Governor’s At Home becomes memorable for little heroes

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 26: At Home hosted by Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd). S. K. Sinha at Raj Bhavan here this evening on the occasion of 55th Republic Day became memorable for the little ones who were treated as special ‘guests of honour’.

While traditionally Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma, ministers, legislators, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, a galaxy of political leaders, senior civil, police, army and security forces officers and prominent citizens were there but the presence of over two dozen tiny tots made all the difference at the function.

Breaking the Raj Bhavan tradition, the Governor today invited children and parade commanders of contingents who participated in Republic Day parade at M. A. Stadium earlier in the day. It was an occasion to remember for their life, they were quite elated to be the guest of the first citizen of the State. Their joy knew no bounds when the Governor and the Chief Minister showed special attention to the ‘little guests of honour.’ Dressed in army uniform, two little kids Miss Purvi Akhoon of nursery and Master Himanshu Sarswat of class three of Sai Montessori Higher Secondary School, New Plot, Jammu were the star attraction at the function. They had received a thunderous applause when their contingent led by Miss Mehpara Safdar passed by the saluting dais at the jam-packed stadium for their spectacular performance and turn out.

The Governor, Chief Minister and other dignitaries interacted with the little ‘VIPs’. Gen. Sinha as a good host saw to it that the kids are properly attended to, being his most important guests on the occasion.

The Governor and Chief Minister exchanged pleasantries with all those present on the occasion and greeted them on the Republic Day.

KC International School committed to impart
overall education: Dr Chilana

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 28: Every child is endowed with divine potential and if nurtured righteously, can attain peerless heights. And the sole aim of the KC International School is to inculcate moral, ethical and spiritual values among future generation.

This was stated by Dr (Prof) Mulk Raj Chilana, one of the Board of Governors of KC International School while talking to the Excelsior. "The sole aim of the institution is to tap and channalise the energy, mind, will and soul power of every child to imbibe good human values among them along with formal education and groom them into responsible and sincere global citizens with an essence of Indian values", Dr Chilana—an ardent architect for quality education in international context and conscientious crusader for value creation said.

KC International School, he further said, is dedicated to preparing conscientious and responsible citizens with an aim to develop character and individuality and foster them intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

The school is spread on 16 acres of land with lush green lawns and generously shaded outdoors which offers a great opportunity to the students for contemplation, recreation and interaction.

"We believe that the greater gifts we can give to children are roots and wings—roots steeped in tradition, wings of independence to help them explore their own self and beyond", he said, adding "every effort is being made to impart such an education to the children so that the citizens of the world can think Indian but act global".

The School, he said, recognises technology as an immense powerful enabler and therefore leverages this power to enhance the efficacy of its teaching methodologies and learning system through exposure to a computerised environment from an early age.

There are number of facilities available to a student in this school to make him talented and real educated, he said. "At present the admission is being conducted for primary level and the session will start from April. The middle level education would start from next session", Dr Chilana disclosed.

12 gamblers arrested

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 26: Janipur police today arrested 12 gamblers in two different raids carried out at Old Janipur and Housing Colony.

The gamblers arrested from Old Janipur have been identified as Ram Rattan, Balwinder Pal Singh, Suresh Kumar, Manohar Lal, Ram Krishan, Tarsem Lal, Rajiv Kumar and Rakesh Sharma. Rs 1520 were recovered from their possession.

Four other gamblers—Raman Gupta, Manish Gupta, Surinder Kumar and Ashok Kumar—were arrested from Janipur Housing Colony. From their possession, Rs 8600 were recovered.

Raiding party was led by SHO Inspector Updesh Kumar and was supervised by SDPO Bakshi Nagar Tanveer Jeelani.

Chimayee and Kusha recreate Mallika Pukhraj’s magic
Dogri Sanstha’s foundation day celebrations
get Basanti colour

By Lalit Gupta

JAMMU, Jan 26: Basant Panchami, the Foundation Day of Dogri Sanstha will remain etched in the history of resurrection of Dogri language in present era. As on this day only Sanstha was founded to wage a struggle to get Dogri its rightful recognition in the State and the country.

