Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 16: Jashan-e-Aghaz 2.0, The Law Fest 2025, a grand celebration of talent, culture and legal scholarship was today celebrated at Dogra Law College (DLC).
This event provided an inspiring platform for students to showcase their extraordinary skills, leaving a lasting impression on the academic community.
The occasion was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, including Satish Sharma, Cabinet Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as the Chief Guest and Romalo Ram, Padma Shri Awardee as special guest.
The program also featured addresses by the distinguished chief guest, Satish Sharma, who spoke on the importance of education and youth empowerment.
He also highlighted the role of education in nurturing responsible citizens and stressed the importance of cultural unity, calling upon the students to value their heritage while aspiring for greatness.
His words resonated deeply with the attendees, inspiring all to strive for excellence while staying grounded in the rich traditions of Dogra culture followed by a motivational address by Romalo Ram , Padma Shri Awardee.
He emphasized the significance of preserving traditional values while embracing modern education, acknowledging the profound contribution of Dogra culture and its enduring legacy in shaping the future of the region.
He also spoke passionately about women empowerment, highlighting the remarkable achievements of women across various fields.
“Women excel everywhere,” he stated, underscoring that women have proven time and again that they are capable of achieving greatness in all aspects of life.
Students participated in Display your talent contest which was judged by RJ Shwetima and Shuchi Sharma.
Highlights included a stunning dance performance by Bhavya and Sanjam (BA LLB 3rd semester), heartfelt Shayari by Mehr-ul-Nisa and Justice Singh (1st and 3rd semesters) and energetic Bhangra routines by Vaishnavi, Shewani and Mannat Angral (1st semester).
The cultural richness of the fest was further enhanced by classical dance performances, Dogri folk songs, and singing by talented students such as Bhoomi, Mehak Bali, Antriksh Aazad, and Tejvansh.
A mesmerizing fusion dance by Farheen and Zara (3rd semester) and a traditional Gatka performance by the college’s team captivated the audience.
A special Dogri dance performance by students of Rich Harvest School added diversity and charm to the fest.
The day culminated with Presidential remarks from Gulchain Singh Charak, former Minister and Chairman of DET, who commended the students for their remarkable contributions to the event followed by felicitation of Chief Guest and special guest with commemorative memento.
