SRINAGAR, Jan. 26 -- The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic spirit across the Kashmir division, with flag unfurling ceremonies, parades and cultural programmes held at district, sub-division, tehsil and block levels.

Main functions were organised at district headquarters, where Chairpersons of District Development Councils, Deputy Commissioners and senior officials unfurled the National Flag, inspected ceremonial parades and took the salute. March-pasts by contingents of J&K Police, CRPF, IRP, Home Guards, NCC cadets and school children marked the celebrations.

Budgam: The main function was held at the Sports Stadium, Budgam, where Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat unfurled the National Flag and ...