Day: June 23, 2024

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Replying to a query, the DGP said that the Kathua incident has been handed over to State Investigating Agency (SIA) and six persons have so far been detained.

JAMMU JUNE 23:– Taking a strict stand for the terror supporters, the J&K’s Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Sunday said that police will book the locals who are found involved in supporting the foreign terrorists in any form under the Enemy Agents Act (EAA) which is more harsh than the Unlawful Act Prevention Act (UAPA).

Talking to media men after inaugurating the newly constructed building of Cyber Police Station in Jammu, DGP Swain, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that police was not shying away from taking the foreign terrorists operating in Jammu head on.

“This battle will be won by the active support of people. Police will win this battle with the help of Central forces. We are ready to face some losses. We will try to minimise the losses. There may be civilian casualties too. We will defeat them (foreign terrorists) the way we did between 1995 to 2005,” he said. “There will be a decisive battle against foreign terrorists in Jammu in next two to three months. We are hopeful to wipe them out of the region in next three months.”

The DGP, however, said strict action will be taken against the locals who are found involved in any manner supporting the foreign terrorists. “We will book the locals who are supporting the foreign terrorists in any way under Enemies Agents Act (EAA). This act is much harsher than the UAPA,” he said.

The J&K police chief said that the EAA can’t be slapped on the local terrorist no matter how far he goes in attacking the forces. “But if a local person is found involved in providing shelter, helping or guiding the foreign terrorist in any way, we will book him under EAA. The only thing we have to prove is that the person has supported the foreign terrorist who has come here to destabilise peace and government besides killing innocent people,” the DGP said. “Under EAA, the minimum punishment is life imprisonment or the death.”

Replying to a query, the DGP said that the Kathua incident has been handed over to State Investigating Agency (SIA) and six persons have so far been detained. “As far as the Reasi terror attack, the case has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The main conspirator who abetted the terrorists has been arrested and the leads and clues provided by him are confidential due to security reasons,” he said.

About the cybercrimes, the DGP said that police is widening its ambit to upgrade the facilities of cyber police stations. “From the Telecom wing of the police, we selected one officer from each lot and deployed them at the 23 police districts of J&K along with five officers to strengthen the cyber police wings,” he said. “We have also announced a reward for the best cyber police wing/stations of J&K.”

The DGP said after interacting with a group of senior journalists, he felt that somehow cyber policing wasn’t getting the focus it deserves. “We decided to upgrade the facility and streamline the cyber police stations. Most of the common cases that come across in the cyber police stations is fraud and money scams,” he said.

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1st World SantoorDay hosted a series of Santoor concerts by Indian & International Artistes

AR Rahman, Kailash Kher and many others from the music and creative arts fraternity shared their tributes and wishes for the 1st World Santoor Day

JAMMU JUNE 23:–The music world came together to celebrate the inaugural World Santoor Day in New Delhi on Saturday evening. The Sopori Academy of Music and Performing Arts (SaMaPa), founded by the late Santoor legend Pandit Bhajan Sopori, chose June 22 for this celebration, collaborating with artists, music lovers, and various cultural organizations worldwide.

SaMaPa organized a musical evening at Triveni Kala Sangam, featuring performances by prominent Santoor player Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori and Padmashri Pandit Satish Vyas. The event included a diverse line-up of Indian classical, Kashmiri Sufiana, Iranian, Chinese, and Argentinian artists. June 22 also marks the birth anniversary of late Pandit Bhajan Sopori (1948-2022), known as the ‘Saint of Santoor’ and the ‘King of Strings.’ The ‘World Santoor Day’ pays tribute to his lifelong contributions.

The evening began with an introduction to the program and tributes to Pandit Bhajan Sopori. The performances started with Ustad Shabir Saaznawaz’s Kashmiri Sufiyana Mausiki, followed by Maestro Siamak Aghaei’s classical Santur rendition from Iran. Next, disciples of Pandit Bhajan Sopori performed on the occasion. Dr. Mi Xuanye from China presented Raga Kirwani, accompanied by Dr. Zhuang Jing on Tabla, while Guido Estrada from Argentina playing Raga Charukeshi, accompanied by Demian Acierno on Tabla. These performances were showcased via online projector.

Live performances for the evening began with Divyansh Srivastava, a disciple of Pandit Bhajan Sopori and Pandit Abhay Sopori. He presented Raga Kaushik Dhwani. Divyansh presented Alaap, Jod and Gats in 8 ½ beats and Teentaal in the style of Sopori Baaj of Pandit Bhajan Sopori and Dhrupad Ang in Jugalbandi with Pakhawaj. He was accompanied by Ujit Uday on Tabla and Rishi Shankar Upadhyay on Pakhawaj.

Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori presented the nuances of Tantra and Gayaki in the style of Sopori Baaj. He presented traditional Bandish and Tarana in Raag Jog in his well-known style and singing together with the instrumental rendition including Alaap, Vilambit Gat in Jhaptaal, Madhyalaya Bandish, and concluded his performance with an Ati Drut Gat in Teentaal. Ustad Akram Khan accompanied him on Tabla.

The first World Santoor Day program concluded with country’s renowned and senior Santoor maestro Padmashri Satish Vyas, who was accompanied on Tabla by Pandit Ram Kumar Mishra. He presented Raag Rageshwari. He presented Alaap followed by three compositions in Vilambit, Madhyalaya and Drut Teentaal.

Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori, remarked, “There couldn’t be a better event than ‘World Santoor Day’ to pay tribute to a legend like Pandit Bhajan Sopori. This day will promote greater appreciation and understanding of the Santoor and its cultural philosophy. Papa’s contribution to the Santoor is immense, and this day will honour his legacy. This day shall not only honour Indian Santoor, but also the resembling instruments in various music cultures around the world like Santur in Iran, Santouri in Greece, Yangqin in China, Hammered Dulcimer in America, Cimbalom or Hackbrett in Europe, etc.”

Prof. Aparna Sopori, Chairperson SaMaPa, highlighted the day’s significance, stating, “World Santoor Day will spotlight the rich heritage and historical significance and legacy of the Santoor, the Shatatantri Veena, on global stage, which is more than 5000 years old, emphasizing its deep roots in the Kashmir Shaivism culture.”

“Pandit Bhajan Sopori was a complete institution in himself. He used his Santoor and music to highlight the concept of oneness and foster unity enshrining the idea of national integration, humanism and peace amongst the common man and the youth in particular for which he was hailed as a ‘Saint Musician’, the ‘Saint of Santoor’ and the ‘King of Strings’, said eminent musicologist Pt. Ravindra Misra.

Celebrating the first edition, some of the greats and of the music world along with writers and historians shared their tributes and wishes through video messages like legendary composer AR Rahman, eminent musicians like Kailash Kher, Anup Jalota, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Vidushi Sumitra Guha, Ustad Akram Khan and Ustad Rafiuddin Sabri, and eminent TV personality and director-Producer Siddharth Kak, Writer Dr. Agni Shekhar, Historian Utpal Kaul and others. Many well-known musicians graced with occasion of the 1st World Santoor Day like Pt. Rajinder Prasanna, Pt. Chetan Joshi, Pt. Bholanath Mishra, Ustad Asghar Hussain, Ustad Saeed Zafar Khan, Pt. Ajay P Jha, Pt. Ajay Prasanna, and others.

“This first edition is being celebrated in cities across India and around the world,” said Sohrab Sopori. “We are fortunate to have so many voices come together to mark June 22 as the World Santoor Day. From next year, it will be organized in a grander way with more cities and musicians joining hands, he added.” Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra said, “Pandit Bhajan Sopori’s legacy is great. He was a visionary, keeping things simple yet broad enough to touch the souls of music lovers through his music. His contribution is immense, and Abhay Rustum Sopori is carrying it forward to the next generation. He will always be among us.”

“It is a grand occasion and I am delighted to present my recital here and pay my tributes to Pandit Bhajan Sopori, said Padmashri Pandit Satish Vyas.”

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JAMMU JUNE 23:–Dr. Hashash Singh Ishar is the first Doctor ever in the Open merit from Twin border Districts Rajouri & Poonch to be Selected as DM-Neurology(S.R) in Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore by cracking NEET entrance for DM exam after Golden Era of MBBS and MD (Skims). He already grabbed 3 Gold Medals in MBBS and Topped in MD-Medicine SKIMS, Srinagar. He is now working as S.R in SAIMS, Indore and by the end of this year joining GMC, Jammu . His chief mentor is Dr.Nirmal Raina  should all support talent like Hashash and push them forward to achieve great things in life.

Dr. Hashash Singh Ishar  is the Best Neurologist in JK-UT and presently posted as Assistant Professor(Neuro-Doctor) Ascoms, Jammu who got many National Awards by Renowned Indian Celebrities, politicians like Hema Malini.