With the fulfillment of Sanstha’s cherished dream of Dogri’s inclusion in the 8th Schedule, the 60th foundation day celebrations held at Dogri Bhavan, here today, automatically acquired a Basanti aura and were marked with ‘mission accomplished feeling’ both among the its founder members, present office bearers and all Dogri writers, poets and litterateurs who furthered Dogri’s cause.

Speaking in his address Prof Lalit Magotra, president of Dogri Sanstha, said that today’s colorful musical programme marks the beginning of a year long ‘utsav’ which comprising of melas exhibitions, children competitions dances, will come to close next year on the day of Basant Panchami only.

In today’s function, in which founding members Padamshree Ram Nath Shastri as chief guest and D. C. Prashant were present, also paid homage to other founding members who had left the world without having the satisfaction of seeing Dogri’s rise to a nationally recognised language. These members included Dinu Bhai Pant, Sansar Chand Baru, N.D. Mishra and Bhagwat Prasad Sathe.

Founded on day of Basant Panchami in 1944, by daring youngmen who resolved to wage a struggle to get Dogri its place of pride, Dogri Sanstha, in course of time has emerged as epitome of the selfless devotion of writers, poets and Dogri lovers to the ideal which has resulted into the resurrection of Dogri language, the symbol of Dogra identity.

Today’s musical programme held on the simple looking platform in Sanstha’s premises, will be also remembered for an effective presentation of musical soul of Dogra-Pahari music.

From the scintillating ‘Bhaakhs’ by well known duo of Pradumyan Singh and Krishna Kumari to the recreating the magical rendering of the kind of Mallika Pukhraj by Chimayee Sharma and Kusha Sharma-daughters of Gyaneshwar, noted Dogri writer- one could see the continuation of the unique musical tradition of harmony and ‘chord’ from one generation to another. Similarly the songs by Nirbahy Singh Slathia, Surendra Singh Manhas, Mareena Jamwal and young artistes highly entertained the audience.

In fact the list of all those who attended the function could read like ‘who’s who’ of Jammu’s literary community and prominent citizens. These included Jatinder Udhampuri, Ratnakar Raina director DD Jammu, Khalid Hussain, R.L. Shant, Dr Agni Shekhar, Kshma Kaul, Chhattarpal, Kashmir Singh, Maj Gen (retd) Govardhan Singh Jamwal, Yash Sharma, Dr Champa Sharma, Veena Gupta, Chaman Arora, Dr Shashi Pathania, Om Vidyarathi, Prof Vijay Lakshmi, Ramesh Mehta, Maj Gen (retd) Jagdish Singh Jamwal,

Dr Gyan Singh, Surendra Sagar, Virendra Kesar, H.C. Jalmeria and others. Ved Bhasin in his address pointed towards the task of enriching Dogri language so that it can stand side by side with other progressive modern languages.

R.N. Shastri full of nostalgia, speaking on the occasion warned that a great challenge awaits the Dogri writers and asked to be vigilant towards the attempts to distort Dogra culture. He urged the historians and writers to pen down true history of Dogras which is unbiased, true and based on factual reconstruction of past. He also stressed upon the need to document artistic and cultural heritage of Dogras.

R-Day celebrated with enthusiasm

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 26: Various social organisations, Mohalla Committees and Local Clubs celebrated 55th Republic Day by organising functions at different places today.

Dogra Sadar Sabha celebrated Republic Day with great festivity and jubilations in the Sabha complex today. The function commenced with hoisting of national flag by Gulchain Singh Charak (MLC). The students of Jyoti Public Academy under the leadership of Gurmeet Kour and teacher Rajni Gupta recited National anthem and patriotic songs. A few other members including Chhaju Ram, Kulbir Singh and Raj Kumar of the Sabha were also present.

Human Rights Watch and Jammu Youth Welfare Action Committee organised a function in connection with R-Day at Janipur today. President of the committee J S Manhas and Amit Kapoor gen secy recalled the sacrifices of national leaders. State gen secy—B L Kapoor hoisted the national flag. All J&K Christian Forum, Jammu celebrated R-Day and hoisted tri-colour at Ambphalla Chowk. Mr Markes Gill state president of the Forum was chief guest on the occasion.

