Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 5 (ANI): 'At Home' function for Independence Day to be hosted by the Raj Bhavan has been cancelled in the view of COVID-19 pandemic, Raj Bhavan said in a statement on Wednesday.

"In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 'At Home' function for this year's Independence Day to be hosted by the Raj Bhavan, Srinagar, as per past practice, stands cancelled," the statement said.

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The decision was taken after assessing the current circumstances of COVID-19 pandemic in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and keeping in view the compliance of all healthcare protocols and SOPs notified by the Central and the UT government. (ANI)

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