STATE TIMES NEWS
SAMBA: The 116th Birth Anniversary of Brigadier Rajinder Singh was celebrated at his birth place village Bagoona in Samba by the Brigadier Rajinder Singh Memorial Committee in collaboration with District Administration, Samba and J and K Ex Service League.
Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga was the Chief Guest on the occasion. District Development Commissioner, Samba Sheetal Nanda, Director Doordarshan Kendra Jammu Anjali Sharma, SDM Vijaypur, Vice Chancellor Central University Jammu Prof. Ashok Aima, SSP Samba, Maj General (Retd) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal (President J and K Ex-Serviceman League), Sarpanch Raya Khajoor Singh, Sarpanch Rajinderpura Brijpal Singh and locals in large number were also present on the occasion.
Paying homage to Brig Rajinder Singh, the minister said that we are proud of the fact that such a great warrior was born in our State and exhorted upon the youth to follow his footsteps.
Minister also appealed to the youth to put in hard efforts and remain away from social evils to achieve desired goals adding that a proactive approach and public participation is vital for a prosperous society and nation.
Vice Chancellor Central University Jammu Prof. Ashok Aima while speaking on the occasion said that they will adopt one girls school where all facilities including computer courses will be started and training will be imparted for personality development of the students.
Director Doordarshan Kender also appreciated the efforts of J an dK Ex-Serviceman League and locals for making this day a memorable one Maj General (Retd) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal(President J and K Ex-Serviceman League), Sarpanch Raya Khajoor Singh, Sarpanch Rajinderpura Brijpal Singh and others also spoke on the occasion.
A cultural programme was also presented by school children on the occasion. Minister appreciated the students for their cultural performances and asked them to take part in co-curricular activities for their overall development.
Later minister inaugurated maintenance work of road from Swankha Morh via Baba Sidh Goria to Balotra Chak.