Nari Pragati Kendra celebrated Republic Day at Janipur Jammu today. The national flag was hoisted by Mrs Satya Jamwal, president of the organisation. All other members were also present, who sang National Anthem. Mrs Raj Sehgal, Uma Jamwal, Kamla Kohli, Surishta Jamwal, Santosh Dogra and Parveen also spoke on the occasion.

Members of Sainik Co-operative House Building Society Ltd celebrated Republic Day with gaiety and enthusiasm. Chairman of the Society, Th Amar Singh hoisted the National flag on this occasion. Tricolor was also hoisted in the Sainik Public School. S P Sharma, Principal and Amar Singh jointly hoisted flag there. SBI staff Sainik Colony also participated in the programme.

Residents of Subhash Nagar hoisted national flag near Parshotam building and celebrated R-Day with enthusiasm. Narinder Singh Police Post Incharge hoisted tricolour.

Khukhran Bradari members celebrated Republic Day at Khukhran Bhawan Raj Tilak Road Purani Mandi today. Prof Satish Anand hoisted national flag. After national anthem, sweets were distributed by the organisers on this occasion.

Arorbans Sabha members celebrated Republic Day with enthusiasm and flag was hoisted at Kachi Chowani Chowk. A large number of members of biradari attended the function. Romesh Arora—Sabha chief unfurled the national flag. Sweets were distributed among the participants and children. Vijay Grover, Satpal Grover, R K Arora, A K Arora, K K Khorana also spoke on the occasion.

Sanskar Bharati along with Shri Durga Mandir Ram Pura organised an impressive function on the occasion of Republic Day. The function was also coincide with the celebrations of Basant-Utsav. Students from nine schools participated in the function in which Rangoli contest was also held. Shiksha Niketan School bagged first prize, Cooperative School second and Rose Public School third. Popular Academy was adjudged as fifth. Before the function, march past was also organised which passed through different areas of the Gandhi Nagar before culminating at Shri Durga Mandir where various cultural items were held. Shah Parchar Parmukh of R S S Indresh Kumar addressed the students while as Surat Singh, president of the Mandir Committee presided over the function.

Mohalla Sudhar Simiti Jammu Cantt celebrated 55th R-Day at Vijay Park Nai Basti with great enthusiasm. Mr Raman Bhalla, MLA Gandhi Nagar unfurled national flag. Impressive cultural programme was presented by tiny tots.

Mohalla Jullahaka Welfare Committee Ward No. 2. Surjeet Singh Pinka president of the Forum hoisted the national flag. The members while speaking on the occasion urged upon the citizens to strengthen the nation by maintaining peace and communal harmoby.

Shopkeepers Association Rani Park celebrated R-Day with traditional festivity and tri-colour was hoisted by Isher Dutt Dogra, president of the Association. The traders also distributed sweets and recalled the sacrifices of national heroes. Lal Muni, D C Raina, Ramesh Chander, Pramodh Jain also spoke on the occasion. Dr Vishav Gupta, senior Gynaecologist and president of Social Upliftment Society of India (SUSI) hoisted national flag at Subhash Nagar and at Kalindi Nursing Home and pledged to help the poor and downtrodden.

Mohalla Development Committee Ambedkar Nagar Janipur celebrated R-Day with great enthusiasm at Old Janipur. Tricolour was hoisted by Om Parkash Suraj and Mushtaq Ahmed jointly at High Court Chowk.

Members of J&K Handicapped Welfare Association celebrated Republic Day with national fervour and chairman of the Association, D S Kukreja hoisted the national flag at Residency Road, Jammu., A large number of handicapped persons attended the programme and vowed to work for welfare of the handicapped persons and humanity as a whole.

