The 79th Independence Day was celebrated across Kashmir division today with a renewed spirit of patriotism and solidarity, commemorating the historic occasion and reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage and the resilient spirit of its people.
The day was marked by a host of events across all districts, including flag-hoisting ceremonies, addresses by the chief guests and heartfelt tributes to the freedom fighters who shaped the nation’s journey toward independence. They also extended warm greetings to the people on the 79th Independence Day of the nation.
This year’s celebrations hold special significance with the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign being observed under the broader initiative of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, commemorating India’s rich journey of independence and the spirit of patriotism in every household.
On the occasion, tributes were paid to all those who lost their lives in yesterday’s cloudburst incident in Kishtwar district.
As a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the Kishtwar cloudburst incident, all cultural performances or felicitation ceremonies were cancelled.

Ganderbal

The main function was held at Qamaria Stadium, where Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the March Past parade. Contingents from J&K Police, JKP (Ladies), CRPF, SSB, PTS Manigam, SPO Ganderbal, Home Guard, Forest Protection Force, and students from various schools participated in the parade.

Pulwama
The main function was held at the District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama, where District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson, Syed Abdul Bari Andrabi, hoisted the National Flag and took the salute at the parade.
The event was attended by MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi Uddin Mir; Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom; SSP Pulwama, P.D. Nitya; DDC Members; and senior officers from the Police, Army, Air Force, Paramilitary Forces and civil administration while senior citizens, families of martyrs, social activists, students, youth, civil society organizations and the general people in large numbers also attended the event.
The march-past featured contingents from JKP, JKAP, CRPF 182/183 BN, IRP 10th BN, Home Guards, Fire & Emergency Services, NCC Cadets, and students from various schools.

Kulgam

The main Independence Day function was held at District Police Lines Kulgam where Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Kulgam, M Afzal Parrey hoisted the national flag and took the salute at the march past presented by the contingents of CRPF, JKP, JKP Ladies Police Group, District police band and Home guard, NCC besides school children and other contingents.
DDC Vice chairperson, Shazia Jan; Deputy Commissioner, Athar Aamir Khan; SSP Sahil Sarangal, Commandant CRPF, DDC members, ADDC, ADC and officers and officials from civil and police administration were present at the event, besides a large number of people from various areas of the district also attended the celebrations.

Kupwara

The main Independence Day function was held at District Police Lines (DPL) Kupwara where Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Panditpori hoisted the National Flag, inspected the parade and took salute at March-past.
The parade was presented by contingents of CRPF, Women battalion of JKP, IRP, JKP, Home Guards, FPF, Special Commandos of police, NCC Cadets and school children who performed synchronized movements which reflected discipline and coordination, amid patriotic tunes played by JKP Band dressed in their ceremonial uniforms creating a dignified and inspiring atmosphere.
Vice Chairman DDC, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, SSP Kupwara, Gulam Jeelani; ADDC Kupwara, Mufti Fareed ud din; ADC Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad, ACR, CPO, DDC Members, District officers, officials of all departments and large number of people from different areas were present during the function.

Bandipora

Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Bandipora, Abdul Gani Bhat, hoisted the National Flag at S.K. Sports Stadium, Bandipora, and took salute at the march past presented by contingents of CRPF, J&K Police, JKIRP, JKAP women's wing, Fire & Emergency Services, SPOs, Home Guard, NCC, students, and the J&K Police Band Group.
MLA Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat; Principal District & Sessions Judge Bandipora, Khaleel Ahmad Choudhary; Vice-Chairperson DDC, Kowsar Shafeeq; Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bandipora, Harmeet Singh, DDC members, senior officers from the civil and police administration, Army and paramilitary officials, and a large gathering of the public were present at the event.

Shopian

the Independence Day celebrations were today held with patriotic zeal and enthusiasm across Shopian district, with the main function held at District Police Lines (DPL) Shopian, where Chairperson, DDC Shopian, Bilqees Jan hoisted the National Flag and inspected the parade.
DDC Chairperson took salute at an impressive march past presented by contingents of CRPF, J&K Police, JK Ladies Police, FPF, Home Guards, NCC cadets and School children.
Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Shishir Gupta; SSP, Anayat Ali Choudhary; Vice Chairperson, Irfan Manhas; ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad; DDC members, district administration officers besides a large number of people were present.

Budgam

The main district-level Independence Day 2025 function was held at Sports Stadium Budgam, where the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, who was the chief guest, hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the ceremonial march-past parade.
Contingents from CRPF, J&K Police, IRP, JKAP, JKHG, NCC, and various schools of the district participated, marching in perfect sync to patriotic tunes.
The celebration was attended by SSP Budgam, Nikhil Borkar; ADC Budgam, ASP Budgam, senior officers from Army and Paramilitary Forces, all district and sectoral officers, PRI members, and a large gathering of citizens.