STATE TIMES NEWS
DODA: District Development Commissioner Doda Bhawani Rakwal on Friday convened a meeting with all district officers to review the arrangements for celebration of Republic Day 2018.
During the meeting, it was decided that in case of inclement weather the main functions shall be held at District Police Line Doda whereas if the weather and the condition of Sports Stadium improves then the venue will be Sports Stadium Doda where the VIP shall unfurl the flag and take salute of the March Past contingents drawn from JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force, NCC and various government and private schools.
DDC Doda exhorted upon all agencies to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well in time for smooth and successful celebration of the Republic Day. Other arrangements pertaining to security, sanitation, sitting arrangements, power supply and other issues related to Republic Day celebrations were thoroughly discussed.
It was decided that as per past practice, day shall start with the playing of Shehnai Vadan. After the flag hoisting and parade ceremony, cultural items on patriotic and nationalistic theme shall be performed by students of various government and private schools.
DDC directed PHE and PDD to ensure availability of safe drinking water and uninterrupted power supply. Health and fire services were directed to make available sufficient number of ambulances and fire tenders at the venue.
DDC asked Municipal Committee to intensify the sanitation drive and make the town beautiful by illuminating Govt buildings and the main venue. It was also decided that full dress rehearsal shall be held on 24th January 2018.
ASP Vinay Kumar, Dy SP Hq Ganai Nazir, CPO Youginder Katoch, ACR Tariq Hussain, ACD Akhter Hussain besides Principals and Officers of the District participated in the meeting.
