Dehradun, Aug. 17 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 16 Aug: Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan unfurled the national flag at the Secretariat yesterday on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day. Extending his greetings to the Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, Additional Secretaries, officers, employees of the Secretariat Administration, and the children present at the event, he paid homage to the known and unknown freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the country's independence. The CS noted that the day serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifice, courage, and unwavering dedication of countless patriots who have gifted the nation its freedom.

Addressing the gathering, Bardhan emphasised that Uttarakhand is steadfastly worki...