The Indian Army installed an 100 feet tall National Flag in Gulmarg.
The event was presided over by Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Yogesh Kumar Joshi.
Umar Ganie captures the magnificence of the Tricolour for Rediff.com.
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Photographs: Umar Ganie/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com
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