Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 19: Launching the Quami Ekta Week, thousands of school students today took oath at a largely attended function at Parade Ground here this morning.....more

ASKPC flays BSNL
for poor security
arrangements

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 19: Political Affairs Committee of All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference has strongly condemned the careless attitude of the BSNL........more

Cultural Academy displays rare collection of miniatures
Works of last recognised
artist of Jammu
school on show

By Lalit Gupta

JAMMU, Nov. 19: The weeklong exhibition of miniatures that opened at Art Gallery, Abhinav Theatre complex..........more

Life term awarded for
causing death of infant

Excelsior Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, Nov 19: Sessions Judge Udhampur Mr B L Saraf today awarded life imprisonment to the accused Anil Kumar, son of Gulzari Lal of Kaler.....more

HC stays appointments
of Food Inspectors

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 19: Justice SK Gupta of the State High Court has directed the Government not to make..............more

Mufti hosts Iftaar party

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 19: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed hosted Iftaar party here this evening...........more

Various functions held to celebrate birth anniversary of ex-PM
Azad pays tributes
to Indira Gandhi

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 19: Rajya Sabha member and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad today called upon the Congress workers to work for protecting national integration and strengthening secular fabric of the country.....more

MetLife launches Aura
in Jammu, Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 19: MetLife India Insurance Company launched Aura-the Automated Underwriting System, during a function today. The function was presided over M Y Khan, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and Venkatesh Mysore, Managing Director, MetLife India Insurance.......more

CBI registers graft
case against
Garrison Engineer

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JAMMU, Nov 19: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption case against Maj BJS Murthi, Garrison Engineer Jammu and M/s Bharat Construction Trikuta Nagar Jammu.......more

Quami Ekta Week takes off
Thousands of students take pledge for
non-violence, unity

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 19: Launching the Quami Ekta Week, thousands of school students today took oath at a largely attended function at Parade Ground here this morning.

Financial Commissioner, Home, Mr. S. D. Singh, who was the chief guest, administered the pledge to the students and others present at the solemn function.

Right from early in the morning, streams of students some carrying placards on national integration were seen descending at Parade Ground with lot of enthusiasm. Organized by the Deputy Commissioner, Jammu and Director Youth Services and Sports, this marks the beginning of week-long observance.

Meetings, symposia and seminars are being organised today throughout the state on the occasion of national integration day. Similarly, November 20 is being observed as welfare of minorities’ day, November 21 as linguistic harmony day and November 22 as weaker sections day. Likewise, November 23 is being observed as cultural day, November 24 as women’s day and November 25 as conservation day.

Earlier, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal gave a resume of various programmes being organised as part of the week.

Director Youth Services and Sports Mr. Manoj Pant was also present. A large number of academicians, teachers and functionaries of education and other departments attended the function.

ASKPC flays BSNL for poor security arrangements

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JAMMU, Nov 19: Political Affairs Committee of All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference has strongly condemned the careless attitude of the BSNL authorities in endangering the precious lives of their employees.

In a meeting of the members held here today under the chairmanship of Mr Amar Nath Vaishnavi, they discussed the present political scenario and also expressed serious concern over the apathetic attitude of the BSNL towards employees in Valley. The telephone exchanges in Valley have become targets of the terrorists, no proper security arrangements have been made by the authorities. The power remain failure for long time and risk to the lives of the employees is increasing. The migrants employees are being posted to the rural areas and authorities have turned a deaf eye towards this fact.

He referred to the attack on the Anantnag telephone exchange and alleged that no senior BSNL officer paid visit there to keep the morale of the employees high. Today’s attack on Indira Nagar exchange should be an eye opener for the BSNL authorities.

Mr Vaishnavi demanded that KP employees be posted at the stations where proper security arrangements are available. The members also resolved to approach National Human Rights Commission and National Minority Commission to take up KP employees case.

Cultural Academy displays rare collection of miniatures
Works of last recognised artist of Jammu school on show

By Lalit Gupta

JAMMU, Nov. 19: The weeklong exhibition of miniatures that opened at Art Gallery, Abhinav Theatre complex, here today, provides an excellent opportunity to view intimately and thus appreciate and enjoy technical virtuosity of the master artists of yesteryears.

Organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, in connection with World Heritage Week (Nov.19-25), the exhibition of miniatures titled ‘Sambhal’ also showcases the last stage of the glorious painting tradition that faded away in the first decades of of 20th century.

Drawn from Academy’s permanent collection, which purchased from a private dealer somewhere in 1970’s when N.D.Sharma was Academy’s secretary, the displayed miniatures are an assorted group and represent quite a variety in terms of styles as well as themes. With the result one finds miniatures done in idioms including Kangra, Guler, and Rajasthani and on themes relating to Vashnavism, Shaivism, Mahabharta, Devi series and portraits.

One of the two unique features of exhibition, which will be of special interest to Jammuites, are miniatures done by Jagat Ram ‘Shuniya’, the last recognized artist of Jammu school and ‘guru’ of Master Sansar Chand. Other feature is the group of those miniatures which are in different stages of completion. Especially the ‘drawings’ are of great artistic value as these show masterly control of line as well as its expressive quality. The semi finished paintings where only some of the areas stand colored or those where master artist has indicated in writing the colours to be filled, provide an insight into the completion process of a miniature which was essentially produced as a workshop activity and worked on by a master artist along with his pupils.

The painting, showing the scene of ‘Chakravahyua’, is again unique from the point of composition and reflects creative imagination of its maker.

Chief Secretary, Dr. Sudhir S Bloeria, who inaugurated the exhibition, speaking on the occasion congratulated Cultural Academy for organizing such an exhibition. He said such endeavors are required to make people aware about the rich and exclusive heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Bloeria also appreciated Academy’s proposal to take the services of experts in classifying its collection of miniature paintings.

Earlier noted artist and writer N.D. Jamwal presented a graphic picture of the evolution of Pahari schools of paintings especially in reference to Rajput schools of painting that developed in North India.

Ramesh Mehta, Secretary, Cultural Academy, in his address said that services of noted art historian B.N. Goswami will be taken to classify the miniatures. He also said that National Laboratory for Conservation is being approached for preservation of these rare miniatures.

The melodious recital of Dogri folk musical form ‘Bhakhaan’ by well known duo Krishna Kumari and Pradumyan Singh provided a befitting backdrop to the exhibition.

The inaugural function of the exhibition was attended by literateurs like Prof. Ram Nath Shashtri, Prof. Lalit Mangotra, Ved Gahi, artists, art students and large number of art lovers.

Life term awarded for causing death of infant

Excelsior Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, Nov 19: Sessions Judge Udhampur Mr B L Saraf today awarded life imprisonment to the accused Anil Kumar, son of Gulzari Lal of Kaler Himiti, Tehsil Udhampur under section 302 RPC.

The facts of the case are that accused was annoyed with his wife Mrs Kanta Devi on account of defective vision which aggravated on the birth of girl child to them. According to prosecution the accused strangulated his infant daughter and smashed on the floor which caused her instantaneous death. The matter was got investigated by the Police Station Udhampur, which filed the challan against the accused under section320/498-A RPC

While observing that the prosecution has been able to prove the accused Anil Kumar guilty of offence culpable homicide, the court said that it may not have been unusual for the accused to get peeved at the poor eye sight of her wife. The birth of girl child which unfortunately is not taken kindly by the most affluent of our society may have aggravated his misplaced anger and added to the ill-will harboured by the accused towards his wife. That indeed is a sad commentary on our society and reflects adversely on our social and religious education. But they in no case provide a reason to the accused to commit the diabolical act of smashing to death his helpless baby girl, only a few months old.

Mr Govind Ram Khajuria, Public Prosecutor appeared for the prosecution while Advocate Pawan Jandial appeared for the accused.

