Guv hoists tri-colour in Jammu

Jammu, Jan 26 (KNS): Governor, N. N. Vohra hoisted the tricolour at the State level function on the occasion of the 63rd Republic Day, at Maulana Azad Stadium, here this morning.  On a bright sunny morning today, Governor inspected the parade and took the salute at the march past of the smart contingents of the Army, Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, men and women contingent of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Jammu and Kashmir Auxiliary Police, J&K Prison Police, Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Service, J&K Forest Protection Force, National Cadet Corps, J&K Ex-Servicemen, J&K Sports Council, boys and girls schools students and Bands of Army, JKP and various schools.

Usha Vohra, First Lady, Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Amrit Malhotra, Chairman, Legislative Council, Advisors to the Chief Minister, legislators, senior civil, police and army officers, political and social activists, prominent citizens, media persons and a large number of the citizenry were present on the occasion.
A colourful cultural programme based on national integration and the glorious composite heritage of the State was presented by thousands of students on this occasion. The cultural items presented included Akhand Bharat, Mera Pyara Kashmir, Jehan Daal-Daal Per Sone Ki Chirya, Jammu Meri Jind Kashmir Meri Jan, 26 January Aai-A, Chhaja Dance and  Bhangra. Bhartiyam, on the theme young and fit India, in which 1800 students from 19 educational institutions participated received a thunderous applause. Motorcycle acrobatics display by Dare-Devils of J&K Police also received repeated cheers from the jam-packed audience in the Stadium. Army weapon and equipment display were other highlights of the function.
Among the other attractions of the programme was the tableau on ill effects of cigarettes and tobacco and a tableau on the implementation of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 presented by the Controller, Drug and Food Control, J&K; “Choona Hai Aasman” presented by the Directorate of School Education, Jammu, and another tableaux displayed by the National Rural Health Mission.