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biggest Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: The Industries and Commerce Minister, Dr. Mustafa Kamal today cautioned the people against the dangers of fundamentalism looming large on the Nation......more HC directs
JU to circulate Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Justice T S Doabia of the State High Court has directed the University of Jammu to circulate instructions to various private.....more 2 held for
raping Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 24: She could finally express her silence after bearing horrifying experience for about six months. She could have never thought......more Sikh
bodies up in arms Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Expressing its deep anguish over the demolition of Bibi Chand Kour’s mausoleum at Gummat, All Jammu and Kashmir State Akali Dal.......more |
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youth against drug addiction Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Educating the young generation against the drug addiction and smoking to save their young age and health, a 16-member team was.....more HSS R S
Pura joins Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Government Higher Secondary School R S Pura today joined the campaign regarding the awareness on National land resources conservation.....more Farmers to
get insurance Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: The Banking Institutions operating in J&K would issue credit cards to the farmers and advance loans on the basis of Revenue Pass Books.........more Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Nov. 24: The Works Minister, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the government is committed of equal and speedy development of all the far flung areas of the State. He said during the five years.................more |
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Year for Books celebration Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: In connection with the International Year for Books, an exhibition was organised by Vidya Prakashan Mandir, Meerut in collaboration with B R Trading Co, Jammu, here today. Wide variety of books were put on display. The Minister of State for Home, Mr Khalid Najeeb Suharwardhy, who was chief guest, underlined the importance of books which contain wealth of knowledge and have always brought revolutionary transformation in the society. Information and ideas are really driving force for advancement of humanity. The Minister underlined the need for the overall preservation and promotion of books for further enrichment of our cultural heritage. Books, he said must not only produce doctors, engineers, technocrats or computer experts but " produce men with high intellectual power and noble human values. These books have to inculcate spirit for peace, progress, morality and human brotherhood. The writers and intellectuals should play their pivotal role in spreading message of peace, progress and moral values, he added. The Director of School Education, Mr M S Khan presided over the function. Mr Ashok Jain of B R Trading Co, sole distributor of Vidya Prakashan Books for J&K State, outlined the objective of the Books Year celebrations and the exhibition of Vidya books held today. Mr S K Jain, chairman, Vidya Prakashan Mandir, Meerut (UP) told EXCELSIOR that over 650 books, mainly on educational themes, have been published. Prof B P Sharma, Director, Vidya Prakashan underscored the importance of books which have brought about revolutionary changes from time to time. He spoke about the brief history of this publishing house which has been founded by Sukhdev Jain and is making contribution in enrichment of knowledge of the people. Prof Sharma claimed that this publishing house has the distinction of having "Teachers’ Welfare Fund". Dr D K Jain, Dr Anupama Vohra, Dr Prince Mohan Sharma, Hari Parkash Magotra, Dr Jatinder Khajuria and Dr Dharminder Magotra in their speeches dealt with different aspects of book production, publication, marketing and changing readers’ interests and needs. Computer education material, put out by this publishing house, was included as exhibits and a presentation of computer programme also arranged. Among others, Mr Bodh Raj Bali, former Minister, Mr OP Baru, ex-Director of Education, Mr Abdul Aziz, ex-Registrar, J&K University were present. A number of academicians, educationists, officials, prominent citizens and students attended, The programme was conducted by Dr Renu Nanda. School children presented two impressive cultural items while the programme commenced with Saraswati Vandana. |
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Fundamentalism