HC stays appointments of Food Inspectors

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JAMMU, Nov 19: Justice SK Gupta of the State High Court has directed the Government not to make appointments of Food Inspectors in any of the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Court also issued notices to Commissioner-cum-Secretary Health Family Welfare and others, returnable within four weeks and directed the respondents to file the affidavit showing how many posts of Food Inspectors are available in Kashmir division and how many in Jammu division. It was directed to the respondents to indicate that under what circumstances the posts of Food Inspectors for Kashmir division have been increased from seven to 36 vide notification dated May 24, 2002.

Justice Gupta directed the respondents that till further orders, the respondents may complete the selection but no appointment shall be made against the posts of Food Inspectors in any of the division.

These court directions were passed in a petition filed by Aijaz Ahmad and others, wherein the petitioners submitted that they have undergone training in Food Inspection. The respondents issued advertisement by which they invited applications for the post of Food Inspectors from Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The number of posts for Valley were initially seven and later increased to 36, but for Jammu division, the list of vacant posts has not been released.

Advocate S Kour appearing for the petitioners alleged that the Government was giving step-motherly treatment with the trained Food Inspectors of Jammu by not releasing the vacant posts meant for Jammu division.

It was prayed that direction be given to release the list of vacant posts for this division and posts be referred to Service Selection Recruitment Board for making selection and appointment on the posts of Food Inspectors.

Railways exam on Dec 21

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 19: The Railway Board Examination for Gangman and Trackman group-D posts for the candidates of Kashmir division will be held on December 21, at various centres in Srinagar. About 20,000 candidates of Kashmir division will participate in the examination. The examination will start at 11 AM sharp whileas the candidates are required to report at 10 AM.

This information was given by Denesh Kumar, Chairman Railway Recruitment Board to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Khursheed Ahmad Ganai who chaired a meeting in this regard here today.

The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Shalinder Kumar, Director School Education Kashmir G. A. Peer, Principals of various Colleges and representative of Board of School Education participated.

The meeting was convened to make foolproof arrangements for holding written examinations being conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board for the posts of Gangman and Trackman in Srinagar.

The meeting was informed that Railway Board will open a counter at Srinagar for issuing duplicate interview slips to such candidates who have not received it by post in time. It was decided that proper heating and other arrangements at examination centres will be made beside security bondobust around these centres.

The Divisional Commissioner assured Railway authorities to provide all possible assistance for smooth conduct of examination.

Kundal for diversification of cooperative movement

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JAMMU, Nov 19: Principal Secretary Agriculture Production BR Kundal has called for diversification of cooperative activities saying that in the era of globalization the cooperative movement provides an ample opportunity of job and economic growth.

Addressing at a symposium "Cooperative growth-engine for prosperity and nation development", organized in connection with the celebrations of the cooperative week here today, Kundal dwelt at length on the steps taken by the Government to reactivate the cooperative movement which received a severe jolt due to unfavourable conditions over the past one and a half decade. He said the cooperatives have a great role in ameliorating the lot of poor sections of the society.

Registrar Cooperatives, Dr. G. N. Qasba in his welcome address highlighted the initiatives taken by the department for tapping economic potential of the state such as poultry and dairy sectors.

Prominent among those who spoke on the occasion include MA Khan President J&K Cooperative Union, Baldev Sharma, Chairman, Jammu Central Cooperative Bank, Naveen Choudhary, Vice Chairman JDA, Prof. Ashok Aima, Dr. A. N. Sadhu Amjad Afridi, and Dr. N. S. Gupta of Jammu University.

Harsh for immediate face lift to Bahu Fort

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JAMMU, Nov 19: For keeping aloft the historic grandeur of Bahu Fort and to preserve the rich Dogra cultural heritage, the fort would be beautified and developed magnificently, Minister for Education, Archives and Museum, Harshdev Singh said while visiting the site here today.

The Minister was accompanied by Principal Secretary Higher Education, Mrs. Sonali Kumar, Vice-Chairman JDA, Naveen Choudhary, District Development Commissioner, Jammu, Pawan Kotwal and Director Archives and Museum, Qadri.

The Minister said that with time the grandeur of the monument has suffered immensely and to maintain it properly a Committee would be formed to chalk out a plan for its multi-dimensional development. He called upon the engineers to renovate this historical place and give aesthetic touch in the peripheral areas so that its pristine glory and dignity could be restored for the posterity.