Sarpanch Panchayat Halqa Upper Kote —Tara Chand Gupta hoisted national flag at Panchayat Ghar block— Bhalwal. All the Panchayat members and several students of local school participated in programme. Central body of shopkeepers’ Association Bohri Patta, Anand Nagar, Hajuri Bagh, Om Nagar and Colonel Colony.

Safai Karamchari Union celebrated R-day with enthusiasm here today. Gulzar Singh, president of the union unfurled the national flag at Indira Chowk and Jang Bahadur Party president Valmiki Samaj hoisted party flag. B L Suri, vice president NCP Paras Ram Poonchi and chairman Safai Karamchari union addressed the gathering.

A colourful function was organised by the workers of Hind Mazdoor Sabha at Narwal Bala By-Pass Jammu today. Sat Pal Sharma president HMS hoisted National flag on the occasion. Sakriya Nagrik Sanstha celebrated R-Day at Nanak Nagar Jammu today. Senior citizen Nasib Singh hoisted national flag. Students of Popular Model Academy presented cultural programme.

Panchayat Members of Chak Palwal organised a function at Panchayat Ghar to mark Republic Day celebrations. Sarpanch Kuldip Singh hoisted national flag and appealed the people to maintain national harmony and brotherhood. Mr B D Raina also spoke on the occasion.

Raghunath Bazar Businessmen Association held flag hoisting ceremony in a brief function held at Raghunath Temple chowk here today to mark R-Day celebrations. Mr Virinder Puri hoisted the flag at Main Chowk and addressed gathering. A large number of members of the Association were present. Flag hositing was also held at Gandhi Nagar —Apsara Road Traders Association by Indu Bhushan Sharma, Association president.

Rotary Club Jammu Tawi alongwith Inner Wheel Club Jammu celebrated R-Day with mentally retarded children at Channi Rama. Besides flag hoisting games with home children were also played by Inner Wheel members. Sweets and fruits were also distributed among the children.

Members of welfare Committee Anuradhapuram Sector-I Barnai, Ban Talab celebrated R-Day with great enthusiasm today. The national flag was hoisted by Colony president-M L Bhat. General secretary, Ravi Raman also spoke on the occasion.

Tributes paid to Information Department employees

Excelsior Correspondent

Jammu, Jan 26: While the State celebrated 55th Republic Day with zeal and enthusiasm, Information Department remembered their three colleagues who were killed in a blast at MA Stadium this day in 1995.

After the conclusion of two and a half hour long programme, Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma, Chief Secretary Dr. Sudhir S. Bloeria, Director General of Police Gopal Sharma, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Information, M. I. Khandey, Director Information K. B. Jandial and Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr. Pawan Kotwal visited the commentary box of the stadium where the department had organized a brief but solemn ceremony to pay homage to their departed colleagues- Anil Kumar Abrol, the then Field Publicity Officer, Jammu and Harbans Singh and Anchal Singh, Projector Operators.

Sharma, Dr. Bloeria, Gopal Sharma, Mrs Vimla Sharma, Jandial, Dr. Kotwal, Joint Director Information, Jammu, Shyam Bijyal, other Government functionaries and members of Information Department offered floral tributes to their departed colleagues.

On the occasion, the issue regarding establishment of a suitable memorial in memory of those killed on Republic Day at M.A. Stadium in 1995 was also discussed. The Director General of Police assured the Director Information that it would be considered and established in a befitting manner.

Every year, on Republic Day, staff of the department remembers their colleagues whom they describe as their martyrs.

Progress of fencing work along IB doubled
after ceasefire: IG BSF
* 114 kms fencing completed along Jammu border

From Gopal Sharma

Pragwal IB, Jan 26: With the complete ceasefire agreement between the Indian and Pakistani forces, the fencing work along 190 km long international border in Jammu sector is moving ahead now with double efficiency.

Inspector General Border Security Force, Jammu Frontier Dilip Trivedi while inspecting fencing work along border in Pragwal sub-sector of Akhnoor, told Excelsior that out of the total 190 kms IB to be fenced in Jammu sector, right from Paharpur (Punjab border) to Brahman Bela on eastern Bank of river Chenab in Akhnoor, about 114 kms border fencing has been completed so far.

