25Th of March, 2011Special Screening of Pahari Feature Film LAKEER

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25th of March, 2011Special Screening of Pahari Feature Film "LAKEER"

The Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu got screened the first ever Pahari Feature Film "LAKEER"especially for the University Fraternity at Gen. Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu."

Prof. Rajive Gupta, Director, Colleges Development and the Dean, Faculty of Sciences, was the Chief Guest on this occasion. Addressing the University Fraternity, Prof. Gupta said that it has always been an endeavor of the University to conserve and promote the Cultural Heritage of the

State such as dialects, Folk lore and Communal Harmony. The screening of the Film is a step to this direction.

Being a digital film, LAKEERheralds an era of regionalcinema which promises to open to new avenues of gainful employment for our young professionals and other with creative bent of mind. Shiv Dutt, the Director of film, was also felicitated on this occasion by

presentation of an Award of Honour by Prof. Jasbir singh, Co-Chairman, Campus Cultural Committee and Prof. Nirmal Singh.

Among others Prof. N.K. Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, Faculty Members, Officers, Non-Teaching Staff, Research Scholars and Students, were present on this occasion.

15th of Feb., 2011Prize Distribution Function of the “Display Your Talent” 2010-11

The team from Govt.WomenCollege, Parade, emerged as the Over All Champion and lifted the glittering Trophy in the Prize Distribution Function of the “Display Your Talent” 2010-11 held at the Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium. The Institute of Music & Fine Arts won the Runners-Up Trophy.

Prof. Varun Sahni, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, was the Chief Guest on this occasion. Addressing the gathering the Vice-Chancellor, complemented the prize winners and further said that University is trying hard to promote Art & Culture. In that directionUniversity of Jammu is going to organize the “Virasat-e-Riyasat” – A Progamme of Music, Dance & Drama. This function will provide the platform to entire state to display Cultural Heritage.

Kanwar Iqbal, from the Govt.MedicalCollege, Jammu, bagged Prof. Y.B. Singh Memorial Trophy for overall best performance in Fine Arts. He was also adjudged as the Overall Best Student of the “Display Your Talent Contest” 2010-11 and was presented Pankaj Mohan Bhatia Memorial Trophy.

Dr. Jagmohan Singh Memorial Trophy for the best team in Debating was awarded to Govt.M.A.M.P.GCollege, Jammu whereas Dr. Surinder Sharma Memorial Trophy for best team in Quiz went to the School of Bio-Technology, University of Jammu.

Govt.WomenCollege, Parade bagged Dr. J.R Sharma Memorial Trophy and Vijay Verma Memorial Trophy for overall Best Performance in Music.

Prof. Santosh Sharma Memorial Trophy for the all round best performance in Theatrical Events, was lifted by the The Business School, University of Jammu.The Best Volunteer Award was presented to Ms. Madhvi Sharma, Departmental Secretary. The mementos were presented to Gangandeep Sharma, Secretary, Students Cultural Council, Vikas Sharma, Priyanka Sharma and Shafali, Joint Secretaries and other members of Students Cultural Council. Mementos were also presented to Dr. Vishvaraksha and Dr. Lalit Sen, who escorted the JammuUniversity teams for participation in Debating Competition and Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival, respcetivelly.The “Skit” by students of The Business School, University of Jammu and Punjabi Folk Dance, performed by the team from the Cosmic College of Education, Lakhanpur, were highly appreciated by the audience.

Prof. N.K. Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, delivered the Welcome address while Prof. Versha Mehta, Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee presented the Vote of Thanks. Among others Prof R.D Sharma Dean Academic Affairs, Dr. P.S. Pathania, Registrar, Prof. Jasbir Singh, Co-Chairman, Campus Cultural Committee, Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Director, The Business School, Prof. Manoj Dhar, Head, The School of Bio-Technology, Prof. Dalip Singh, President, JUTA, Dr. Shailendra Singh, Associate Dean (SW), Dr. Munir Alam Khan, Asstt. Dean (SW), Dr. Jatinder Khajuria, Dr.Yash Pal Sharma, Dr Anupama Vohra, Heads of the Teaching Departments, Principals and Staff of the Affiliated Colleges, Members of the Campus Cultural Committee, Students Cultural Council, Faculty Members, Officers, Staff, Research Scholars, Students and Alumni of the University, were also present.