He said that a park would be developed in front of the sanctum sanctorum with proper sitting arrangements.

On the occasion, the Minister also met a deputation of shopkeepers and instructed the concerned authorities to ensure proper maintenance of inner roads in the fort area. An appropriate parking place would also be made available for the convenience of visitors as well as locals, he added.

J&K Day at Pragati Maidan witnesses record rush

Excelsior Correspondent

NEW DELHI, Nov 19: The Jammu and Kashmir pavilion at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) is drawing huge rush of visitors with the "State Day Celebrations" last evening witnessing a large audience that was enthralled by live performance depicting unique show of composite culture of the three region of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh at Lal Chowk Theatre, Pragati Maidan here.

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister, Mangat Ram Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion, while Union Minister of State for Defence Chaman Lal Gupta presided.

Mr. Sharma inaugurated the day by lighting the traditional lamp.

In his inaugural address, Mr. Sharma said that Jammu and Kashmir has a unique composite culture representing its ‘unity in diversity’ in true spirit as the people of the three regions are living in harmony. He lauded the colourful presentation of the programme presented by the artists of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages sponsored by the Handicraft Department.

Mr. Sharma said that the presentation of cultural show was aimed at highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the State as well as to attract maximum visitors for the state pavilion at the ongoing IITF.

Referring to the tremendous potential for expansion of handicrafts and tourism in the state, Mr. Sharma said these sectors were the worst sufferers during the past more than 13 years due to disturbed situation. He expressed satisfaction that with the changing situation, these vital sectors of economy received a great boost, as a record number of foreign as well as domestic tourists visited the state during this summer. He said the state was expecting to get large number of tourists during next summer .

Union Minister of State for Defence Mr. Gupta said the whole country stood by the people of Jammu and Kashmir in defeating the evil designs of the enemy. He also appreciated the performance of the artists of State Cultural Academy for presenting a colourful programme at IITF enthralling the large crowd.

Minister of state for Industry Raman Mattoo, Princiapal Secretary, Industry and Commerce A. Sahasaramanan, Director Handicrafts, R.A. Qadiri, Resident Commissioner Suresh Kumar and other senior officers of Jammu and Kashmir were also present on the occasion.

Cooperative movement a guiding force for socio-economic transformation: Zargar

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JAMMU, Nov 19: Underscoring the relevance of cooperatives in the changing economic scenario under WTO regime, the Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives today reiterated coalition Government’s resolve to make the movement a force-multiplier for socio economic transformation in the turmoil ravaged state.

Speaking at the one-day cooperative conference held today at Udhaywala near here in connection with the ongoing 50th All India Cooperative Week, the Minister said that the present Government particularly Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is keen to revive this people’s movement by associating it in taping economic potential in diversified fields like poultry, diary, education and industrial sectors. He said in view of chocked employment opportunities in public sector, the cooperative sector only provides a hope for assured job and economic generation. The steps initiated for diversification of activities under cooperative fold have paid rich dividends, adding that about 100 poultry cooperative societies have been registered during last three months against an initial target of 30 societies in all the three regions of the state.

The seminar was organised jointly by the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Union and IFFCO.

The Registrar Cooperatives, Dr G.N. Qasba, President Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Union, Mohammad Ayub Khan and a galaxy of eminent corporaters were present in the conference.

The Minister said that 30 projects worth Rs 40 crore in poultry sector are being forward to National Cooperative Development Council (NCDC) by the end of next month adding that about 1000 youths would be provided jobs during the current year in poultry sector. He said a cell has been set up in the office of Registrar Cooperatives to assist the new and existing cooperative societies in availing financial assistance from NCDC. The cooperative department has also set a target of organizing 20 cooperative dairies during the current year as this sector offers vast employment opportunities. He said, for the first time about 59 cooperative societies in the state were provided a financial support of Rs one crore during last year under micro management scheme for their revival. He said the business of cooperatives is being diversified especially in Horticulture, vegetable marketing, organic forming etc.

