Briefly: Group of trekkers celebrate Independence Day at Siachen Glacier

Srinagar: A group of trekkers celebrated Independence Day at the Siachen Glacier along with troops deployed on the glacier as part of an initiative to promote tourism in border areas, officials said on Wednesday. The group included mountaineers from the Karnataka Mountaineering Association and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, they said. The trek, supported by the Army and Oxbow Explore, was part of a broader initiative to promote tourism in border areas, a first-of-its-kind initiative. PTI

Islamic University holds events to mark I Day

Srinagar: As part of the 78th Independence Day celebrations, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Kashmir organised a series of competitions, officials said on Wednesday. In a statement, the university said the students showcased their artistic talents in these competitions. “The competitions saw enthusiastic participation from students across various disciplines. The winning entries were selected by an esteemed jury and the winners were honoured with awards. OC