biggest threat to National Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: The Industries and Commerce Minister, Dr. Mustafa Kamal today cautioned the people against the dangers of fundamentalism looming large on the Nation and called for strengthening the bonds of communal harmony and national integration. "Forces of fundamentalism are still active and always look out for an opportunity to disintegrate the country after 50 years of independence and the onus lies on the youth in particular to rise to the occasion to preserve the hard won freedom", Dr. Kamal said at a function organized in connection with the National Integration Week at New Millennium National College of Education, Sainik Colony near here today. The function, besides a galaxy of educationists, parents and students, was also attended by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Mr. Ram Paul and MLA Inderwal, Qazi Jalal-ud-Din, Mr. Ram Paul is also the chairman of the institution. Dr. Kamal also criticized the utterances of some elements advocating trifurcation of the State on regional lines and said such demands are inimical to the nation’s integrity especially at a crucial time when the J&K State is fighting a war against terrorism. He said advocates of trifurcation of J&K State are in disguise playing in the hands of fundamentalist forces, which is a biggest threat to the national integration. He said National Conference has always pleaded the cause of secularism and it was keeping pace with this commitment that great visionary leader, Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah rejected the 2-Nation theory based on religious lines and acceded to the Indian Union on the basis of ideological cohesion. He said Sher-i-Kashmir kept the candle of communal harmony alight at the time of partition in 1947 when the whole country was burning in the flames of communal frenzy. He said mutual brotherhood and unity in diversity are the hallmark of our 5000 years old civilization and ethos. He stressed the need for uprooting the trends of religious extremism to preserve the unity and integrity of the country. Dr. Kamal also urged for a strong Central back up support to the nationalist forces in J&K to defeat the evil designs of subversive elements. He said J&K is presently exposed to three biggest challenges posed by the fundamentalism, terrorism and forces hell bent to disintegrate the State on regional basis. The Minister also paid rich tributes to Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi whose 84th birth anniversary coincides with the National Integration Week. He also lauded the management of the college for opening the educational institute in private sector and said private sector is playing a significant role in the field of education in J&K. Mr. Ram Paul on this occasion urged for preserving the secular character in the J&K and recounted the efforts made by Sheri Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and Madr-e-Mehrban, Begum Akbar Jehan in particular for strengthening communal harmony and brotherhood in the, otherwise multi religious, multi lingual and multi regional State. He said need of the hour was to inculcate the spirit of mutual trust, faith, love and tolerance adding these principles would go a long way to preserve the national unity. He called upon the youth to contribute their might in building a strong Nation. A seminar on the theme of "National Integration and Role of the Youth" was also held on the occasion. The students of the college and artists of the Cultural Unit of State Information Department presented a variety cultural programme on the occasion, which enthralled the audience. "Chatanoon Mein Rahein Banane Padengay, Badhangay Abhi Aur Aagay Badangay" patriotic song by Mr. Anil Sharma of the Information Department was liked by one and all. |
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HC directs JU to circulate instructions on admission Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Justice T S Doabia of the State High Court has directed the University of Jammu to circulate instructions to various private institutions for selection and admission of the candidates in professional courses. This direction was passed in a writ petition filed by Priya Darshani Institute of Management and Science through Advocate V R Wazir, wherein it was stated that the institution is recognized and imparting training education in the discipline of MBA. In the petition it was stated it was well within the right of the Institution to admit six students over and above the list of the candidates furnished by the University as the seats were vacant and could be filled by the Institution without reference to the University. The stand of the University was that the students who have been admitted were those who never took part in the process of the examination. The University Counsel J P Singh referred a judgment of Supreme Court in the case of Unni Krishnan versus State of Andhra Pradesh and further submitted that until the candidate has passed the entrance test with atleast 50 per cent marks, he cannot be admitted. It was further referred to the Supreme Court judgment that no professional College shall call for application for admission separately or individually. Justice Doabia observed that the University is, however, free to clarify the regulation if any framed in this regard if not already done. It is also clarified that the petitioner-Institute would make no selection of their won. In case they are to do it , they should first refer the matter to the University. |