With the ceasefire, most of the work is now being conducted during day time and the progress of work is tremendous these days. Earlier, due to Pakistani firing most of the work was being carried on during night and it was very challenging task. Now there is no firing at all along IB in this sector and work is being carried uninterrupted and in peaceful manner because not even a single bullet has been fired after ceasefire agreement, he maintained.

He disclosed that this 89.36 cr project was handed over to BSF on July 27, 2000. The project was actually got sanctioned in March 1995. The CPWD authorities initially did some work but abandoned later after continuous Pakistani firing. The Pak Rangers targeted the workers and CPWD officials withdrew themselves from the task. After the gap of five years, the Central Government decided to get this work executed through BSF Battalions and at present seven Battalions have been engaged in this work.

As per estimates, Rs 46 cr are being spent on Barbed wire work, Rs 29 cr for flood lights and Rs 14.12 cr on equipment. It would come out to be around Rs 72. 80 cr. The BSF is hopeful of saving a good amount of Government money after completion of this project by March 2005. It is also hoped that task will be accomplished before scheduled time. Due to massive landmines in sensitive Pragwal area, the fencing work was delayed and now when de-mining process is going on, the fencing from Matkola to around 11 next posts up to Chenab bank will be executed, he said.

Jammu Sector Commander of BSF, DIG P K Mishra disclosed that it was great risk before ceasefire to execute fencing work in Garkhal—Siderwan area of Pragwal because Pak Rangers were continuously targetting the men and machinery. In July last, when bund work was executed, Pak posts at Pir Gharana and Bambi fired at least 3000 fires in a single day by using MMG, LMGs, UMG etc. Massive loss was caused to the machinery. But after protection bunds were raised by performing work during night with the use of bullet proof sheets, this challenge was countered.

Strategical problem was being faced in this particular Chicken Neck area in executing fencing work. This area is considered as hyper-sensitive and due to heavy mining the work couuld not be performed here. During Operation Parakaram, the work was also affected as several troops were moved to various locations. But even then, the work is being carried on smoothly. So far six BSF personnel were killed and 32 injured while executing fencing work. In Garkhal village two civilians were also killed due to Pak firing. This belt is very closer to Jammu and Jammu-Akhnoor highway. Therefore, extra ordinary defence work is performed here.

Responding to a question, the DIG said that there was no infiltration along IB as fencing has started giving good results. A few river areas like Tarnah, Basantar and Ujh and Tawi area left but strict vigil is being maintained at such left out patches. This is the stretch where fencing is done closer to IB (hardly 50 mts) from zeroline by erecting bunds. The gates are constructed at certain distance and the farmers will be allowed to work in their fields by opening gates and providing them passes by respective BSF posts.

Amateur Theatre Group steals show in drama festival

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 26: The recently concluded Jammu district drama festival being a show piece of the present standards of state’s theatre scene, is always taken as an opportunity by the participating groups to present best plays.

The drama festival envisaged as a competition therefore emerges as a test to judge the season’s best theatre workers in the field of direction, acting, costumes, lights, music, make-up, set design etc. The group which bags maximum awards automatically gets a place of honour. According to the press release by Amateur Theatre Group, the group has bagged seven awards for the drama ‘Medea’.

The play based on the original 5th century B.C. Greek play by Euripides, portrays the vendetta of a women ‘Medea’ who doesn’t hesitate to kill her children to teach a lesson to husband for betraying his wife for another women.

These include awards for best director to Bhupinder Singh, best actoress to Gurmeet Batra for her role as ‘Medea’, best make-up to Kamal Sharma, best costume design to Vijay Kumar.

The other actors who were awarded certificates of honour for their acting in Medea include Akriti Sawhney and Arya Veer Singh.

Various educational institutions celebrate
R-Day with enthusiasm

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 26: Unfurling of National Flag and singing of National Anthem and patriotic songs marked the celebrations of Republic Day by the educational institutions.

