Re-Start Choona Hai Aasman: Singing Talent Hunt
Since the very beginning of the “Choona Hai Aasman : Singing Talent Hunt” of J&K Police under “Civic Action Plan (CAP)” I, being a Civil Defence Corps’ volunteer, remained actively associated with the much liked programme. The annual event continued for 10/12 years from 2010 onwards.
The widely admired “Choona Hai Aasman : Singing Talent Hunt” emerged as a passion among the aspiring singers as well as musicians. The J&K Police infact felt the youths’ pulse and provided them the much needed and befitting platform to display their hidden singing talent. A platform is always an opportunity and at the same time a challenge. It shapes the performers’ life and destiny. Today’s youth deserve and require such an impressive platform most. The annual programme went on gaining ground and high appreciations from all the shades of masses season after season. Every season became a sweet and unforgettable memory. Many singers and Musicians have been benefitted by the “Choona hai Aasman: Singing Talent Hunt”.
But all of sudden the much popular programme was stopped for the seasons unknown. The J&K Police with open heart under CAP organizes distinct events of Public interest and requirement related to varied streams on different occasions even in remote and hilly areas. That is undoubtedly praise worthy. But the “Choona Hai Aasman…” now has been confined to files. The J&K Police should re-start the heart-winning and advantageous programme which energizes and one and all. Even the grass root level hidden singing talent was being given the chance to perform on the highly dignified platform in an extremely disciplined and professional atmosphere. It was certainly a very noble cause. So, instead of abandoning the “Choona hai Aasmaan…” it should be made a permanent annual feature. The show must go on.
Swatantra Dev Kotwal
Advocate, Social Activist, Udhampur
Repair Ganga Nagar road
We the inhabitants of Ganga Nagar, Bantalab want to draw the attention of the JMC authorities towards the bad condition of GL Lakhnotra Chowk-Circular Chowk road in Ganga Nagar.
The road is not traffic worthy, as it is dotted with pits and pot -holes, creating great inconvenience to residents of the area.
During rainy days it is a nightmare to walk through this road.
Narinder Kumar Lakhnotra
Ganga Nagar, Bantalab
Toilet Complexes on Talab Tillo Bohri roads
The residents and shopkeepers of Patta Bohri, Talab Tillo, Jammu, are in dire need of Toilet complexes on the road stretching from Canal to Patta Bohri, as they have suffering much on this account.
It is urged to the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) to address this pressing issue of lack of a toilet complex in the area.
It is proposed that the toilet complex be constructed on the large nallah situated on the boundary line of Ward 40 and Ward 41, near Luthra School, which would integrate the facility with the existing park in Trikuta Nagar.
R L Kaith
Ward 41
No public toilet facility in Thannamandi Market
Serious concern has been raised by the residents and traders of Thannamandi town over the absence of a public toilet facility in the main market area despite the Municipal Committee functioning in the town for several years.
According to locals, the lack of this basic civic amenity is causing significant inconvenience to the general public. Shopkeepers, commuters, and visitors coming to the market from nearby villages are compelled to face daily hardships due to the non-availability of a proper public toilet.
The situation is particularly difficult for women, elderly citizens, and visitors who travel long distances to reach the town for shopping and other essential work. During peak market hours and public gatherings, the problem becomes even more severe, creating embarrassment and discomfort for many people.
Residents stated that a public toilet is one of the most essential facilities in any town market, especially in a place like Thannamandi which serves as a commercial hub for dozens of surrounding villages. They expressed disappointment that such a basic requirement has remained unaddressed for years.
The locals have appealed to LG JK UT Manoj Sinha, the Commissioner Secretary concerned, and the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri to intervene in the matter and ensure the construction of a proper public toilet facility in the market area at the earliest.
They hoped that the concerned authorities will take serious note of the issue and initiate immediate steps to provide this essential civic facility in the larger interest of public hygiene, dignity, and convenience.
A concerned citizen
Thanamandi