The Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the New Delhi-based National Council for the Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) have announced an international Urdu conference to be held in Saudi Arabia. The Indian ambassador to the Kingdom, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, and the council’s president, Dr. Aqeel Ahmed Sheikh, made the announcement during the two-day virtual Urdu festival, Jashn-e-Urdu, that was broadcast live in Saudi Arabia.
Sheikh said that the NCPUL is committed to work for the promotion and development of Urdu wherever possible. It is ready to extend full support and cooperation for any activity promoting Urdu, even in foreign countries. The ambassador said that the grand international Urdu conference would be held in Saudi Arabia in cooperation with the NCPUL after the lifting of restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army organised the cultural event Jashn-e-Baramulla to promote the talent of youth. Bollywood actor Ameesha Patel also attended the event and performed on the title track of her debut movie Kaho Na Pyar Hai with participants on the stage. The event also marked the starting of Chillai Kalan period. Many participants gave breath-taking performances in the Kashmir s Got Talent and mesmerised the locals with their singing, cultural dance, folk music and mimicry. The K9 warriors from the Army Dog Unit displayed their obedience and guarding prowess which left the audiences in awe. The enthusiastic and overwhelming response in the winter chills by the local population, including the youth spread melody and harmony in Baramulla and highlighted the rapport between Jawans and Awaam (public).