Ahead of 76th Republic Day, full dress rehearsal functions were held on Friday across all the districts of Kashmir, giving a glimpse of the grand spectacle to unfold on Friday.
The rehearsal is a precursor to the actual Republic Day parade scheduled to be held on January 26.

Srinagar

A full dress rehearsal function was conducted at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri unfurled the National Flag, took salute at the March Past and inspected Parade & Band contingents.
Addressing the occasion, the Div Com highlighted developmental and administrative achievements of the region, pedaling J&K on the path of peace, progress and prosperity.
While mentioning the recent inauguration of Sonmarg Tunnel by the Prime Minister, the Div Com said that the Tunnel will ensure round the clock road connectivity to Sonmarg which will boost tourism.

Ganderbal

A full dress rehearsal in connection with the forthcoming 76th Republic-day was held in Qamaria Stadium here.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir unfurled the tricolor, took salute at the march-past, inspected the parade and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by various departments for the hassle free celebration of the national event at the venue here.

Anantnag

The full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations was conducted today at Shaheed Himayun Muzzamil Memorial Government Degree College, Anantnag, where Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Abdul Aziz Sheikh took the salute at the march past.
The full dress rehearsal featured an impressive march past by contingents from the CRPF, J&K Police, Home Guards, J&K Police Band, Fire & Emergency Services, NCC and students from various schools.

Bandipora

In preparations to the 76th Republic Day celebrations, full dress rehearsals were conducted across Bandipora district today, with the main event held at S.K. Stadium, Bandipora.
The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Bandipora, Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt, unfurled the National Flag.
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Manzoor Ahmad Qadri were present on the occasion.
The ADDC, inspected the parade, and took the salute from the contingents of CRPF 3rd Battalion, JKP Executive Wing, IRP 21 Battalion, JKP Women Battalion, Fire and Emergency Services, SPOs, NCC Cadets, students from various government and private schools besides the event also featured a performance by the JKP Police Band.

Kulgam

ahead of Republic Day celebrations 2025, a full dress rehearsal was held today at District Police lines Kulgam where Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kulgam, Bashir Ahmad Wani unfurled the national flag, inspected the parade and took a salute at the March Past.
The March Past was presented by the contingents from CRPF, J&K Police, Home Guards, NCC, Women Police contingent, students and other contingents.

Baramulla

The full dress rehearsal for Republic Day 2025 celebration was conducted today at the District Police Lines (DPL) Baramulla, with Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla, Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina overseeing the proceedings.
As part of the rehearsal, Dr. Raina unfurled the National Flag and inspected the parade. He also took the salute at an impressive march past presented by contingents of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), National Cadet Corps (NCC), students, and other groups.

Pulwama

A full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebrations was conducted today at the District Police Lines (DPL), Pulwama where Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pulwama, Dr. S.M Ashraf, unfurled the tricolor and took the salute at the March-past.
The March-past featured contingents from various security agencies, including the CRPF, District Police, JKP Women's Wing, IRP, JKAP, Home Guard and Commandant Forces besides NCC volunteers and school children from diverse educational institutions across the district.

Shopian

With great enthusiasm and vibrant participation of people and display of unity, Full Dress Rehearsal was today held at DPL Shopian in a run up to the 76th Republic Day celebrations.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took salute at the March Past presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire & Emergency, Forest Guards, Homeguards, NCC and students from different schools of the district at District Police Lines (DPL), Shopian.

Kupwara

Full dress rehearsal for Republic Day celebration 2025 was held at District Police Lines Kupwara where Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, M Rouf Rehman unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took salute at march-past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, IRP, Home Guards, FP and school children.