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2 held for raping deaf and dumb Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 24: She could finally express her silence after bearing horrifying experience for about six months. She could have never thought that her disability would give her acute mental tension one day. This was the tale of a deaf and dumb girl who has been fighting within herself for about six months from the day she was raped by two youths at village Bathera under the jurisdiction of Dharamsal Police Station. Sheela Devi, daughter of Ram Singh, who even had failed to convey to her mother that she was raped by youths of the same village when she had gone to attend nature’s call. She made hectic efforts to convey horrifying experience to her mother and invite her attention but her disability came in her way and forced her to bear all that for about six months when her family members came to know about her pregnancy. During all these six months she passed all days and nights while fighting with herself and it was during this period she had realised that how much disabled she was. She could have never thought that those who gave her birth would not understand her tale of woes one day. Had she not been disabled the accused could have not been at large for about six months and booked much earlier. The unfortunate parents of Sheela even felt themselves guilty conscious when they came to know that their daughter had tolerated horrying experience for about six months. After her parents came to know about her pregnancy, they approached Block Medical Officer Sunderbani who aborted her. Earlier, the police tried to hush up the matter but after the intervention of SDPO IPS Nitish Kumar the accused were arrested. The accused have been identified as Bhagwan Singh and Baldev Singh. Further investigation were on in this regard and it has been apprehended that lots of other sensational details would come to light after thorough investigation of the incident. |
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Sikh bodies up in arms against
demolition Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Expressing its deep anguish over the demolition of Bibi Chand Kour’s mausoleum at Gummat, All Jammu and Kashmir State Akali Dal has demanded registration of a criminal case in this connection and arrest of the persons who committed the ‘sacrilegious act’. "Demolition of the historical monument, which linked Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s dynasty of Sikh rule with Jammu and Kashmir, is a deep rooted conspiracy of some politicians who are hell bent to divide the Sikh community in view of the forthcoming State Assembly elections," said Mr Jagdev Singh, president of All J&K State Akali Dal, while addressing a press conference here today. Claiming that Sikh community has taken a strong notice of demolition of Bibi Chand Kour’s mausoleum, Mr Singh said that his outfit would expose these ‘black sheep’ before the community and announced to launch a massive campaign against them. "This sacrilegious act has raised a storm in the Sikh community and very soon we are going to launch an agitation against the persons responsible for this act,"he said. He also demanded registration of a criminal case in connection with demolition of the historical monument and arrest of the office bearers of District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC) Jammu, which had ordered the demolition. The Akali leader disclosed that they would approach the court for re-construction of the monument and seek its registration with Archaeological Survey of India for its proper maintenance and preservation. Chief organisor of Bhai Kanhaya Nishkam Sewa Society, Mr Mohinder Singh, who was also present in the press conference, appealed the District Gurdwara Parbandhak Board to take immediate action against the DGPC Jammu and sought intervention of Mahant Manjeet Singh of Dera Nangali Sahib into the matter. President of All India Sikh Students Federation Mr Paramjeet Singh, equated the demolition of Bibi Chand Kour’s mausoleum with the demolition of Bamiyan Budhas and called upon the community to rise above the petty political interests. The All Jammu and Kashmir State Akali Dal, which has the patronage of District Gurdwara Parbandhak Board chairman Sudershan Singh Wazir, also announced to boycott the Gur Purav function at Maharani Chand Kour Samadh on December 3 as a mark of protest against the invitation to former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kour as chief guest on the occasion. "We will boycott the main function and celebrate Guru Parav in other Gurdwaras as our conscious does not allow us to participate in a function where the alleged killer of her own daughter is the chief guest," said Mr Jagdev Singh. It may be mentioned here that the Gur Purav functions at the Samadh site are organised under the banner of DGPC Jammu which has ordered demolition of the mausoleum. |
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Educating youth
