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1. DC Anantnag reviews arrangements for District Level Mega Tiranga Rally
- Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign: DC Anantnag conducts on-site review of arrangements for District Level Mega Tiranga Rally
- Emphasises seamless facilities for smooth conduct, culmination of Rally
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat today conducted an extensive venue review and on-site inspection to oversee preparations for the District Level Mega Tiranga Rally, scheduled on August 12 under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026.
The rally will kick off from Sports Stadium Anantnag and traverse through the town before reaching its culmination point at Lal Chowk Anantnag.
To ensure the grand event is held smoothly, the DC visited both the starting location at Sports Stadium and the termination point at Lal Chowk, reviewing the ground readiness and logistical setups.
During the inspection, the DC issued comprehensive directions to all line departments regarding venue preparation including branding, seamless mobilization, induction, and structured de-induction of all participants, security and traffic, power supply, dedicated drinking water arrangements, music van, PA System, healthcare and other necessary facilities. He instructed the officers to ensure seamless arrangements are made and rally is held with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized close inter-departmental synergy so that participants, including students, local citizens and officials participate with ease and convenience.
The DC was accompanied by senior officers from civil administration, police and line departments including ADC, SP, CPO, SE PHE, Exen R&B, DIO, DYSSO, CEO MCA and other officials.
2. Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign gains momentum across Bandipora
- Rallies, Cultural and Community Activities held across district
BANDIPORA: The Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 witnessed further momentum across District Bandipora on Tuesday, with educational institutions, Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies and various departments organising Tiranga rallies, cultural programmes, awareness activities and other initiatives to showcase patriotism, unity and pride in the National Flag.
Tiranga rallies were organised at several educational institutions and locations across the district, including Higher Secondary School Bagh, HSS Mantrigam, HSS Aloosa, HSS Chanpal, HS Tarabal, Government PM Shri Higher Secondary School Shahgund, Cluster HSS Quilmuqam, GDC Bandipora, GDC Sumbal and GDC Gurez. Rallies were also conducted across Panchayats and blocks including Nadihal B, Badugam Tulail, Mangnipora, Aloosa, Naidkhai, Kehnusa B, Turkpora, Quil A, Muqam-A, Malangam C, Nowgam, Kema, Onagam B, Arin, Bagtore, Benlipore, Bonkoot and other areas.
Students, staff members and local communities participated enthusiastically, carrying the Tricolour and raising patriotic slogans.
The campaign also witnessed active participation from the Fisheries Department, which organised boat rallies at different areas of Wular Lake, including Lahrwalpora, Zurimanz and Kulhama. The Department of Youth Services and Sports and other field-level institutions also took part in the campaign through Tiranga-themed activities, while various Panchayats and local institutions organised rallies and community participation programmes.
In the health sector, awareness and participation activities were organised by AAM (AYUSH) Nadihal in collaboration with Government Girls Higher Secondary School Nadihal, focusing on mental health, road safety and drug abuse. National Flags were also distributed among students to promote patriotism, unity and a sense of responsibility.
Similarly, AHWC Aloosa, in collaboration with Government Middle School Sheikh Muqam Aloosa, organised a flag distribution drive, selfie booths, display stands and a holistic health and awareness camp as part of the campaign.
The campaign also provided a platform for academic and co-curricular activities. Government Degree College Ajas student Majid Hassan Khan secured the first position in an Inter-College Debate Competition on the theme “Role of J&K Youth in Making Bharat@2047” and was selected to represent District Bandipora at the forthcoming Divisional-Level Debate Competition. GDC Bandipora also secured the first position in an Inter-College National Anthem Competition held at the college campus.
The activities were organised as part of the district-wide Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 and the commemoration of 150 years of “Vande Mataram”, aimed at strengthening patriotic spirit, public participation, national unity and respect for the Tricolour across District Bandipora.
3. DC Udhampur flags off Tiranga bike rally
- Youth, bikers, officials and civil society participate with patriotic fervour
UDHAMPUR: As part of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and the commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today flagged off a Tiranga Bike rally from DC Office Complex here.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from bikers, youth volunteers, government officials and members of civil society, who carried the National Flag with pride and patriotic fervour.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said that the primary objective of the awareness rally was to sensitise the public about the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and encourage greater participation.
