 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 28: Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), in collaboration with Chanderbhaga Sanskriti Manch, Akhnoor, organised a multilingual poetry meet today at ITI Institute, Akhnoor. Sh. O.P. Shakir, Sh. Popinder Singh Paras, Editor Sheeraza Punjabi, Sh. Jang S. Verman, Smt. Rabia Khajuria, and Dr. Mushtaq Wani were present in the presidium.
Sh. Popinder Singh Paras welcomed the august gathering and said that Akhnoor is a culturally rich place where hundreds of poets and writers have made significant contributions. He further said that the Academy aims to organize such programmes in far-flung areas of Jammu & Kashmir to promote literature and culture and to make the younger generation aware of their rich literary heritage.
Prominent poets who recited their poetry included Suraj Singh Suraj, Jang Singh Verman, Balwinder Singh, Sh. Ratan Bhardwaj, O P Shakir, P Deepak, Naseeb Singh, Ichpal Singh, H S Upashak, Somi, Suraj Prakash Ratan, Rabia Khajuria, Sohan Lal Verma, Mohan Singh Khajuria, Komal Sharma, Dr. Rakesh Verma, Kiran Prabha, Mamta Sharma and others. The poetry included various genres of poetry like poems, Ghazals etc. on various themes related to the issues of contemporary world, patriotism, values etc.
In his presidential address Sh. Jang S. Verman reflected on the conduct of multiple activities of the Academy particularly keeping in view to reach the youth and create awareness among them about their cultural and heritage and associating them with their roots. Sh. O P Shakir, President, Chanderbhaga Sanskriti Manch, also applauded the efforts of the Academy for organizing literary programmes at Akhnoor and strengthening cultural activities in the region. The Principal, ITI Institute, also spoke on this occasion and appreciated the role of JKAACL and Chanderbhaga Sanskriti Manch for organizing such a meaningful literary event in the institute.
During the programme, the organization Chanderbhaga Sanskriti Manch, Akhnoor felicitated Sh. Jang S. Verman and Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Wani, senior Punjabi and Urdu poets, respectively, for their rich contribution in the field of literature and culture.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Mohan Bharti while the vote of thanks was presented by Sh. Girish Parihar, Principal of the institution. |