The Speakers at the seminar held a threadbare discussion for reviving the cooperative movement on sustainable basis.

Jammu BJP holds dharna to protest power tariff hike

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JAMMU, Nov 19: District Jammu (urban) unit of BJP held dharna outside the office of the Electric Department at Parade Ground here in which a large number of senior BJP activists and office bearers took part under the presidentship of Kavinder Gupta to register protest against anti-people decision of coalition Government to revise rates upto Rs 390 for 1 KW, Rs 775for 2 KW and increase of Rs 320 for each half KW beyond 2 KW load.

Speaking on the occasion Kavinder Gupta condemned the so-called healing touch Government for its October20 order increasing electric tariff at exhorbitant rates. He said poor consumer will have now to pay five times more what they used to pay before March 31 this year. He also condemned the Government for forcing the people of Jammu to install their in their houses at their own cost tamper proof electric meters and demanded that Government should install such meters on its own cost.

Kavinder Gupta said decision of the coalition Government to increase electricity tariff from April 1, 2003 was all the more condemnable because it is nothing less than a bolt from the blue. He said people of Jammu are were already suffering due to misdeeds of the coalition partners and Government decision was bound to add to their miseries further.

Kavinder Gupta demanded immediate withdrawal of illegal and anti-people decision and warned that BJP would be forced to come on the streets if the Government did not take corrective measures.

Bali castigates Govt for failing on all fronts

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JAMMU, Nov 19: State BJP general secretary Bali Bhagat today said that coalition Government has failed on all fronts and discrimination with people of Jammu and Ladakh has increased manifolds and held responsible Congress and Panthers Party for that.

Bhagat said Congress has stabbed the Jammu people by not taking not even a single step in implementing the promises made with them during Assembly election like implementation of Wazir Commission Report, setting up of Delimitation Commission and Finance Commission, granting citizenship rights to 1947 refugees of Pakistan, compensation to PoK refugees besides tackling the problems of border migrants.

He accused the Congress of being pro-militants and charged that its leaders have never protested or organized a single dharna against killings, massacres by terrorists since eruption of militancy.

He said BJP will never allow any discrimination with the people of Jammu and Ladakh and would always be ready to make sacrifices to safeguard the interests of people. He asserted that coalition Government was not going to last long and fall under its own weight due to internal contradictions. He said Panthers Party is a non-entity.

IRCS organizes relief camp
Azad donates ambulance to District Red Cross Society

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 19: In connection with the celebration of National Integration Week, the Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu organized a relief camp, here today. The Chairman, J&K Coordination Committee and MP, Ghulam Nabi Azad was the chief guest. The Minister for Social Welfare, Mula Ram, Minister for Rural Development, Peerzada Mohd. Sayeed, Minister of State for PHE, Jugal Kishore Sharma, legislators Mr. Yogesh Sawhney, Mr. Amrit Malhotra and Mr. Parduman Singh were the guests of honour.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Azad highlighted the sacrifices of late Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi for the progress, prosperity and integrity of the country development of the country. He congratulated the Indian Red Cross Society for organizing the function. He said the Indian Red Cross Society is always ready to help the nation at the time of natural calamity, earthquake, bomb blast and war. The society is also helping the needy people to provide relief, financial assistance and supply of clothes, books, uniforms and medicines.

Mr. Azad announced to donate a 407-ambulance to the Society .He said that a long pending demand of the society will be fulfilled .He also assured to provide sufficient quantity of medicines after few months. He distributed Rs. 2000 to a victim of bomb blast at Jammu. He also announced to provide Rs. 1000 per month as pension to the victim.

Mr. Azad also distributed 300 blankets to the women of weaker sections of the society on the occasion.

Mr. Yogesh Sawhney and Mr. Amrit Malhotra also announced to donate Maruti van ambulances to the Indian Red Cross Society out of their constituency development funds.

The Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal who is also the chairman of the District Red Cross Society also spoke on the occasion.

Among others the function was attended by Secretary, District Red Cross Society, Jammu, officers of various departments and prominent citizens attended the function.

