President Anil Gupta (Mintu), Advocate PS Chib Chairman International Human Right, R Vijay Mongotra social activist, Sushil Singh Charak Founder-cum-Chairman Nations Development Association (NDA) and SHO Bishnah Inspector Deepak Pathania.
Suneet Kumar Raina, Corporator Ward No 9 of Jammu Municipal Corporation hoisted the tricolour at different locations in the ward to celebrate Independence Day. Students of various schools presented culture programme.
73rd Independence Day was celebrated at KP Sabha Ambphalla, Jammu. On the occasion, the National Flag was hoisted by the President KK Khosa along with the Executive Committee members namely AK Braroo, Ashwani Koul, SL Bagati, GJ Kampasi, Ashok Khar, Subash Dhar, BL Ticku, etc.
Independence Day was celebrated at TRT Purkhoo. The National Flag was hoisted by JL Tickoo and Camp President Daya Krishan.
The day was celebrated at Panchayat Ghar Muthi Maira with patriotic fervour. Sarpanch Priya Sharma hoisted the National Flag in presence of Ravinder Sharma, Naib Sarpanch Ashok Sharma, Panch Rajan Vaid, Gharu Ram, Rattan Lal, Vijay Kumar, Veena Devi, Dilip Kumar and many others.
Durga Nagar Welfare Committee celebrated Independence Day. Kapil Singh Chib, Corporator Ward Number 64, Roshan Lal Raina, President DNWC, Chand Ji Bhat, District President BJP and Makhan Lal Bhat, Mandal President threw light on the importance of the day. A cultural programme was also organized at Krishna Chowk.
Kargil War Porters of Tanda Tiger Force celebrated 73rd Independence Day. Those present on the occasion were KP Singh, Founder of the Tanda Tiger Force, Porters Thoru Ram Sharma, Madan Lal, Bhanu Parmar, Vijay Saraf, Abhimanu Singh, Kewal Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Rattan Singh and Ramesh Sharma.
Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu celebrated Independence Day, President of CGPWA and Former DGP Dr Ashok Bhan unfurled the National Flag in presence of Patron of the Association VP Sharma, senior retired officers.
73rd Independence Day was celebrated in Ward Number 12 Krishna Nagar, Jammu. The function was organized by Chairman Social Justice Committee Jammu Municipal Corporation, Corporator and Mandal President BJP Jammu Jeet Angral. The cultural programmes were held at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park Krishna Nagar and pigeons were set free to mark the occasion of Independence. Some Sanitary Supervisors and Safaikaramcharies of JMC were presented mementoes for their meritorious services. Jugal Kishre Sharma Member of Parliament, Sat Sharma Former Cabinet Minister, Chander Mohan Gupta Mayor Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria Chairman Public Heath Sanitation Committee, Ayodhya Gupta District President BJP Jammu West and Pardhuman Singh Prabhari BJP Jammu West were also present on the occasion.
J&K Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), organized a function to commemorate 73rd Independence Day at ICAI Bhawan, Canal Road, Jammu in which the senior as well as younger members participated. On the occasion, Chairman of the J&K Branch of ICAI, CA Shalay Razdan along with its Executive Committee members and others members of the branch unfurled the National Flag. Secretary J&K Branch of ICAI, CA Nakul Saraf, CA. Lalit Kumar Gupta Vice-Chairman were among others present on the occasion.
Chamber of Traders Federation celebrated 73rd Independence Day. Neeraj Anand President CTF was joined by many trade leaders and members to commemorate the occasion.
Independence Day was celebrated by Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, Chanakaya Chowk Parade by hoisting the National Flag in presence of all the members of the Sabha. The flag was hoisted by Ved Parkash Sharma, President of the Sabha, while Verinder Mohan Magotra, Satya Nand Sharma, Nanak Chand Sharma, ML Sharma and many others were present on the occasion.
The day was celebrated by the residents of Janipur Colony. SHO Janipur Inspector Naresh Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion, who unfurled the National Flag along with Anil Kohli, General Secretary DCC Jammu and President of the Association. Rajinder Puri, General Secretary, Vikas Gupta, Dr JP Singh, Rakesh Kapahi, Rajinder Singh, Fateh Singh and many others were present on the occasion.
Independence Day was celebrated by hoisting of National Flag by Sarpanch Latti (Chenani) Kasturi Lal Gupta in presence of Panchayat Members and officials from local administration at Tehsil Headquarters Latti. A cultural programme was held on the occasion.
Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society Khow Wali Gali celebrated Independence Day at Mandir Chowk, Sector No 1, Extension Ward Number 53. Nitish Mahajan, BJP State Executive Committee Members unfurled the National Flag in presence of Jagmohan Gupta, Vinod Mahajan, Baldev Sharma, Ravinder Singh, SK Jain, Yash Pal Salgotra and large number of residents. On the occasion, school children presented cultural programme.
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