‘New J&K-New Hope’ Cultural Festival

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reiterated the commitment of the Jammu and Kashmir Administration to provide the platform and necessary handholding to the young and budding artists of the Union Territory.
Inaugurating the two-day Cultural Festival ‘New J&K-New Hope’ at Abhinav Theatre Jammu, the Lt Governor said Jammu Kashmir is the confluence of art, literature, wisdom and culture. “This land is blessed with extremely talented people who have united the society and made tremendous contribution in national integration through their art”, the Lt Governor observed.
He lauded the joint endeavour of All J&K Folk Artists’ Association, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi and North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala to showcase the rich musical heritage and folk art legacy of Jammu Kashmir Union Territory.
We are proud of our artists like Padma Shri recipient Folk Artist Romalo Ram who are promoting the folk art and cultural heritage of Jammu Kashmir, he said.
He also congratulated the artists for their enthralling performances on the occasion. A total of 450 artists from different parts of Jammu Kashmir are participating in the Cultural Festival. Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Bharat Singh Manhas, Secretary JKAACL; Gulzar Bhat, Chairman All J&K Folk Artists’ Association, senior officials, renowned artists and youth in large number were present.

Educational reforms upgraded teaching methodologies: LG

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the educational reforms, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have upgraded the teaching methodologies and provided more freedom to nurture young generation.
“It is also our shared responsibility to ensure the implementation of National Education Policy in true letter and spirit”, the Lt Governor said while speaking at Annual-day function of Sant Hare Ram Dass Public School at Mandal.
The Lt Governor appreciated the school run by Shri Shiv Mandir Nyas Trust for its significant contribution in education, society’s welfare, integration and solidarity. He congratulated the school administration, teachers and students on the occasion.
The Lt Governor impressed upon the teaching community to promote the values and ideals of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and mentor the younger generation to discharge their duty towards the society and the nation.
Shri Hare Ram Dass ji Maharaj, while speaking on the occasion, reiterated the commitment of Sant Hare Ram Dass Public School and Shri Shiv Mandir Nyas Trust to provide values-based education to the students for their holistic development. The Lt Governor felicitated the students who excelled in academics and diverse fields, and also planted a tree sapling in the school premises to mark the occasion. Former Legislators; ex-PRI members; religious heads, members of school management and Shri Shiv Mandir Nyas Trust, teachers, students and parents were present.