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Summer holidays in Ladakh for Abdullahs
April 27th, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, April 27 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his family would be heading to Ladakh for holidaying this summer. This would be the first time that the third generation leader would be introducing his sons to the region, which has emerged as a major tourist destination.Omar revealed this at a book release function at the Jammu University Tuesday.
“I am going to take my family, sons to Ladakh this summer for holidaying,” Omar told reporters at a function comprising ministers, bureaucrats and university professors.
The book “Ladakh - Travel, History and Culture”, authored by S.D.S. Jamwal, deputy inspector general of police (Rajouri-Poonch range), reminded Omar Abdullah of his “first love affair with Ladakh 33 years ago”, when he was just seven.
“That was August 1977, a day after Independence Day that my father, mother, me and three sisters drove to Ladakh,” Omar recalled about the family holiday when his grandfather Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah ruled the state.
“Every time he would see any resident of Ladakh, he would wind down the window and say ‘Jhule’ (a way of greeting in Leh),” Omar said recalling the journey.
“Now, I will take my sons to Ladakh,” Omar said.
Omar and his family usually holiday abroad, and when in Jammu and Kashmir, Gulmarg is the favourite holiday destination of the Abdullahs. Omar’s father is also fond of Gulmarg.
What impressed Omar about Ladakh, which is emerging as a popular destination for tourists from all over because of its barren landscape, mountains, fast flowing rivers and the hospitality of the people, is that it has preserved its heritage. “There is something unique there,” he said.
And that’s why the Abdullahs would be packing their bags for Ladakh this summer.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Omar Abdullah releases book on Ladakh
http://www.andhranews.net/India/2010/April/27-Omar-Abdullah-releases-book-14414.asp
Omar Abdullah releases book on Ladakh
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday released a book on Ladakh by S. D. Singh Jamwal, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Poonch-Rajouri range, here at the Brigadier Rajinder Singh auditorium, University of Jammu.
Jammu, April 27 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday released a book on 'Ladakh' by S. D. Singh Jamwal, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Poonch-Rajouri range, here at the Brigadier Rajinder Singh auditorium, University of Jammu.
Speaking at this occasion, Omar Abdullah said that the book is more than a travel guide. This beautifully written book which covers travel, art, culture, history of Ladakh, flora fauna, geography in fact almost all aspects of Ladakh.
Saying that Mr. Jamwal was not short of responsibility as a police officer looking after the sensitive areas of Poonch Rajouri, Omar complimented him for writing the book.
He said that inspite of challenges faced in the field as a police officer, he has still been able to take lot of time and write this book which is 'a book of labour' for which he obviously has lot of love.I hope that in future also he will keep writing more books and many more colleagues will also follow him in this," he said adding Mr. Jamwal has set an example which others can follow and emulate. He also said that his range of interests fascinate him including his topic of Phd on chemical warfare and bioterrorism.
Recalling his own "love affair" with Ladakh, Mr. Abdullah said that he visited Ladakh in August 1977 as a young boy of seven with his parents and two sisters.
"I have distinct memories of that visit as it was our first family holiday and we drove to Ladakh from Kargil; picked up Apricots from the trees while my father would wave a hand to say Julley to the friendly warm people of Ladakh," he recalled.
Omar has also written the foreword of the book.
ANI
Read more: http://www.andhranews.net/India/2010/April/27-Omar-Abdullah-releases-book-14414.asp#ixzz0mh2eUqum
Omar Abdullah releases book on Ladakh
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday released a book on Ladakh by S. D. Singh Jamwal, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Poonch-Rajouri range, here at the Brigadier Rajinder Singh auditorium, University of Jammu.
Jammu, April 27 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday released a book on 'Ladakh' by S. D. Singh Jamwal, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Poonch-Rajouri range, here at the Brigadier Rajinder Singh auditorium, University of Jammu.
Speaking at this occasion, Omar Abdullah said that the book is more than a travel guide. This beautifully written book which covers travel, art, culture, history of Ladakh, flora fauna, geography in fact almost all aspects of Ladakh.
Saying that Mr. Jamwal was not short of responsibility as a police officer looking after the sensitive areas of Poonch Rajouri, Omar complimented him for writing the book.