24 to 26 February, 2011Virasat-e-Riyasat

The University of Jammu organized State Level “Virasat-e-Riyasat”, A Students’ Festival of Music, Dance and Drama w.e.f 24 to 26 February, 2011 at Gen. Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu.

His Excellence Sh. N.N. Vohra, the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Chancellor of the Universities, was the Chief Guest while Sh. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism and Culture, J&K Govt. graced the occasion as Guest of Honour at the Inaugural Ceremony. The Festival was inaugurated by His Excellency, Minister for Tourism and Culture, J&K Govt. and Prof. Varun Sahni, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu by lighting the Ceremonial Lamp. They also released the Souvenir of the Festival.

In his Inaugural address, the Chancellor emphasized the need for preservation and effective showcasing of the rich Cultural Heritage of Jammu and Kashmir for which it has been known since centuries past. He exhorted the youth to focus on reviving and strengthening our glorious pluralistic Cultural Traditions and Heritage and work towords making India a strong and vibrant nation.

The Minister for Tourism and Culture, Sh. Nawang Rigzin Jora, addressing the gathering lauded the efforts of the University of Jammu for organizing “Virasat-e-Riyasat” and providing an opportunity to celebrate the State’s pluralistic ethos. He added that the students from across the State would showcase and also see the culture of the three regions of the State.

Prof. Varun Sahni, Vince-Chancellor, University of Jammu in his addres expressed gratitude to His Excellency the Governor who is also the Chancellor of the University for his kind support and encouragement to the University. He further hoped that the festival would emerge as a platform for celebration of our multi-culturalism, which highlights the value of compassion, love and kindness.

Students from six Universities of the different regions of the State such as University of Kashmir, Baba Ghulam ShahBadhshahUniversity, Rajouri, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Srinagar, ShriMataVaishnoDeviUniversity, Katra, SUKAST, Jammu and the host University of Jammu participated in the mega event by demonstrating their skills for three consecutive days.

The main events included Regional Folk Dances, Regional Marriage Scenes, Regional Folk Songs, Regional Folk Theatre, Regional Traditional Costumes Show, Regional Folk Instrumental Percussion, Regional Folk Instrumental Non-Percussion and an Exhibition of Folk Instruments.Prof. N.K. Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, welcomed the guests and Prof. Versha Mehta, Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee, presented the Vote of Thanks at the Inaugural Function.

A colourful cultural programme comprising dance from Zanskar, Laddakh, Kashmiri Folk Dance Rouf, Dogri Folk Dance Jagarna, Paddari Dance and a Pahari Folk Song “Mahiya” was also, presented on this occasion which was highy appreciated by the audience.

Sh. Raman Bhalla, Hon’ble Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabitation J&K Govt. inaugurated the Exhibition of Folk Instruments.

Mustaq Ahmed, Chairman, J&K Bank, Prof. Riyaz Punjabi, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir Prof. Irshad Ahmed Hamal, Vice-Chancellor, Baba Ghulam Shah Badhshah Univeristy, Rajouri and Tanveer Jahan, Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, graced the various sessions of the festival as the Chief Guests and distributed prizes amongest the winners. All the dignitries were felicitated by presentation of Festival Mementos

Jb. Omar Abdullah, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir State and Pro-Chancellor of the University, was the Chief Guest at the Valedictory Function, while Jb. Abdul Gani Malik, Hon’ble Minster for Higher Education and Er. R.S. Chib, VSM, Hon’ble Minster for Technical Education, Youth Services and Sports were the Guests of Honour. Prof. Varun Sahni, Esteemed Vice-Chancellor, presided over the function.

Interacting with the participating students, the Pro-Chancellor said that he wants whole hearted support from the people of Jammu and Kashmir in general and the youth in particulars in curbing the corruption and maintenance of peace. He further said that the Government alone is not capable to absorb the huge number of unemployed youth. Hence we have to harness the other means for the purpose and entrepreneurship sector is the most effective one in this direction. Replying to the questions on Cultural Development, the Chief Minster said that “Virasat-e-Riyasat” is a giants’ leap by the University of Jammu, this festival should be an annual feature and be held in rotation by all the Universities. The Govt. shall provide every help to the Institutions of Higher Learning in this regard, he added. Later he presented Medals and Certificates to the participating Students. The University of Jammu lifted the Chief Ministers’ Championship Trophy. The selcted items of the festival were also presnted on this occasion.