Sainik School, Nagrota celebrated the day with enthusiasm. Cdr S B Ray, Principal of the School unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. There was an impressive march past by 350 cadets, NCC Army troops and NCC Naval troops and the parade was commanded by Cadet Jagdeep Manhas.

Praising the cadets for their turnout and excellent parade, Cdr S B Ray exhorted the cadets to devote themselves for the cause of nation in tune with national and military heroes. He emphasised that students must strive to fulfill the dream of President Abdul Kalam in making India an advanced nation by 2020.

Government Boys Middle School, Bakshi Nagar celebrated the Republic Day with great pomp and show. Mr Bushan Pargal unfurled the National Flag while children presented colourful cultural items.

Anuradha Higher Secondary School, Suram Garh, Barnai celebrated the Republic Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. The Principal of the School D N Raina presided over the function. The Director of the School K N Singh unfurled the National Flag and took the salute.

The students and staff members sung various national songs and National Anthem. The speakers highlighted the importance of the day.

The Republic Day was also celebrated by Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kandoli Nagrota with great pomp and show. Principal O P Sharma unfurled the National Flag amidst singing of national songs. The staff members and students took active part in the celebration and highlighted the importance of the day.

Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF Group Centre Bantalab celebrated the day with great enthusiasm. Mr B D Sharma, EO KVS(RO) Jammu was the chief guest on the occasion and hoisted the National Flag. A variety of entertainment programme were presented by the students. A poem by Dr K K Sharma caught the eye of audience.

The chief guest complemented the students and staff of the Vidyalaya and highlighted the achievement of country in the field of science and technology.

The day was also celebrated in Arya Kanya Vidyalaya, Purani Mandi with great pomp and show. Mr T R Gupta was the chief guest on the occasion. Various cultural items were presented by students with the help of physical teachers—Neelam Charat and Jyotica Sharma.

Madan Lal Abrol, Principal of the institution highlighted the achievements of the freedom fighters, who sacrificed their lives to get freedom for the nation.

Government Central Middle School Udhampur celebrated the day with great pomp and show. Jia Lal Gupta, Chief Education Officer, Udhampur was the chief guest on the occasion and he hoisted the tri-colour. Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Mrs Vijay Lakshmi was also present on the occasion.

Kuldeep Sudan, Headmaster of the School laid stress on the national integration. Atlast Ashok Kumar, District Youth Services and Sports Officer Udhampur distributed prizes among the students.

Sainik Public School, Sainik Colony Jammu celebrated the day in school premises with great fervour and gaiety. It was marked by Flag hoisting by the Chairman Amar Singh Charak of Sainik Cooperative House Building Society in company with the Principal of the School Prof S P Sharma.

The function was attended by staff, students and Board of Directors of the Society. Some officers of State Bank of India, Sainik Colony Branch also attended the function and boosted the morale of students by giving away awards to the meritorious students of the School.

Government Higher Secondary School, Smailpur celebrated the day by organising a colourful function in the school premises. The NCC cadets of senior and junior wings displayed march past. The Principal, who was the chief guest, took the salute.

Indira Ji Shiksha Kendre, Nai Basti celebrated the day at Vijay Municipal Park. The chief guest Raman Bhalla, MLA from Gandhi Nagar hoisted the National Flag. The kids of the school presented very impressive cultural programme on the occasion which was appreciated by the chief guest. V Singh, honorary Chairman of the School Management Committee presented vote of thanks.

Popular Model Academy, Nanak Nagar celebrated the day with enthusiasm. Principal of the Academy Usha Sharma hoisted the National Flag while students sung the National Anthem.

Government Higher Secondary School, Ramgarh, Samba celebrated the day with pomp and snow. The Principal of the School Sardari Lal hoisted the National Flag.

A function was organised in Magotra Academy, Puran Nagar, Tallab Tillo to celebrate Republic Day. Principal of the institution S P Magotra laid stress on the parents to apprise the students about the spirit of patriotism so that they could become very good student.

Ankur Vidyalaya Public High School, New Plots celebrated the day with great enthusiasm. Prof B L Koul, Chairman of the State Management Committee unfurled the National Flag and spoke about the importance of the day.

