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            Srinagar, October 05: After approval of Patron and President of JKAACL Honble Governor of State  Sh Satya Pal Malik , the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of  Art, Culture and Languages today announced 18 State level Awards in favour of  students of different educational institutions under  ‘Essay Competition’ a component of   “Talent Hunt Scheme".
            Secretary Academy Dr Aziz Hajini while giving  details about the competition said  that  an all  State competition was held between the students of   Universities, Colleges  and Schools to write essays on the topics  which includes New Horizons for Cultural Tourism in J&K, Importance of Cultural Tourism –with special reference to J&K state’ and  Cultural Destinations  of J&K for Tourists’ for University, College and School students respectively.
Under University Level Competition Naresh Kumar  from University of Jammu  bagged  First Prize with cash prize of Rs. 25000  while   Hina Majid from Central University – Kashmir and  TainumQaisir from University of  Kashmir won 2nd and third prize of  Rs 15000 and Rs 10000/ respectively. Under the same category three consolation prizes Rs 7000 each go in favour of DilNazBano,  University of Jammu, Nivadita, University of  Jammu and Nusrat Nazir , Cluster University Kashmir , Srinagar.
             Under college level competition,  first prize  of  Rs. 15000 goes  infavour of    Asif Ali Bhat Govt Amar Singh College , Srinagar while as second prize of Rs  10,000 and Third prize Rs.  7000 goes in favour of SaieedQaisir, Islamic College of Science & Commerce, Srinagar and Rufshan, Govt Degree College Women, NawaKadal  Srinagar.
             Three Consolation prizes of Rs  5000  each are won by Vitasta ,  School of Law and Humanities, Jammu, Shahida Kousar, Himalayan Degree College, Rajouri  and Noor Mohammed Bango, Distance Education, University of Kashmir.
            At School Level competition Isra Iqbal, Hilpark International School Hindwara  won first prize Rs. 10000. The Second and Third prizes of Rs.  7000 of Rs.  5000 are won NahidaTabsum, Himalyan Educational Mission , Rajouri  and Navam Gupta,  Brahmrishi Shanty VeeddhyaPeethUdhapmpur.
            Three Consolation prizes Rs  3000 each goes in favour of Bilal Ahmad, GWS Baramulla, Aisha Bhat , Green Valley , Education Institution , Srinagar and Jahangir Ashraf , Government Boys H S S Kupwara.
            The Award function will be held shortly, Dr. Hajni said.    


Mumtaz for discussions, deliberations on challenges, opportunities to Balti language
KARGIL, AUGUST 03: The first ever two-day Balti literary and cultural festival ‘Spangang’ jointly organized by JKAACL Leh and Kargil got underway at Turtuk in the Nobra Valley here today.
Executive Councilor for Minority Affairs, Animal and Sheep Husbandry and Cooperatives Mumtaz Hussain kick-started the literary and cultural extravaganza which features paper reading sessions on varied themes pertaining to Balti cultural, society and folk traditions, besides poetic recital sessions and colourful folk music and dance performances by the artists of Nobra valley.
SDM Nobra Sonam Nurboo, SDM Kharoo Ghulam Muhammad, Councilor Turtuk Ghulam Mehdi, SHO Nobra Nissar Hussain, prominent citizens, writers, poets, artists, foreign and domestic tourists besides a large number of cultural and literary enthusiasts thronged the premises of Higher Secondary School Turtuk to witness the festival.
Speaking on the occasion, Mumtaz Hussain while appreciating the efforts of JKAACL Leh and Kargil in organizing the festival at Nobra Valley expressed hope that the event will go a long way in the preservation and promotion of Balti culture and folk traditions.
The EC said that the holding of this event will, on the one hand, give impetus to cultural tourism in the area besides providing an ideal platform to the Balti men of letters to introspect and initiate discussions and dialogues on the challenges and opportunities to the language.
Councilor Turtuk Ghulam Mehdi and Deputy  Secretary Cultural Academy Kargil Nazir Hussain while speaking on the occasion underlined the importance of reestablishing rich cultural legacy of communal harmony, oneness and brotherhood in the region which forms the core of traditional Ladakhi values.
Earlier,   Deputy Secretary Cultural Academy Leh Tsewang Paaljor while highlighting the aims and objectives of the two-day cultural and literary festival spoke about the steps being taken by the Academy towards the promotion and preservation of Balti culture and language. 
Meanwhile, during the inaugural ceremony here today the artists of Turtuk Leh and Kargil area presented Balti dance ‘Phudungkar’, ‘Rhpaorchez (brave’s dance) and Balti ghazals respectively. Traditional polo matches among different village teams were also played in the local polo ground which was highly applauded and appreciated by the local crowd.
During the two-day festival spread over different sessions, research-oriented papers shall be presented on Balti culture language, literature and divided families, poetic renderings, polo matches as well as colourful cultural programmes.
Assistant Editor Lakdakhi Dr. Phupstan Nurboo presented the vote of thanks on the occasion.


SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today released a book Qadir Darwesh written by G R Hasrat Gadda at an impressive function held at central office Lal Mandi.
The function was attended by several intellectuals, writers and cultural activists from different parts of the state.
Speaking on the occasion, eminent and writer and broadcaster Mr Abdul Ahad Farhad gave a brief overview of the relevance of book in the present context. He said that it would serve as a good referral to the writers as well as researchers on Kashmiri history and literature.
Secretary cultural academy Dr Aziz Hajni while speaking on the occasion also underlined the importance of undertaking research-oriented books which would provide insight in the work of poets, writers and literary persons who have penned down their perspectives of various events as well as the socio-economic milieu of those times.
Moulana Showket  Hussain Keng also spoke on the occasion and gave a brief sketch of the life and times of Ghulam Qadir Darwesh Qadri.
Speaking on the occasion Hasrat Gadda highlighted the importance of penning down the contributions and works of eminent literary figures who have contributed in the literary wealth of state and relating them to the present times.

SRINAGAR, JULY 14: Sh. Zaffar Manhas, MLC and Vice Chairman JK Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), called on Governor N.N Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today.
Sh. Manhas briefed Governor about the ongoing programmes and the upcoming events which are being organized by the Academy and the efforts underway to promote traditional arts and artists.
Appreciating Sh. Manhas’s continuing endeavours towards the promotion of art, culture and literature, Governor recalled the high importance of J&K’s vast tangible and intangible cultural heritage, which has been a valuable integrating factor, and advised Sh. Manhas to bear with his sustained efforts to engender harmonious environment in the State.

SRINAGAR, JUNE 15: Vice President of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Zafar Iqbal Manhas has condoled the killing of veteran journalist Syed Shujaat Bukhari.
“Shocked, devastated and dumb founded, I am unable to express my deep sorrow and pain on the brutal killing of veteran journalist and commentator - Syed Shujaat Bukhari,” Manhas said in his condolence message.
Describing him as an intelligent, active and energetic person, the JKAACL Vice President said that Shujaat was a great votary of peace and human rights “who always stood for communal harmony”.
 “Rest in Peace dear Shujaat, you will be missed for long by not only nears and dears but by all those who knew you,” Manhas prayed.

