Jammu/Srinagar, Jan. 27 -- Jammu and Kashmir joined the rest of the nation today to celebrate the 74th Republic Day of India with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unfurling the National Flag at MA Stadium Jammu where the main function was held this morning.

The main Republic Day function in the Valley was held at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium at Sonawar here. Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Rajesh Rai Bhatnagar was the chief guest and presided over the function.

The LG inspected the contingents of the Republic Day parade and took the ceremonial salute.

The Republic Day parade consisted of smart contingents from Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, IRP (Women & Male), J&K Police, JKAP, UT Disaster Response Force, J&K Fire and Emergency Services, J&...