Nav-Yug High School, Subash Nagar celebrated the day with fervour and gaiety. The National Flag was hoisted by H S Jamwal, Principal of the Institution amidst singing of National Anthem.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Jamwal exhorted the young generation to follow the path shown by great national leaders, who sacrificed their lives to give freedom to country men. Ripu Daman, Sanjeev and Rajeshwar Singh alongwith Ishar Dass highlighted the importance of the day.

The Republic Day was celebrated in the premises of SOS Hermann Gmeiner School, Talab Tillo with great enthusiasm. The Principal Mohd Ayyub hoisted the National Flag.

MLA Gandhi Nagar Raman Bhalla also hoisted the National Flag in the premises of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar on the occasion of Republic Day. Speaking on the occasion, he called upon the students to live in peace and harmony and work for the development of the State.

Shastri Memorial Public School, Shakti Nagar celebrated the day with great pomp and show in the school premises. The National Flag was unfurled by a young student of the School. Principal of the School explained the importance of the day.

An impressive function was organised in the premises of Government Girls High School, Sohaujana to celebrate Republic Day. The function was presided over by Headmaster of the School K K Dubey while Sarpanch of the area Nirmal Singh was the chief guest on the occasion and he hoisted the National Flag.

Government High School, Hamirpur Sidher celebrated the day with great pomp and show. The Tri-colour was hoisted by Swaran Singh, Senior Teacher of the School and Kehar Singh Chib, Headmaster.

The staff and students of Government Higher Secondary School, Ghou Manhasan celebrated the Republic Day with great pomp and show. The Principal of the Institution Mr Bua Ditta unfurled the National Flag amidst singing of National Anthem.

Government Girls High School, Tarore celebrated the day with great enthusiasm in the school premises. Headmaster of the School Yash Sharma highlighted the importance of the day for every Indian while Sarpanch of Halqa Tarore—Nand Lal Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion and he hoisted the National Flag.

A cultural programme was presented by the School children and the prizes were distributed among the winners.

The Republic Day was also celebrated in the Government Girls High School, Sangrampur (Marh) with great enthusiasm. In the celebrations, Rose Garden HS Sangrampur also took part. The function was presided over by Headmistress of Girls HS. The former MLA and senior Congress leader Balwan Singh was the chief guest on the occasion.

Project Model Higher Secondary School, Janipura celebrated the day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. The National Flag was hoisted by the School Principal Chander Mohini.

The day was celebrated in the premises of Government Higher Secondary School, Bishnah with enthusiasm. Mr Ashwani Sharma, MLA Bishnah was the chief guest on the occasion. Principal of the School Ram Krishan Sharma and Mr Ashwani Sharma apprised the gathering about the importance of the day.

Shobha Model Higher Secondary School, Bantalab celebrated the day with great fervour and gaiety. The National Flag was hoisted by the Principal Bharat Bhushan Goel. Floral tributes were also paid to the freedom fighters and National Anthem was played by the School band.

A flag hoisting ceremony was organised in Madarsa Zia-ul-Quran, Toheed Nagar, Kot Bhalwal to celebrate Republic Day. Principal of Madarsa Qari Ghulam Rasool presented vote of thanks.

Government Higher Secondary School, Jhiri celebrated the day with great pomp and show. The National Flag was hoisted by Principal P C Verma.

Staff and students of KCS College of Education, Roop Nagar celebrated the day with enthusiasm. The programme started with the hoisting of National Flag by Prof K L Bharti, Principal of the College amidst singing of National Anthem by a group of students.

Speaking on the occasion, the Principal highlighted the importance of the day and impressed upon the youth to contribute their best for peace and communal harmony.

Republic Day was celebrated in the premises of Government Higher Secondary School, Majalta, Udhampur with great pomp and show. Naib Tehsildar Gian Chand unfurled the National Flag while Principal Indu Bala presided over the function.

Government Girls High School, Lamberi Nowshera celebrated the day with great enthusiasm. Headmistress of the School Leela Devi hoisted the National Flag and spoke about the importance of the day.

