• Hundreds of students, officials, other stakeholders attend Tiranga Rally

KUPWARA: In a vibrant display of patriotism and national unity, a Mega Tiranga Rally was organized today at Teetwal, near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, as part of the ongoing ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative.

Rally comprising hundreds of students, officials, field functionaries and common people was flagged-off by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse from Gundishart Teetwal.  SSP Kupwara, Gulam Jeelani; ACR Kupwara, SDM Karnah, Chief Education Officer, ACD, ASP and other district and tehsil level officers were present on the occasion.

The rally began at Gundishart and proceeded through the border village, resonating with patriotic slogans and cultural performance and concluded at Teetwal Ground. The rally was carrying a large National Flag with a length of 1.5 km which went through the LoC Teetwal. 

Speaking with the media persons, DC said that the district administration Kupwara organized the Mega Tiranga Rally as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ national level campaign, going on across the country. He appealed to the people of Kupwara district to come out in large number and ensure active participation in celebration of the Independence Day.

Meanwhile, students from different schools presented cultural programmes including patriotic songs which enthralled the audience. On the occasion, speakers emphasized the significance of the Tiranga as a symbol of India’s sovereignty, unity, and rich heritage. The rally also highlighted the peaceful aspirations of the border residents and their integral role in the nation-building process.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

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