Highlighting the significance of the campaign, the DC appealed to the people of the district to proudly hoist the National Flag at their homes and participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
4. DC Poonch reviews telecom services, directs filling of connectivity gaps
- Directs providers to fill connectivity gaps without delay
POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired the meeting of the District Telecom Committee (DTC) in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, to review the status of telecommunication services and address issues related to connectivity and installation of mobile towers in the district.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Mohd Sayeed, Deputy Superintendent Police (HQ) Neeraj Sharma, District Informatics Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, representatives from BRO, PWD(R&B), PMGSY, JPDC, Forest Department, Municipal Council, Pollution Control Committee, BSNL, Airtel and Jio besides other concerned officers.
The Deputy Commissioner held detailed deliberations on the existing telecom infrastructure and availability of the mobile network services in different parts of the district. The committee discussed areas facing poor or inadequate connectivity, requirements for installation of new mobile towers and other issues affecting expansion and strengthening of telecom services.
The DC stressed the importance of filling the gaps in mobile and communication connectivity, particularly in remote, hilly and strategically important areas of the district. He directed the concerned departments and telecom service providers to coordinate closely and facilitate early resolution of bottlenecks related to land, permissions, infrastructure and other requirements for installation of telecom towers.
He further called for expeditious action on identified connectivity gaps and directed the concerned agencies to maintain close coordination so that telecom services are strengthened across the district.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that better telecom connectivity is essential for public services, emergency response, disaster management, administration, healthcare, education and overall socio-economic development, particularly in remote areas.
The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned stakeholders to ensure timely follow-up on the issues discussed and work in a coordinated manner towards strengthening the telecom network infrastructure in district Poonch.
5. Mega Tiranga Bike Rally held in Banihal
- Vande Mataram, National Anthem and Patriotic Activities mark celebrations
RAMBAN, AUGUST 11: Intensifying Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign and Vande Mataram celebrations, the district administration Ramban organised a mega Tiranga Bike Rally at Banihal, evoking an overwhelming response from students, youth, security personnel, civil society members and the general public.
The programme commenced with the mass recitation of Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem, setting the tone for the day-long celebrations dedicated to patriotism, national unity and pride in the Tricolour.
An early Har Ghar Tiranga Rally was also taken out from Lamber Ground, in which local youth, students and members of the public participated with great enthusiasm. Carrying and waving the National Flag, the participants raised patriotic slogans.
The mega Tiranga Bike Rally subsequently commenced from Lamber Ground, Banihal, with hundreds of participants riding motorcycles adorned with the National Flag. The rally proceeded along the old Srinagar-Jammu National Highway towards Kharpora Chowk and adjoining areas, before returning back to the starting point, where it culminated peacefully.
Police personnel, CRPF officers and personnel, representatives from civil society, transporters, students, teachers and other sections of society participated in the rally, making it a vibrant public celebration of the Tricolour.
The sight of hundreds of motorcycles moving with the National Flags created an impressive display of patriotism and national pride across Banihal. Participants expressed their commitment to the spirit of Har Ghar Tiranga, encouraging every household to proudly hoist the National Flag ahead of Independence Day.
A series of other patriotic activities were also organised across Sub-Division Banihal as part of the campaign, with active participation from local communities, students, youth and government departments.
The event was graced by the Commander 11 Sector Brigadier Ajay Pal Singh, Commanding Officers of 12 Rashtriya Rifles, 23 Rashtriya Rifles and 166 Battalion CRPF, besides ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak, Additional SP Mujeeb Ur Rehman, SDM Mohammad Naseeb Bajran, senior officers and other stakeholders.
6. Patriotic activities, green initiatives mark campaign across Kathua
- Plantation drives and Vande Mataram recitation reinforce patriotism and collective responsibility
KATHUA: A series of activities were today organised in different parts of Kathua district under the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga and Vande Mataram Campaign 2026, with enthusiastic participation of officers, officials, students and citizens.
At Divisional Forest Office Billawar, ADC Vishavjeet Singh led a plantation drive. DFO Indu Sharma along with other officers and officials participated in the drive. The initiative also marked “Ek Ped Nashe Ke Viruddh”, combining the spirit of patriotism with environmental conservation and the message of a drug-free society.
Meanwhile, a series of patriotic activities were organised across Sub-Division Hiranagar under the guidance of SDM Phulail Singh, with active participation from sub-divisional officers and officials.
Plantation drives were also organised at Municipal Committee Billawar, GDC Bani and GDC Mahanpur, with Vande Mataram recitation held at GDC Mahanpur. Students and staff participated enthusiastically, promoting patriotism alongside environmental responsibility.
At the Regional Transport Office-Lakhanpur, officers and officials participated in a plantation drive by planting different species of saplings. Activities reinforcing the spirit of patriotism, national pride and collective responsibility, were held across the district on day three of the twin campaigns.