The Republic Day was celebrated in Government Higher Secondary School, Batore. The National Flag was unfurled by Naib Tehsildar Srinath Suman.

Management, staff and students of Raina Higher Secondary School, Paloura celebrated the day with pomp and show. B D Raina, Managing Director was the chief guest on the occasion and he hoisted the National Flag.

A colourful cultural programme was prsented by the students. A symposium on the topic "discipline is the foundation stone of democracy" was also organised on the occasion. About 30 students spoke on the topic. Miss Deepika, Mr Vikas and Miss Neetu got first, second and third positions.

The Republic Day was celebrated in the premises of Government Higher Secondary School, Rajpura in Kathua district with great enthusiasm. B D Sharma, Sarpanch was the chief guest on the occasion and he hoisted the National Flag and took salute on the occasion.

The day was celebrated at Government Sri Ranbir Higher Secondary School, Parade Ground Jammu with traditional fervour and gaiety. Principal of the School Vishwa Bandhu Sharma unfurled the National Flag.

Earlier, the ‘Flag-Pooja’ was performed as per tradition of this prestigious institution. NCC cadets of both the wings took part in the march past. National Anthem was sung to the tune of Band squad of the institution. Sweets were also distributed among students and staff.

Government Middle School, Badalirakh, Udhampur celebrated the day with great enthusiasm. The National Flag was hoisted by Headmistress Sneh Prabha amidst singing of National Anthem.

The day was also celebrated by Government Middle School, Chhapri, Chowki Choura with great pomp and show.

The day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour at Government Higher Secondary School, Gujroo Nagrota. Principal S K Gandotra hoisted the National Flag and took the salute.

Government High School, Mallah celebrated the day in Government High School, Mallah with great pomp and show. Angrezu Ram Sharma, Sarpanch was the chief guest on the occasion while Om Parkash Sharma, Naib Tehsildar was the guest of honour. The chief guest unfurled the National Flag.

An impressive Republic Day function was held at Government Higher Secondary School Rehal in which Principal of the School Ravi Dubey hoisted the national flag. Sarpanch Babu Ram and other prominent persons of the locality attended the function.

Mr Dubey while addressing the function threw light on the importance of Republic Day. He called upon the students to follow teachings of great leaders who had sacrificed their lives for the Mother Land.

Vivekananda Institute of Education Training and Research, Lakhanpur celebrated the Republic Day with enthusiasm. The National Flag was unfurled by Prof J P Singh, Chairman J&K Board of School Education. The function was presided over by Prof A A Kakroo, DC Sales Tax while Dr Ravinder Chadda was the guest of honour.

Dr Sudarshan Gupta, Chairman of Vivekananda College of Education reminded the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda and hoped that the same would be inculcated in the students.

Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at R K College of Education, Bari Brahamana. Mr Ashok Kumar Vaid was the chief guest on the occasion while Inderjit Sharma presided over the function.

The chief guest alongwith the Chairman of the College Ved Parkash were received by the reception committee. Prof I P Sharma—Director of the College welcomed the dignatories and advised the students to upkeep the name and fame of the College.

The flag was unfurled by the chief guest and a variety of cultural programme were presented by the students. Mr Inderjit Sharma, a prominent advocate of Bombay High Court in his address exhorted the future educators to be true, selfless and make efforts to build a corruption free society.

Dogra Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar celebrated the day at a colourful function organised in the school premises. Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak, MLC was the chief guest on the occasion. The National Flag was unfurled by Mr Charak, who while addressing the gathering highlighted the great sacrifices of matryrs for their motherland. He stressed upon the students to work with dedication and enthusiasm in every field.

Ghambir Dev Singh Charak, Managing Director appreciated the efforts of the students and the staff who exhibited their talent in making the celebrations a grand success by presenting various cultural items.

Maharaja Agarsen Public School, Jainpur Colony celebrated the day with enthusiasm. The National Flag was unfurled by Principal Manju Aggarwal.

Government High School Gundla, Jammu celebrated the Republic Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. The Headmistress Parveen Bala hoisted the National Flag.

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