Prof. N.K. Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, delivered the welcome address and presented the report of the festival.

26th of January. 2011Republic Day Celebration - 2011

The 62nd Republic Day, was celebrated at University of Jammu with greatenthusiasm & patJ::ioticfervor.Prof. Varun Sahni, Vice-Chancellor, unfurled the National Flag at FountainPlaza and released the Tri Colour Balloons while Mrs. Sylvia. A. Sahni was the Guestof Honour on this ccasion. .Prof. Sahni, in his address said that India got freedom from the yoke of .theBritishers after a long struggle and supreme sacrifices of our great patriots. TheConstitution of India was framed by a Committee, especially Constituted for the purposeand finally the same 'came into force on 26thof January, 1950 and India became a RepublicState.As per provisions in the Constitution, every citizen of India have equal rights,social, economic and religious. We have freedom of expression & worship. He exhortedthe University fraternity to work fervently to up hold the traditions of our great Nation andjoin hands to solve the problems presently being faced by the country. The Constitutionprovides us certain right but at the same time reminds us our duties, as well.Paying tributes to the Martyrs, he also reCited the couplet from Maithilisharan'sfamous poem PUSHP KI ABHILASHA, "Mujhe Tore Lena Van Mali, Uss Path Pal"Turn Dena Faink, Matribhoorni ki Raksha Hetu, Jis Path Jayen Veer Anck".Earlier Prof. N.K. Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, delivered the welcome address.At the arrival of the Vice-Chancellor, Guard of Honour was presented by the

Security Personal led by Capt. S.R. Dubey, Security Officer and JU Guards led by Dy. S.P.J.S. Bali.Among others Prof. R.D. Sharma, Dean Academic Affairs, Dr. P.S Pathania.Registrar, Prof. Versha Mehta, Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee. Prof. RajiveGupta, Director, College Development Council, Prof. G.M. Bhat, Controller ofExamination, Prof. Kuldeep. K. Sharma, Director, Directorate of Internal QualityAssurance, Dr. Meenakshi Kilam. Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Rectors &Directors of the Offsite Capmus. Prof. Ashok Aima, Prof. Naresh Padha. Prof. .J.S. Tara.Heads, Faculty Members, Officers. Office bearers of the Teaching, Non-Teaching & ClassFourth Association, Staff, Research Scholars and Students of the University. were alsopresent.

27th of Jan. to 29th Jan, 2011ALUMNI MEET

A Three Day Festival of the Alumni of the "Display Your Talent", was organized by theDepartment of Students Welfare, University of Jammu and "Renaissance" - a DYT AlumniAssociation, from 27th to 291hJanuary, 20 II.Prof. Varun Sahni, Vice-Chancellor inaugurated the Fine Arts Exhibition at RhinchcnbZangpoArtGallery by lighting the Ceremonial Lamp.Speaking'on this occasion Prof. Sahni said that this Reunion, shall certainly ronncct the Alumniwith their roots and at the ~r..metime the present students shall also be benefited by their prescnce atthe Campus. The freshers shall get an opportunity to interac1: with the pass out ~tudcnts, pcrformon a common platform and shall learn about the nuances of the Visual Arts, Literary, Music. Danceand Theatrical activities.Interacting with the Alumni, the Vice-Chancellor also suggested to make the Meet an AnnualEvent. The Alumni also put forth some suggestions.The Exhibition included the painting by Suman Gupta, Rakesh Sharma, Mahmud Anwar Alnas:z;ir,Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Reecha Mahajan, Vandana Sharma, Ankush Kesar, Dr. Atul Sharma, JagpalSingh Bandral, Dharam Vir Singh, Cartoons by Manoj Chopra, Photographs by Nitish Arora,Rangoli by Kanwar Iqbal, Posters by Sheikh Nassir Hussain, were really a visual treat for thevisitors.

Tlte seco/ld day of Alumlli Meet at Brigadier Rajinder Singh Auditorium witnessed ullusual crowdthat was numb-struck with the presentations that followed in quick successions Wiih SOIllCliterar)poetical recitations on famous topics of love, romance and social satire descending between to

make up the gaps.The thrill in the programme was introduced by the fabulous Punjabi dance in chorus presented bythe campus students, that drew cheer for the synchronous foot-tapping music from all corners 01"theauditorium. The presentation was well responded by huge applaud which demanded for its repeal.saying 'once more, once more...'. .Dr. P.S. Pathania, Registrar, University of Jammu was the Chief Guest, while Prof. N.K.