against drug addiction Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Educating the young generation against the drug addiction and smoking to save their young age and health, a 16-member team was today flagged off for 62-day long ‘Cycle Yatra’ from Jammu and Kashmir to Kanya Kumari, here this morning. The Yatra was shown green flag by the Minister of State of Home, Khalid Nazib Suharawardhy in a simple function at Bhagwati Nagar, here. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister termed the ‘Cycle Yatra’ as a noble cause. He said, "it is a holy cause for which a group of people have got up with good intentions to spread the message to the young generation of the country". He prayed for strength and success to the team which has taken up this noble cause. He further said, "no doubt I am also a smoker, but I have realised that it is a bad habit and one should quit for healthy life". Mr Ashok Khajuria, MLA, was also present on the occasion. The rally has been organised by Shri Yog Vedant Sewa Samiti, Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh and at Jammu assisted by the Jammu unit of the Samiti. The main objects of yatra are ‘Yuva Dhan Suraksha’ and ‘Vyasan Mukti Abhiyan’. Besides, the 16-member team from Saharanpur, a 30-member group, including couple of teen-agers, also joined the yatra upto the first destination at Chichi Mata temple near Samba, here. During the 62-day long programme, the team on cycles will touch Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Delhi, Agra, Gawalior, Jhansi, Shindwara, Nagpur, Adilabad, Amrur, Hyderabad, Kurunul, Bangalore, Madurai, Rameshwar, Trunanavely to finally conclude at Kanya Kumari. At all these stations, the team will spread message to the youth and also educate the people about the teachings of Sant Shri Aasa Ram ‘Bapu’. |
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HSS R S Pura joins campaign
on conservation Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Government Higher Secondary School R S Pura today joined the campaign regarding the awareness on National land resources conservation on the fourth day of week long celebrations being organsied by the J&K State Land Development Board. As per a release, the students and staff members were apprised of the need to concentrate on soil and water conservation for the present and future generations. A quiz programme was also organised on the theme in which Mrs Reena Chib leader of the Soil team, Ms Sunita Sangra, leader of the water team and Ms Sugandh Sudan leader of the Air team bagged the first three prizes on behalf of respective groups. Mr S S Abrol, Tehsildar R S Pura who chaired the proceedings laid stress on the theme of the celebrations who said that soil and water conservation be adopted in the respective fields through suitable cultivation techniques. Mr Hemant Chouhan elaborated the theme and Vijay Kumar Bhushan SMS R S Pura who was the anchor person suggested steps for controlling salinization and alkalization of soils in border belt of R S Pura. Mrs Vimal Bala Sharma, Joint Director, SLUB called upon the audience to make the judicious use of irrigation and drinking water. |
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Farmers to get insurance cover
besides credit facility Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: The Banking Institutions operating in J&K would issue credit cards to the farmers and advance loans on the basis of Revenue Pass Books issued to the farmers by the Revenue Department. Decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of task force held here under the chairmanship of Principle Secretary Agricultural Production Department the other day. It was revealed at the meeting that the cases sponsored by various departments to the banks shall be honoured by the lending institutions on the basis of Revenue Pass Books or otherwise on the basis of an affidavit to be obtained by the concerned banks form the borrower for the purpose of advancing permissible amount of loan to the farmers. This decision would facilitate farming community to get lending facilities in a big way permissible under Kissan Credit Scheme. It was revealed that the Revenue Department have so far issued 50,000 Revenue Pass Books and the farmers have accordingly been advised to approach the banks operating in their respective localities for issuance of credit cards in their favour and advancement of loan for farm operations. The Government have set a target to issue one lakh credit cards by the banks in the State in the first instance during the current year. It was stated that under the Kissan Credit Scheme, the farming community shall have the facility of the insurance cover for incidental death to the extent of Rs.50,000 at a rate of just Rs.15 per year, besides getting credit component for undertaking their farm operations. It was decided in the meeting that a vigorous awareness campaign about the benefits of the Kissan Credit Scheme would be launched in nook and corner of the State both in the print and electronic media. In addition, credit cum distribution melas would be organized jointly by the sponsoring agencies. It was also decided that the farmers shall have free choice to procure the necessary material and other inputs for Agricultural Operations according to their own free choice. The meeting was attended by the Directors of Agriculture, Horticulture, Sheep and Animal Husbandry Departments of both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions besides Registrar, Cooperatives and representatives of NABARD, Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India. |
