SRINAGAR, Aug 14 — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have cancelled all cultural programmes scheduled for the Independence Day celebrations on Friday, August 15, in view of the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar district that left dozens dead and hundreds missing.
Official sources told The Chenab Times that the decision was taken following directions from higher authorities. While cultural performances will not take place, the formal events — including the Independence Day address, march past, and other official ceremonies — will proceed as planned.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on X that the “At Home” tea party scheduled for tomorrow evening has also been cancelled. “In light of the tragedy caused by the cloud burst in Kishtwar I have taken the decision to cancel the ‘At Home’ tea party tomorrow evening. We have also decided not to go ahead with the cultural events during the morning Independence Day celebrations. The formal events – speech, march past etc will go ahead as planned,” he said.
The move comes as rescue and relief operations continue in Chasoti village of Padder sub-division, where a massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered flash floods along the Machail Mata Yatra route.
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