<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu, Republic Day was celebrated with patriotism, happiness and enthusiasm across the Jammu division amid tight security arrangements. The main function was organized at Maluna Azad Stadium, Jammu where the Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu hoists the National Flag. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In his address, the LG said 2019 was the year of a major change for the people of J&K. He said the abrogation of temporary provisions of Article 370 has driven away from the financial and legal obstacles between J&K and other parts of the country and has united J&K to the country in its true sense. He said Terrorism is the biggest challenge in the UT and the Govt is committed to eradicating it from the roots. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Murmu said that the government is committed to making model villages, Panchayats and blocks throughout the UT and IT cells will be set up in each and every panchayat soon and every Gram Panchayat will have Digital Villages. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The establishment of Cyber Police Stations across the UT is also on the priority of the UT Govt. He said the Govt is on the path of creating more jobs for the youth of the UT and will also provide Gas pipelines to Jammu and Srinagar cities soon. He further said electricity production will be increased and Dairy Mission will be given a boost.<br />'' <br />'' Earlier, the LG paid a visit to Balidan Stambh in Jammu and paid homage to the martyred soldiers. Different contingents of Security forces, Defence, NCC Cadets schools and others participated in the March past. Besides, school children from various educational institutions presented scintillating and colourful cultural programmes including traditional folk songs. Republic Day was also celebrated with enthusiasm across the districts of Jammu division.</span><br />''