indiaUpdated: Aug 15, 2020 16:15 ISTThe 74th Independence Day was celebrated with full zeal and patriotic fervour across Jammu region on Saturday amid heightened security arrangements and the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The main function in Jammu region was held at Mini Stadium Parade here where K K Sharma, advisor to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, unfurled the national flag and addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of the event. The officials said the respective district development commissioners hoisted the national flag at the main functions in the rest of the nine districts of Jammu region, while small official functions also marked the day. “We had planned this event to celebrate Independence Day and also to motivate the people especially youngsters to physical fitness,” Neeraj Singh, member of Kathua distance runners, said. Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta hoisted the national flag in presence of JMC Commissioner Avny Lavasa at JMC headquarters.

Source: Hindustan Times August 15, 2020 10:46 UTC