Culture Corner
JU Heritage exhibition
Showcasing rich cultural legacy

By O P Sharma

Glimpses of rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir is at display at an impressive exhibition put up in Jammu University campus.

First of its kind, the exhibition has rare exhibits depicting our cultural heritage, proud chapters of historical deeds and daring military actions have been brought to public view. One of the objective of it is to create awareness among the general masses about the rich and proud cultural heritage and then stress for its preservation and promotion too.

Organised by the newly set up Heritage Cell of the Jammu University and the Centre for History and Culture of Jammu, Ladakh regions of Department of History, JU and the Archaeological Survey of India have collaborated in organising this much needed showcasing of cultural heritage. Various other institutions like Ranbir Sanskrit MSS Library, Sainik Welfare Department, ex-Servicemen League, Army, Dharmarth Trust, Gujjar Trust, Centre for Strategic and Regional Studies, JU; Army Museum, Jabalpur for gallantry awards and awardees as also number of eminent individuals.

The Jammu University set up a Heritage Cell in April, 2003 with objective to help develop awareness about Jammu’s heritage within the campus and outside, to build-in Archive related issues, acquiring collections for museum of Jammu’s heritage and raise funds for preservation, promotion and dissemination of this region’s heritage. Prof Zahur-ud-Din is convener of this cell.

Rare Exhibits

The Centre for History and Culture of Jammu and Ladakh Region, established in 1995, is engaged towards development of regional history and promotion of its cultural legacy. Dr Anita Blowria heads the centre functioning in the History Department of the varsity. Some other projects taken up by this centre are socio-cultural history of Jasrota, Grey Hall of Mubarak Mandi, Jammu; Valour and military exploits of General Zorawar Singh, Significance of Basohli Paintings and relations of Jammu with Kashmir during medieval times.

Both these organisations of Jammu University has involved the society at large and some important Government agencies in this task. The Archaeological Survey of India has lent a helping hand.

This event is fruitation of tireless efforts by staff, students and many eminent persons and it is a crowning glory for these three organisations and many other institutions and individuals. The 10-day exhibition, which started on Monday, on the campus will remain open to public for a week more (till November 26).

It is really a multi-dimensional, multi-religious and multi-ethnic priceless and timeless legacy of this part of the country.

Going round the exhibition is an exciting as well as a learning experience for any visitor. At display are some priceless paintings of Basohli and other pahari schools, rare manuscripts like 14th and 15th century Mahayana texts in Bodhi script, Kangur, a religious text written with pure gold. 19th century manuscripts in Gurumukhi, documents in Dogri, some old coins of dating back to ancient times, beautiful postage stamps of different denominations and period, artefacts, glittering royal dresses and uniform of Rajas and General Zorawar Singh. Photographs of some important monuments are there.

Centre of Attraction

In addition to photographs, there are important maps defining boundary of the State and one has railway line from Jammu to Sialkote. The other items of cultural significance like ornaments and artistic creations adorns the exhibition. General Zorawar Singh’s military expeditions from part of exhibition.

A separate section, Gallantry Awards, displays photographs of gallantry award winners with their valour and military achievements was centre of attraction. Highest military gallantry award, Paramvir Chakra winner Bana Singh’s photograph alongwith his rare daring deeds at Siachin Glacier are displayed. Also photograph of a Dogra recipient of Victoria Cross has been put up. One feels to salute all these valiant soldiers

It was heartening to note that ever since its opening on Monday is being frequented by large number of people especially youth and students. It is purposeful that the students from different educational institutions visit and study the actual symbols of our rich heritage and study them and broaden their vision. By infusing a sense of pride in their history and culture, the society particularly the youth will work for building a bright future.

The University of Jammu has drawn up plans to construct spacious building for housing an Auditorium, a Museum, the Department of Art and Culture as also a Mass Media Centre. This vision has to be realised, sooner than later. The active pubic support is must for it.

While this exhibition is really an achievement in creating awareness about our cultural heritage, it will certainly prove a first step in putting in relentless effort in its preservation and further enrichment.