Early Times Reporter Katra | Oct 13 As a part of holy Navaratra festival, 39 singers within and outside the state participated in All India Devotional Song competition held here last evening. The festival is being organized by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Tourism Department, Cultural Association of Katra, School Children, Government Departments, Municipal Committee Katra, J&K Bank Ltd, Hotel and Restaurant Associations, Health Department, Song and Drama Division, JKTDC and other associations of the town including Wrestling, travel and Chamber of Commerce of Katra town. Anshu resident of Udhampur, Sarbjeet of Jammu were adjudged 1st and IInd whereas 3rd prize was bagged by Gurdar Singh of Garhi. The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Jugal Kishore Sharma who was the chief guest on the occasion earlier lit the Jyoti in the Yogashram Katra to start the competition. Among others, Tourist Officer Katra, s Raj Kapahi, President Hotel and Restaurant Association, Sham Lal Kesar. President India Style Wrestling Association. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Navratra festival celebration committee members. Harish Dubey, . R. S Manhas and Sardar Lal Dubey were also present on the occasion. |