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Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Nov. 24: The Works Minister, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the government is committed of equal and speedy development of all the far flung areas of the State. He said during the five years of the present Government concerted efforts were made for the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure. Mr.Sagar, who visited Karnah today on the instructions of Chief Minister to assess the damages caused due to shelling from across the border, was addressing a largely attended public meeting there. He said that Rs.7.50 crores have been incurred on various development works under NABARD in Karnah tehsil besides Rs.4.10 crore spent under R&B sector. He said Rs.35 lakhs are being spent under Border Area Development programme for the development of roads during current financial year. He expressed shock over the killing of 4 persons and injury of 7 persons as a result of shelling from across the border. Mr.Sagar said that despite the heavy odds, the present Government has achieved a several mile-stones on the development front during the past five years. He said some elements are bent upon to weaken the National Conference by false and malacious propagands but they will never succeed in their nefarious designs. He said N.C has always uphold the secular and democratic character in the State. Earlier, the Minister inaugurated Karnah-Hospital bridge which has been completed at a cost of Rs.22 lakhs. He also distributed cheques to the tune of Rs.8.50 lakhs among the beneficiaries under I.S.S. scheme. Later, the Minister also convened an officers meeting to review the availability and position of essential commodities in the tehsil. The Minister was informed that sufficient stock of essential commodities like rice, kerosene oil and LPG Cylinders have been stocked to meet the requirements during the winter season. He was informed that adequate medicines are also available in the border area for providing better medicare to the people. He asked district administration to issue orders of releasing ex-gratia in favour of the kin of those killed in the shelling and also to the injured persons. He said the government is contemplating for devolution of powers to the newly elected Panchayati Institutions. The meeting was attended by local MLA Mr. Kafil-ul-Rehman, MLC Mr. Nassar Khan, District Development Commissioner, Kupwara and SSP, Kupwara, district officers and 22 Panchs. |
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Mahant Sahib for moral education to youth Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Nov.24: Mahant Manjeet Singh Ji of Dera Nangali Sahib Poonch has underlined imperative need of providing moral education to the youth saying that this education blended with discipline, patriotism and devotion to duty can prepare them to face challenges of life. Speaking at a function organised in Guru Harkrishan Public School at Nanak Nagar today to celebrate the birth anniversary of 8th Sikh Guru Shri Guru Harkrishan Ji, Mahant Ji said that it was very essential that religious education should also be imparted to the youth in addition to the academic curriculum. He called upon the people to cooperate in strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, communal amity and mutual coexistence in the society. On the occasion, students of Sant Rocha Singh Degree College which has been recently inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, students of Harkrishan Public School, Gurmat Kanya Pathshalla, Khalsa High School etc. presented Shabd Kirtan, lectures on the life of Guru Ji and Poems. Prayers were made for peace and tranquility in the State. On the occasion, the Principal of the Degree College Prof. Anmol Singh stressed upon the students to imbibe spirit of dedication and devotion to duty. He said that education should be obtained in true sense because this equips a human being with sense of responsibility and wisdom. Mr.Balak Singh a scholar of Sikh history also spoke. Vote of thanks was presented by S. Hardev Singh, Vice-Principal. Mr.Janak Singh Principal of the school gave a brief resume of school activities. The function was attended by a large number of parents, students and prominent citizens. The Members of the Management Committee were also present. Community lunch was also arranged on the occasion. |
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Migration of Pandits a
