Ananatnag, Aug. 15 -- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo friday hoisted the National Flag at Shaheed Himayun Muzammil Memorial Government Degree College Boys Anantnag to mark the 79th Independence Day celebrations.

On the occasion, the Minister inspected the parade and took salute from contingents of various wings of J&K Police, CRPF, NCC Cadets and school children.

In her address, the Minister said that this freedom is a precious gift earned with great difficulty and countless sacrifices by elders and forefathers. She paid rich tributes to great martyrs, freedom fighters and fallen soldiers, urging people to value their freedom and work together for the country's progress.

Remembering...