SRINAGAR, Aug. 15 -- The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) commemorated the 79th Independence Day with a spirited display of patriotism at its Karan Nagar headquarters. The celebrations began with the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag by Commissioner Faz Lul Haseeb, IAS, in the presence of senior officials, staff members, and invited dignitaries.

In his address, Commissioner Haseeb paid tribute to the nation's freedom fighters and martyrs, honouring their courage and sacrifices in securing India's liberty. He highlighted the enduring significance of Independence Day as a reminder of the nation's core values-justice, liberty, equality, and human dignity-and reaffirmed SMC's commitment to uphold these principles through transpare...