J&K joins events to mark 75 years of Independence
The Hindu
J&K on Friday joined the country wide 'Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' ceremonies organised to mark the completion of 75 years of Independence, and saw special 'shikara' (boat) rallies and unfurling of the Tricolour in the Valley.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Bagoona in Samba and paid his respects to the first recipient of Maha Vir Chakra, Brigadier Rajinder Singh on the occasion.
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