setback: Prof Rahi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Divergent views were expressed by the various Kashmiri writers and poets regarding the adoption of script for Kashmiri language on the first day of two day long seminar organised by Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Kashmiri Bhasha Evam Sampriti and J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages at Abhinav Theatre here today. The topic of the Seminar was "Kashir Zaban Tu Adab: Maslu Tu Hal" (Kashmiri language and literature, problems and solutions). Though the Kashmiri writers and poets in exile for last 12 years strongly advocated for the adoption of "Devnagri" as a script for the Kashmiri language, those from Valley expressed strong reservations against it. Baring Prof Naseem Shifai from Kashmir University majority of the speakers from the Valley outrightly rejected the adoption of any script other than the "Nastaleek" for Kashmiri language in which a premier was recently released by the Chief Minister,Dr Farooq Abdullah at Srinagar. Those who strongly opposed the introduction of the Devnagri also include Prof Zaman Azarda and G R Hasrat Gadha. However, Prof Shifai was of the view that both scripts be adopted for the promotion of the Kashmiri language and literature. She while participating in the discussion on the paper of Prof Shafi Shauq, Hod University of Kashmir said language is the identity of a nation. Disagreeing that Kashmiri language was not progressive she said that it is because of its progressive character that the language survived for thousands of years. She stressed that efforts be made that the younger generations be made aware of Kashmiri culture and history as they are not familiar with the same. She also made a dig at Kashir Channel saying that it is not representing the culture and language in a right perspective. While reading his paper earlier, Prof Shauq said Kashmiri language has a history o thousands of years and it has a bright future ahead. He said the decision regarding the language can not be taken by few intellectuals as Kashmiri is the language of villagers where 80 percent of the population reside. Showing total optimism about the bright future of this language he said no body can deprive the people of it. Rejecting that there is any contribution of the Kashmiri writers in upliftment and popularization of the language, Prof Shauq said their contribution is equallent to nil as no common Kashmiri reads these books. He said the language is not intact because of few teachers and students of Kashmiri. He maintained that the language will not progress till fate of the people is not changed who have been supressed for years together. He said thousands and crores of rupees spent on seminars will be useless till problems of people are not solved. Showing no favour for the Devnagri script he said , it (script) is not anything to be worshiped and hence should not be made a bone of contention. In his key note address Prof Rehman Rahi a renowned Kashmiri writer stressed on joining hands by the writers from Kashmir Valley and those who are in exile to find the solutions. He said the language is a common and we should not create problems as the situation is critical at present. He while stressing on promotion of regional languages said they are being dominated by English and even in the programmes on Radio and TV english words are being used. He said in past the Kashmri language flourished by using the Sanskrit and Persian words and world has acknowledged it. He however, regretted that the Kashmiri writers are in deep slumber and not ready to fight the invasion of foreign languages against which the writers of other regional languages have started a crusade. Terming the migration of the Kashmiri Pandits a great tragedy he said as they have played a great role in development of Kashmiri language, their separation has given a setback to literature and language. He said the writers translators, musicians left the Kashmir creating a void in literary circles. Prof Amin Kamli who presided the second session while stressing on creating a consensus on adoption of script maintaining that Devnagri script is not so simple in Kashmir as it is outside. He said Kashmiri writers should not thrust on the problems being faced by them only but fight the cultural onslaught which is being faced at present. However, Prof Mishal Sultanpuri, convenor Kashmiri Advisory Board Sahitya Akademi said we should not touch the contentious issues at this juncture. He blamed the bureaucrats for creating hurdles in organising seminars and other functions for the promotion of language. He warned once they come to know that such a controversy has emerged among the literary circles they will create problems in our efforts . He said some reservations were there on the recent decision regarding adoption of script for Kashmiri but for the better interests of language we burried them. However the highlight of the day long seminar was the paper read by Prof Amar Malmohi on the topic problems being faced in translation of Kashmiri literature. Prof Malmohi whose paper was full of technicalities while speaking in his usual articulate manner highlighted in detail the problems faced by the Kashmiri translators. He regretted that being Kashmiri we do not know the Kashmiri words properly and the words being