SRINAGAR, JUNE, 14: J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL) today announced the Best Book Award-2016, carrying a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, a citation, a memento and a shawl each, in various languages spoken in the State.
The announcement of the award was made by Secretary JKAACL, Dr Aziz Hajini here today, after the recommendation of adjudicators was approved by the President of the Academy (Chief Minister).
Announcing the winners of the coveted literary award, Hajini said that the award in Dogri language goes to Pooran Chand Bargotra for Shabd Shabd Sarmath, in Kashmiri the award has been given to Makhan Lal Pandita and Satish Vimal on share basis for their works Saz Bonen Hund and Siyah Var, in Urdu to Hamdam Kashmiri for Waraq Sada, in Pahari to Abdul Rashid Qureshi for his book Likhtaan Payaar Diyaan, in Gojri to Taj ud Taj for Khaab Saloona, in Ladakhi to Khanpo Konchok
Thupstan for Daton Jon Nui Gulrgyan, in Punjabi to Divender Vishwanagrik for Shabd Shabd Zindagi, in Hindi to Sanjeev Baseen for Kab Subah Hogi and in Sheena to Ahmad Jawan for Bizoon.
Pertinent to mention here that for Best Book Award 2016 the Academy has adopted the pattern of National Akademi of Letters (Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi).
“From the award for the year 2016 we have started giving book awards as per Sahitya Akademi New Delhi pattern under which prize money of Rs 1 lakh will be given for main award while as Rs 50,000 will be given for the translation award,” Dr Hajini said.
While congratulating the winners, Hajini said the process of performing, visual and plastic art awards is also underway. “The awards are likely to be announced soon,” he said.


SRINAGAR, JUNE 8: On the 2nd day of Mega exhibition of Rare Quranic Manuscripts and Islamic Art Objects, hundreds of visitors were amazed with the quality and uniqueness of rare objects displayed in the exhibition at TRC Srinagar.
Organised jointly by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) and the Departments of Libraries, Tourism and Archives, the exhibition will remain open for five days
Among others MoS for Education, Tourism and Culture Shakti Raj Parihar and MLA Bhadarwah Dileep Parihar, Mohd Yousuf Taing, Vijay Dhar, Justice (Rtd) Muzaffar Ahmad Jan, Renowned Photographer Mukhtar Ahmad, Former HoD Library Sciences Kashmir University Prof Sheikh Mohammad Shafi, Prof Rehman Rahi, Gh Nabi Khayal, Prof Farooq Fayaz also visited the exhibition and hailed efforts of JKAACL for organizing such kind of unprecedented exhibition.
The live demonstration of Calligraphy a composite Humdiya/ Naatiya Mushaira was also organized on the side lines of the event.
The Mushaira was presided over by Prof Rehman Rahi, while Prof Mohammad Zaman Azurda, Zareef Ahmad Zareef, Rukhsana Jabeen, Satish Vimal, Sultan Ul Haq Shaheedi, Bashir Arif, Shafaq Sopori, Bashir Charag, Nazir Azad,Syed Saadu Din Saadi, Nazima Manzoor, Nadim Bukhari, Ayub Sabir, Mir Shabir Ahmad and Shabnam Ashaiee  also participated in the Mushaira attended by a large number of people.

SRINAGAR, MAY 26: A cultural seminar titled `PAVITRATA' (Pakeezgi) was organised by Wadie's Hindi Shiksha Samiti a Non Government Organisation, at the seminar hall of Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages (JKAACL).
Eminent poets of the valley participated in the function that also included a poetry recitation session. Various poets presented their works in different languages.
Poet Shafi Mohammad Mir presented his work in Hindi, Showkat Shahbaz in Urdu, Rehana Kounsar and Sagar Nazir in Kashmiri, Abdul Rauf Qureshi and Altaf Nizami in Pahadi , Gurnam Singh Arsi and Surinder Singh Sodi in Punjabi, A G Arif and Bashir Ahmad Bashir in Gojri, Sheikh Mushtaq Hijaz and Fareed Aijaz in Sheena, Kachoo lsfandyar Ali Khan and Raza Saqi in Balti.
The poets were later felicitated with a shawl, a trophy and a certificate.


