SRINAGAR, July 25 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir, directing all departments to ensure seamless coordination and timely completion of arrangements.

The meeting was attended by administrative secretaries, divisional commissioners, ADGPs, IGPs, deputy commissioners, SSPs, the Director Information, Directors of School Education and Health Services for Jammu and Kashmir, senior police officers and representatives of various security agencies.

According to an official statement, the Chief Secretary reviewed preparations for the main Independence Day functions in Srinagar and Jammu, besides celebrations to be held a...