He said that inspite of challenges faced in the field as a police officer, he has still been able to take lot of time and write this book which is 'a book of labour' for which he obviously has lot of love.I hope that in future also he will keep writing more books and many more colleagues will also follow him in this," he said adding Mr. Jamwal has set an example which others can follow and emulate. He also said that his range of interests fascinate him including his topic of Phd on chemical warfare and bioterrorism.
Recalling his own "love affair" with Ladakh, Mr. Abdullah said that he visited Ladakh in August 1977 as a young boy of seven with his parents and two sisters.
"I have distinct memories of that visit as it was our first family holiday and we drove to Ladakh from Kargil; picked up Apricots from the trees while my father would wave a hand to say Julley to the friendly warm people of Ladakh," he recalled.
Omar has also written the foreword of the book.
ANI
Read more: http://www.andhranews.net/India/2010/April/27-Omar-Abdullah-releases-book-14414.asp#ixzz0mh2eUqum
S. D. Singh’s book on Ladakh releases tomorrow
http://www.theindiapost.com/2010/04/26/s-d-singhs-book-on-ladakh-releases-tomorrow/
S. D. Singh’s book on Ladakh releases tomorrow
26 April 2010 No Comment
JAMMU,APRIL 26: The J&K chief minister Mr. Omar Abdullah would be releasing a book on ‘Ladakh’ authored by Mr. S.D.Singh Jamwal, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Poonch-Rajouri range, tomorrow, Tuesday, 27th April, 2010, at the Brigadier Rajinder Singh auditorium, University of Jammu at 5 p.m.
Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Tourism minister, J&K, Prof. Varun Sahni, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu & Dr. Sudhir S. Bloeria, former chief secretary J&K would be the guests of honour while Mr. Kuldeep Khoda, IPS, Director General of Police, J&K would preside over the function.
Entitled “Ladakh: Travel-History-Culture”, the book which is the first comprehensive book of its kind on Ladakh, covers all aspects of the high altitude region including its art, history, culture, traditions, monasteries, wildlife, land, people place, festivals etc. Mr. S.D.Singh Jamwal who worked as SSP, Leh for two years, has co-authored this book with Mr. Tashi Ldawa, a senior assistant professor working in Ladakh. The authors were working on the book for the past couple of years.
The chief minister Mr. Omar Abdullah has also written the foreword of the book while Mr. Rigzin Jora has written the preface. Mr. Jamwal who has a deep interest in Ladakh, has earlier worked on the rock art of Ladakh. He has also held a photo exhibition of his pictures of rock art of Ladakh and published three international papers on rock art. He is also pursuing his PhD on bioterrorism.
S. D. Singh’s book on Ladakh releases tomorrow
26 April 2010 No Comment
JAMMU,APRIL 26: The J&K chief minister Mr. Omar Abdullah would be releasing a book on ‘Ladakh’ authored by Mr. S.D.Singh Jamwal, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Poonch-Rajouri range, tomorrow, Tuesday, 27th April, 2010, at the Brigadier Rajinder Singh auditorium, University of Jammu at 5 p.m.
Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Tourism minister, J&K, Prof. Varun Sahni, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu & Dr. Sudhir S. Bloeria, former chief secretary J&K would be the guests of honour while Mr. Kuldeep Khoda, IPS, Director General of Police, J&K would preside over the function.
Entitled “Ladakh: Travel-History-Culture”, the book which is the first comprehensive book of its kind on Ladakh, covers all aspects of the high altitude region including its art, history, culture, traditions, monasteries, wildlife, land, people place, festivals etc. Mr. S.D.Singh Jamwal who worked as SSP, Leh for two years, has co-authored this book with Mr. Tashi Ldawa, a senior assistant professor working in Ladakh. The authors were working on the book for the past couple of years.
The chief minister Mr. Omar Abdullah has also written the foreword of the book while Mr. Rigzin Jora has written the preface. Mr. Jamwal who has a deep interest in Ladakh, has earlier worked on the rock art of Ladakh. He has also held a photo exhibition of his pictures of rock art of Ladakh and published three international papers on rock art. He is also pursuing his PhD on bioterrorism.
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