High profile 600 delegates to visit Kashmir for two-day event


SRINAGAR, MARCH 16: Directing officials to put in their best foot forward, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) convention is being held in Kashmir after a gap of 30 years and every effort should be made to make it a success.
The Div Com was addressing a meeting convened to review the arrangement made for the smooth conduct of the high profile event to be held on March 27. The meeting was attended by Director Tourism, Joint Director Information and officials representing floriculture, JKTDC, SKICC, JKAACL, SMC and other departments. Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag and Budgam participated via video conferencing.
The Div Com said that it is a prestigious event for entire state and its success will go a long way in laying the foundation for strong tourist season. He directed the SMC to immediate undertake sanitation work on roads from Airport to the venues and also activate dog catching unit to tackle the increasing number of dog wherever is deemed necessary. He also directed the officials to beautify the roads and remove encroachments of building materials dumped on roads.
The Director Tourism gave a detailed presentation of the itinerary of delegates right from being received at the airport to the conduct of the main event.
The Div Com directed the Joint Director information to arrange the proper coverage of the event on all days. He also directed the Power Development Department finish the works on the Boulevard at the earliest. The R&B department was asked to patch up the roads wherever deemed necessary.   
The Div Com said that a control room will be established at Tourist Reception Centre where representatives of all departments will be deputed so that there will be no hiccup in any kind of work.
The Div Com also directed officials Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages to engage artists and present a programme that will depict the true culture of Kashmir. He also reviewed the route plans and directed SSP traffic to ensure smooth plying of their cavalcades.



JAMMU, FEBRUARY 21: Governor N.N. Vohra inaugurated a 3 day ‘J&K Literary and Cultural Festival’ on the occasion of the ‘International Mother Tongue Day’, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages (JKAACL), here today.
Governor, who is Patron of the JKAACL, complimented Dr. Azizi Hajini, Secretary JKAACL, and his colleagues for regularly organizing meaningful activities in the field of art and literature in all the three regions of the State. Lauding the organising of ‘J&K Literary and Cultural Festival’, Governor observed that such events are useful for promoting heritage and culture and urged that youth from high schools and colleges should be involved in such festivals.
Governor observed that one can learn to appreciate the nuances of  a society’s culture only through its language and urged that children should be encouraged to learn and speak their mother tongue.
Noting the role which is required to be played by the JKAACL in promoting Art, Culture and Languages in J&K, which has three regions, distinct in their geography, climate and culture, Governor noted that the Academy can provide valuable platforms for the three regions to come together and understand each other’s traditions, cultures and art forms. He urged organising more programmes where youth can meet and learn about each other.
 Governor released ‘Who’s Who of J&K Writers/Artists’, which is a Directory containing information of writers and artists of the State,and  the Annual Report of the JKAACL. He observed that the Directory will be very useful as it is a handy compilation of all writers and artists in the State.
 Earlier, Governor inaugurated ‘Nostalgic Kashmir’ a photo exhibition organised by Sh. S.R. Wani, in which collection of photographs from 1850’s to 1950’s of Royalty, Kashmiri Pandits and Temples of Jammu and Kashmir have been displayed. Governor suggested to Dr. Hajini that these rare photographs should be compiled in book form with suitable titles to explain each picture.
Ms. Priya Sethi, MoS Tourism and Culture, stressed the need for encouraging children to learn and speak their mother tongue and assured government’s active support in the promotion of art and culture in the State.
The Key Note Address was given by Sh. Darshan Darshi, noted Dogri writer and Prof. Naseem Shafai, prominent Kashmiri poetess spoke about importance of the mother tongue.

 The Welcome Address was presented by Dr. Azizi Hajini and a Vote of Thanks given by Dr. A.S. Aman, Additional Secretary JKAACL.