Tripathi, Dean Student Welfare and Assistant Dean Mr. Vijay Atri accompanied the ChiefGuest.It was really rendezvous of the present with the past where the present students and the Alumni ofthe University who have pal1icipated in the "Display Your Talent" and have representcd the

University in the various NorthZoneInter-University and National Youth Festivals organized b)the Association of Indian Universities, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. GO\t. of India. Nc\\Delhi, other Universities and prestigious Institutions, performed on a common platform.The Poetry Recitation by Gagandcep Sharma. Bindiya Tickoo, Geetika. Zulifh.ar. SandecpChauhan, Digvijay Singh and Sarang Vaid were highly appreciated.

The Literary events were followed by Musical presentations. The participants included BharatMahajan, Gourav Sharma, Manveer Singh Laali, Avneesh Sharma, Nidhi Kaila, Vija) Sharma.Tajinder Singh, Jasmeet Kour, Poonam Mahajan, Aksa Chaman, Deep Suman, Chanchal Sharma.

Rakesh SambyaL Narinder Wazir and Balbir Beera. They presented Dogri, Punjabi. II indi. Englishnumbers and rcceived thunderous applause from the audience.Punjabi Dance presented by Baljeet, Renu and Shivani was the highlight of the programmc.The three dllY of Alumni Meet concluded with the felicitation of the Alumni, somc scintillatingCultural presentations and Sham-e-Ghazal wherein Noted Ghazal Singer Dr. Radhika Chopra andJitendra Singh featured.PI'Of. M.R. Puri, Fonner Vice-Chancellor, was the Chief Guest on this occasion while Prof.Varun Salmi, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu presided over the fundioll.Prof. Y.R. Malhotra, Former Vice-Chancellor, graLed the Sham-e-Ghazal as the Chief Guest.Prof. Puri, was honoured with the Life Time Achievement A,,'ard as this was Prof. Puri's brainchild, who started the "Display Your Talent" in 1982 when he was the Vice-Chancellor of theUniversity of Jammu and this contest is very popular amongst the students even after a span of 28

years.A hilarious Playlet entitled "Anpadh" on the theme of Adult Education, was highlight of theprogramme. Superb acting by Dr. Jagdish Mehra, Dr. Yash Pal, Mahesh Khajuira, Dheeraj .landyal,Sunil Kumar. Anju .lamwal Nagar and Dr. Anuradha Pandoh, won accolades for them.Vandana by Jasmeet Kour, Ghazal Dance wherein Anuradha Seth Kohli impressed the audience with her movements and expressions and Aksa Chaman rendered the Ghazal in her mellifluousvoice. Skit by Dr. Arvinder Aman and Amandeep, Jugalbani on Guitar and Tabla by Vikas Nagarand Neeraj Verma and Group Song presented by Poonam Mahajan, Suresh Bala, Aksa Chaman,Jasmeet Kour, Bindiya Tikoo, Anju Nagar, Chanchal Sharma, Tajinder Singh, Dcep Suman, Sum itSh?nna. N.c:rillder Wazir, Manvil' Singh Lalli, Sunil Kumar and Sanjay Nagar. were highlyappn..'ciald.

M.A. Alnasir welcomed the guests while Digvijay Singh presented the Vote ofl'hanks.The programme was com peered by Zuiltkar Ahmed and Bindiya Tickoo.In the evening Radhika and Jitendra, spellbound the audience by presenting Ghazals in theirsonorous voices.It may be mentioned here that the both the artists are born and brought up in Jammu. During theirCollege Days both of them used to participate in the Inter-Collegiate Competitions under the"Display Your Talent" represented the University in various Zonal and National Youth Fcstival andbrought laurels to the institution by winning number of prizes.Earlier Vijay Atri. while presenting the profile of the Department of Students Welfare, expressedgratitude ro all the Deans and Directors of the Department who contributed to the Department forproviding it a new fillip, in their own ways.Among. others Prof. N.K. Tripathi. Prof. Vcrsha Mehta, Prof. V.K. Kapoor. ProfJasbir Singh. Dr.Vishvaraksha, Dr. Hema Gandotra and Dr. Shailendra Singh, were also present 011this occasion