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Report of the Activities from to
01 st March to 31 st of March, 2013
19 th of March, 2013
“Holi Ke Rang”- Kavi Goshti
“Holi Ke Rang”, a poetic symposium of wit and humour, was impressively organized by the
Department of Students Welfare in association with the Students Cultural Council, University of
Jammu, in connection with the Holi Festival.
Sh. K.K. Shakir, a Veteran Poet & Prolific Writer, was the Chief Guest on this occasion whereas Prof.
N.K. Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, presided over.
In his presidential remarks Prof Tripathi, said that Poetry is an imaginative awareness of
experience, expressed through memory, sound & rhythmic language choices so as to evoke an
emotional response. He further congratulated the young poets for their creative presentations
regarding Holi Festival as well as the issues and problems, prevalent in the society .He further said
that Holi is a festival of love, brotherhood and co-existence and should be celebrated in its true
spirit.
The Scholars & Students who enthralled the audience with their poems included Manoj Heer,
Sapna Narania, Bavita Kumari, Ritu Raj Sharma, Yash Brahmanu and Poonam Sharma.
Sh. K.K. “Shakir”, Rakesh “Tript”, P.L. Parihar, Krishan Kumar and Vijay Atri, also recited their
poems.
Manoj Heer presented the poem entitled “SATRANGI PEENG” “Holi aie Paye Holi aie” and “SOCH”,
Mann Karda Main Uddri Jan, Aisi Jagah Phi Pujji Jan”, Babita Kumari recited the poem “RANG” – “Oh
Rang Doldaa Jaa Karda, aeh Khid-Khid Kardee Assa Di”, Sapna Narania in the poem “HOLI”
described the holi festival as “Albeli ai Mastani ai, Holi Rangen di Rani aie”, Ritu Raj Sharma in his
poem pointed towards the present scenario of our society where the minorities are unsafe “Ghatt
Ginti Mehfooz Nayeen Jithen, Changi Koi News Nayeen Jithen”, Yash Brahmanu in his piece of
poetry reflected the mad race of the younger generation towards the western culture- “Loko
fashion Dikkhiai Batoi Gaya”.
K.K. Shakir regaled the listeners with his poem “Jo Keeta So Bharna Paunda, Phi Kaisa Pacchotaa
Loko”. Sh. Krishan Kumars’ poem entitled “SITA AUR LAKSHMAN REKHA” was a clear message to
the women folk that they have to cross the “LAKSHMAN REKHA”. If they want a change in the
society, left an everlasting impact on one and all present. Sh. P.L. Parihar presented a satire- “Neele
Peele Mor Saintri Nachde Sadko Sadka, Kul Tihadi Damde Soken, Hathen Phariae Radkan”, Sh.
Rakesh Tript’s poem “MALHAR RANGEN DI” drenched everybody with the colours of holi – “Bura
Nayen Manao Tus, Ajj Holi aie, Gale Kanney Mili Jaaoo, Dil Kholi aie” and Vijay Atri presented the
poem “NAVJAAT SHISHUON PAR FILMON KA PRABHAV” depicting the impact of films on the newly
born babies.
Among others, Mr. Sunil Sharma, Nidhi Kaila, Secretary, Students Cultural Council, Anshu Bala, Joint
Secretary, SCC, were present on this occasion. The programme was ably compeered by Divya
Mahajan, Joint Secretary, Students Cultural Council.
Dean Students Welfare

30 th of March, 2013
“OCTAVE-2013”
A festival of Folk Dances from Eight North East States
“OCTAVE-2013”, a colourful festival of Folk Dances from Eight North East States, unfolded
with the verve & vitality at JU Campus .
The festival was hosted by the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu in association
with the North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, and Border Security Force.
Prof. M.P. Singh Ishar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, presided over while Mrs. Lida Singh
was the Special Guest of the function.
Addressing the gathering Prof. Ishar said that these folk artists deserve kudos for preserving and
show casing the rich cultural heritage of India and we, the Jammuites are lucky enough to have
these performers in the city of Temples. These Artists have enlightened the younger generation
about the Culture of lesser known North East States of India. He also eulogized the efforts of NZCC
for bringing the artists to this part of the country.
About one fifty artists from Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal
Pradesh and Sikkim with flamboyant costumes and extensive traditional jewels, presented “Barat”,
“Ka Shad Mastieh”, “Wangla”, “Thangta”, “Pung/Dhol Cholam”,” Solakia”, “Cheraw”, “Mungyanta”,
“Juju Ja-ja” and “Ka-Kong Tokai”. These dances are performed to celebrate the arrival of Seasons,
Festivals, Wedding, Birth of a Child and Community belief. The sounds of rhythmic instruments
reverberated the Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium and each performance received accolades from
the audience.
Prof. N.K. Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, University of Jammu, delivered the welcome address.
Among others, Kamlesh Sharma, Sr. Programme Officer, North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, S.
Jagjeet Singh, Public Relations Officer, North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, Vishwa Bandhu, Deputy
Commandant, Border Security Force, Prof. Neeru Sharma, Chairperson, Campus Cultural
Committee, Dr. Prakash Antahal, Co-Chairman, Campus Cultural Committee, Prof. Kuldeep. K.
Sharma, Head, Department of Zoology, Prof. M.K.Dhar, Controller of Examination, Prof. Neelu
Rohmetra, Rector, Kathua Campus, Prof. Dhian.S.Bhau, Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical
Education, Prof. Jasbir Singh, Provost Hostels (Boys) and Dr. Shailendra Singh Associate Dean (SW),
Members Campus Cultural Committee, Faculty Members, Teachers, Scholars and Students, were
also present.
Dean Students Welfare