Jammu, November 06: Pancham Society for Art & Culture Upliftment presented a Hindi play “Court Martial” written by Swadesh Deepak and directed by young director Vijay Goswami at Abhinav Theatre here today.
Director Rural Development Jammu R.K. Bhat, Former Secretary JKAACL Prof. Rita Jatinder besides prominent citizens, students and a large of number of theatre lovers witnessed the scintillating performance.
The play depicts the social prejudice of casteism which is still prevalent in spite of constitutional equality to every person without any discrimination of any caste, creed, colour, sex or religion.
The main plot of the story revolves around, Court Martial going on a soldier named Ram Chandar who is accused of killing one his senior officer and physically hurting another officer.
Court Martial ceremony is addressed by another experienced military officer Col. Surat Singh who had witnessed many wars and experienced life and death situations many a times in his life. But the situation of Ram Chandar was completely different than what has been actually portrayed.
Today’s performance was marked by brilliant acting by Vijay Goswami  as Col Surat Singh, which was equally matched by Surinder Sharma as CO, Balwinder Singh as Captain Bikash Roy, Varun Sharma as Captain B D Kapoor, Rohitashiv Sharma as Major Puri , Aditya Bhanu as Subedaar Balwan Singh,  Pradeep Sharma as Slaahkaar Judge, Susheel Raina as Ram Chander, Rishabh Sharma as doctor and Ravinder Manhas as guard,  all gave good performances.
The light was designed by Manoj Bhat, music scored by Ravinder Sharma also played apt role in accentuating the dramatic effects. Appropriate make up by Varun Sharma, costume by Pooja and sets designed by Uplaksh Kotwal all added to success of today’s play.

          SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 27: The J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) and Radio Kashmir, Srinagar today held an interactive session with Professor Neerja Mattoo as part of its monthly programme ‘Naamwar’.
          Mattoo is a professor of English Literature with many acclaimed works of translations (from Kashmiri to English) to her credit. Her contributions in translations are considered valuable, having translated into English a large number of acclaimed fiction works, including short story collections, written in Kashmiri. Her knowledge of cultural context offers her translations richness that is unique.
          During the session, Professor Mattoo shared her experiences with the audience and responded to a number of questions on the occasion.
          She said contemporary Kashmiri literature lacks depth and maturity, specifying lack of knowledge of Kashmiri language as one of the main reasons. She also said there is also limited historical sense among the contemporary Kashmiri writers and that is another reason for decline in quality of literature produced today.
          She said literature is universal and classic and helps develop a comprehensive view of problems facing societies and that recourse to it by Kashmiri youth can help rise above political dilemmas found in present-day Kashmir. She said literature has a unique ability to protect one from depression or pessimism in the worst of times.
          Pertinently, Prof Mattoo started translating Kashmiri works to English with Amin Kamil’s Koker Jung. Besides her acclaimed ‘A Stranger Beside Me (1994)’, her translations also include ‘Contemporary Kashmiri Short Stories’ and the upcoming ‘Kashmiri Women Poets’.
          She has translated some of the acclaimed works of literature written in Kashmiri including those written by Amin Kamil, Ratan Lal Shan, Hari Krishan Koul and Nazir Jehangir.
Speaking on the occasion, Director Radio Kashmir, Srinagar said the programme ‘Naamwar’ continues to get positive feedback from growing number of listeners.
Earlier, Professor Shafi Shauq presented a paper on Professor Neerja.

The ‘Naamwar’ series has been started with an aim of providing people avenues of idea exchange with eminent persons from various walks of life and in order that new generations know about inspirational Kashmiri personalities.

RAMBAN, SEPTEMBER 19:  A district level multilingual ‘Mushaira' was organized by the J&K Academy of Arts, Culture & Languages (JKAACL), Sub- Office Doda in collaboration with the Government Degree College (GDC), Ramban.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Gurvinder Jeet Singh was the chief guest, renowned Urdu poet Farid Ahmed Zargar alias Faridi presided over the Mushaira and Principal GDC Ramban,  Dr. R.K Tikoo was the guest of honour on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion ADC lauded the efforts of the JKAACL, Sub- Office, Doda for organising  the Mushaira   which would encourage the youth of Ramban District to participate and polish their skills in such literary functions.
Farid Ahmed Zargar after reciting his number of shers (verses) in Urdu lauded the efforts of the JKAACL in promoting the local dialects of Ramban district besides Urdu and Kashmiri languages. He hoped that such cultural programmes go a long way in spreading the culture of Ramban district  especially among the young generation.

13 poets including the moderator of the Mushaira, Prof.Shahjahan Alam Ganai  and various other poets from different parts of Ramban district recited their Shers ( verses) and Ghazals in Urdu,Dogri,Pogli,Seraj, Hindi and Kashmiri languages.

