Srinagar:  Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Pandurang K Pole on Saturday directed all government institutes and offices in the Valley to hoist the National Flag on Republic Day next year.

At the outset, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir maintained that the main venue of the function of Republic Day will be SK Cricket Stadium, Srinagar and asked all the departments to make arrangements accordingly, reports ANI.

During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner gave several directions to the concerned officers for smooth conduct of the national event.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners along with district officers and representatives of various departments, reports ANI.

While from the police department the meeting was attended by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, other senior officers and Traffic, besides officers from Paramilitary Forces, the Indian news agency reported.