used by our elders have been discarded now. He stressed that Kashmiri language be spoken in all the Kashmiri families by using the basic and original words of the language. He criticised the use of the words of foreign languages. However, Prof R L Shant a renowned writer strongly advocated for the adoption of the Devnagri script for Kashmiri language saying that this is more suitable and appropriate script for the Kashmiri language than "Nastaliq". He while maintaining that Nastaliq Script is a big handicap said that many words can not be pronounced properly while written in this script and unlike Devnagri it has many technical problems. While taking part in discussions Mr Arjan Dev Majboor stressed on involvement of people in finding a solution to the language problem. Mr Amin Kamli a senior poet form Kashmir who presided the second session said that the language has a link with the land and its culture and if this link cuts the language does not flourish. He said the problem of script also started since the turmoil in Kashmir and this has happened in past when the great civilization of Egypt and Syria were dominated with the advent of Islam in Arab. However, when the Islam reached, Iran the influence of Arbic decreased and that of Persian started. He warned that if we can not save the language from the invasion of foreign influence we will face the situation which have been faced by Egypt and Syria. In her welcome address Mrs Rainu Mohan Bhan, Deputy Secretary Sahitya Akademi stressed on saving the mother tongue while cautioning against shifting to english. She said the Akademi is paying good attention for upliftment of Kashmiri language but regretted that good books of the other languages are not translated in Kashmiri. She stressed on promotion of such more programmes. During the third session seven books of Kashmiri writers were released. The "Yad Watur" of M L Aash was released by Mr Moti Lal Kemo while Dr Premi Romani’s Sangh-e-Mail" was released by Prof Rehman Rahi. Dr Shant’s book "Kashir Afsaneh Aaz teh Pageh" was released by Amin Kamli and Premnath Shad’s book "Sarav Shihool" was released by Mr Kashi Nath Baghwan. J L Saror’s book "Pinning for Morrow"was released by Mohammed Zaman Azarda. This book has been translated by Mr R K Bharti, journalist. "Shehz Send " a book written by Makhan Lal Kanwal was released by Amin Kamli while Dr Amar Malmohi’s book "Wakhnai the Vesnai" was released by Rehman Rahi. Dr R L Bhat a renowned writer and journalist was the comperor in the first session while Mr Makhan Lal Kanwal compered the programme in second session and Premi Romani in third session. During the third session Mrs Bimla Raina a mystic poetess of Kashmir and Prof Naseem Shifai were on dias. Earlier Dr R L Bhat eulogized the role of Pir Panchal a social and cultural organisation headed by Ramesh Hangloo, Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra and Harmukh in promotion of Kashmiri language and literature. The vote of thanks was presented by Mr R L Jawhar. During the second day of seminar tomorrow a Kashmir drama will be staged by national band Theatre of Vahthoora. |
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DAHWA chief accorded warm welcome at Ghordi Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Nov 24: Destitute And Handicapped Welfare Association (DAHWA) team led by Mr Dwarika Nath, block Gordhi president of DAHWA organised a welfare reception to at Government Higher Secondary School Ghordi to District development Commissioner Mr Shailendra Kumar and DAHWA chief Mr Surat Singh Sumbria upon his being conferred with UNESCO award. As per a release others who expressed thanks to the District Development Commissioner on the occasion included Messrs Satpaul Sharma, Principal GHSS Gordhi, Kapoor Singh, Tehsildar Ramnagar, BDO K K Quram, Dwarika Nath Block chief of DAHWA for Gordhi and Ludri Ram, block secretary of DAHWA. Mr Ludri Ram put forth various demands of the area which included charging of extra fare by bus operators from the commuters on the said route, non provision of medicines by Animal Husbandry employees to the farmers, construction of a bridge at Gordhi nullah, repair of irrigation Kohal at Jagirpur, starting of J&K Bank branch at Gordhi, provision of BPL ration to the concerned at Gordhi, supply of ration and kerosene oil to people and repair of power transformer at Gordhi. Mr Surat Singh Sumbria while addressing thanked the people for organising such a welcome reception for him and the DDC and explained to the people the aims and objectives of post Literacy Campaign. He said eight vocational training centres have recently been started at Gordhi block. District Development Commissioner Udhampur Mr Shailendra Kumar in his address thanked DAHWA and the people of Gordhi block for giving him rousing reception. He gave full assurance to Mr S S Sumbria that all out help would be accorded to DAHWA in its mission to make literate the entire Udhampur district. Dr Prince Mohan Sharma, V S Rana, Balram Singh, M L Sharma and others also accompanied Mr Sumbria in his tour. |
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