SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages today released the maiden issue of its 12-page bi-monthly
Urdu newsletter, Saqafat, documenting the rich cultural scene of the State.
The first copy of the newsletter was presented to Chief Minister and President Academy, Omar Abdullah, by the Secretary Academy, Khalid Bashir Ahmad. The Chief Minister appreciated the effort and hoped that the periodical would highlight the rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, in his message on the launch of the newsletter, the Chief Minister had said that he was hopeful that the periodical would successfully present the composite culture of J&K within and outside the State and also record the Academy’s diverse cultural activities.
The newsletter profiles important cultural events organised by the Academy in the recent months besides presenting significant developments related to art, culture and languages taking place throughout the State. (KMW News)
