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Painting exhibition in Sgr: Event aimed to spread art through different forms, says Deepa Soni

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10 months ago

November 26, 2022

In a bid to attract the youngsters towards folk art, a three-day painting exhibition ‘Autumn Art Exhibit’ was inaugurated by Spl DG CID J&K R R Swain at Kashmir Government Arts Emporium in Srinagar on Friday. The exhibition has been organized by a reputed national artist, Deepa Soni.

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Deepa Soni, who belongs to Udhampur district of Jammu, said that the exhibition in which different types of paintings wherein oil colours, water colours, fusion, three-dimensional and other paintings have been displayed, is aimed at spreading art through different forms.

“The young generation is too attracted towards three-dimensional arts, but the folk art at the same time is being ignored. Through this exhibition, we are trying to come up with unique way of clubbing folk art and other latest techniques to inspire the younger generation and keep them intact with the folk art. This will help to take our heritage to next generations,” she said.

The exhibition will continue till Sunday 1600 hrs, where the people can sit, learn from each other, she said, adding that if the response is good, such exhibitions will be organized in the future as well.

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“Art field is a creative field, any youngster willing to pursue his education in this field should be encouraged. The parents should also allow their wards to go ahead with the arts field as instead of wasting time of any other degree, the parents should pave the way for the youngsters to pursue what they aspire,” she said.

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Man dies as tractor turns turtle in Sopore

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2 hours ago

September 24, 2023

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A man lost his life on Sunday morning as tractor turned turtle in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramula district.

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Quoting an official news agency KS reported that a man was critically injured on Sunday morning after a tractor in which he was travelling turned turtle at Badambagh.

He said soon after the incident, he was immediately taken to Sub District Hospital Sopore, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

A police officer confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Farooz Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Hamid Bhat resident of Badambagh.

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SMC Corporator Aqib Renzu in custody on charges of sexual harassment

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15 hours ago

September 23, 2023

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Srinagar police on Saturday said to have arrested a Srinagar Municpal Corporation (SMC) Corporator for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking.

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They said strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim, the accused has been identified as Aqib Ahmed Renzu resident of Nishat Srinagar.

Case under FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station.

Srinagar police on X informed, “One SMC corporator Aqib Ahmed Renzu of Nishat Srinagar arrested for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking. Strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim. FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station.”

One SMC corporator Aqib Ahmed Renzu of Nishat Srinagar arrested for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking. Strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim. FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station. pic.twitter.com/sZKdTbJQ7B— Srinagar Police (@SrinagarPolice) September 23, 2023

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Man slips to death while collecting firewood in central Kashmir

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16 hours ago

September 23, 2023

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A man died after he slipped while collecting firewood in Rezan forest area in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday.

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An official told that Showkat Ahmad Tekri, son of Gh Hassan Tekri of Gujerbasti Rezan slipped and fell down from the upper reaches of the forest area, which resulted in his on spot death.

The heavy rainfall had triggered slippery conditions in the area.

He said that soon after the incident, police reached the spot and recovered his body.

“After medico-legal formalities, his body will be handed over to her family members for the last rites,” he said. KNO