SAMBA, SEPTEMBER 13: On the Spot Children Music Competition was today organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) and District Administration Samba here today.
 The competition was held at Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School and witnessed participation of a large number of students drawn from schools across the district.   Deputy Commissioner Sheetal Nanda inaugurated the event.
In her address, the DC complimented the participating children for the confidence level they exhibited during the competition.
She also appreciated Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages for organizing the unique event and providing the students and youth of the district Samba to show case their talent. She also desired that such events be made a regular feature.   
DEPO, Dhanater Singh,  Principal, Government Model Higher Secendary School, Arvind Kumar Kaul, Additional Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Dr Arvinder Singh Amn,    were also present at the event.

Earlier, while welcoming the chief guest, students, and the audience, JKAACL additional secretary gave a brief resume of activities scheduled by academy for the district.   He also appreciated the local administration for extending full cooperation and support for organizing this activity.  He also disclosed that a painting competition for the children will also be organized in near future on the same pattern.

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 13: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) is orgainsing a maiden musical show 'Saaz-e-Kashmir' by budding Kashmiri sufi and folk artist Aabha Hanjura at SKICC lawns on 16 September 2017.
According to a spokesman of JKAACL, the entry to the concert will be only by invitation.
Pertinently, Aabha Hanjura gave up her lucrative job to pursue a career in music. Aabha has been performing since 2011 and started her own music band, Sufistication, in 2012. Her latest track ‘Hukus Bukus’ is making quite the waves, with lakhs of views on YouTube.

Aabha is exceedingly passionate about Kashmiri Music. "My love for Kashmir is a never ending affair. Kashmir has a beautiful culture. I want to bring that out in my music. I want to bring the sound of Kashmir out of Kashmir. In fact I want to take it out of India and put it on the world map. That’s my ultimate goal”, says Aabha.


SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 13:  Vice President of J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL) Zafar Iqbal Manhas has condoled the demise of prominent Kashmiri writer Mohammad Ahsan Ahsan who he described as an old friend and colleague. Ahsan passed away at SKIMS Soura this morning.
Condoling the demise of Ahsan, Manhas conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
Meanwhile, Secretary, JKAACL Dr Aziz Hajini has paid rich tributes to Ahsan.
Dr Hajini was among the hundreds of people including writers, poets and intellectuals, prominent members of civil society who joined the funeral of Ahsan.
Ahsan remained associated with JKAACL for several decades and served in the Academy in various capacities from where he retired as Assistant Editor Kashmiri. He was also associated with other literary organizations of the Valley including Halqa Adab Hajin, Sonawari and Adbi Markaz Kamraz.

The Academy also held a condolence meeting at its headquarters this morning in which rich tributes were paid to Ahsan.


SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 13:  Governor N.N. Vohra and Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady, hosted the participants and organizers of the “All India Painters Camp” at the Raj Bhavan. This 5 day Camp was organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages (JKAACL) at Chashma Shahi. 
The paintings made by the artists who participated in this Camp were displayed in the Raj Bhavan Lawns for viewing by all the invitees. Governor and the First Lady evinced keen interest in paintings and complimented the artists.
Emphasising the importance of holding such Camps Governor observed that the getting together of artists from various parts of the State and other parts of India encouraged creative activities and, besides, promoted integration in our vast country.
 Besides Dr. Aziz Hajini, Secretary JKAACL and his colleagues, the artists included Sh. Vinod Sharma, Sh. Anil Gaikwad, Sh. Veer Munshi, Sh. Dilip Kumar, Sh. M.A. Mehboob, Sh. Masood Hussain, Sh. Arshad Saleh, Sh. Shafi Chaman, Sh. Muneer Khan, Sh. Sanjay Sharma, Ms. Milan Sharma, Sh. Satpal Deol, Sh. Ankush Kesar, and Sh. Ghulam Mustafa.

 Sh. Umang Narula , Principal Secretary to Governor was present on the occasion.