Journalism deptt, DSRS, SHTM celebrate Independence Day at JU

Jammu, Aug 14: The Department of Journalism and Media Studies along with the Department of Defence Strategic and Regional Studies (DSRS) and School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu Wednesday celebrated 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and gaiety.

Speaking on the occasion, Director, DSRS, Prof Virender Koundal said, “We might not feel comfortable standing in this hot summer while soldiers stand on the border through unfavourable climatic conditions.”

Head, Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Prof Garima Gupta said, “Students should take part in such activities to imbibe feelings of patriotism.”

Earlier, Prof Garima Gupta hoisted the tricolour in the presence of faculty and students of DSRS, SHTM and Journalism and Media Studies.

On the occasion students presented various performances imbuing patriotism.

Others present on the occasion included Prof Dushyant Kumar Rai, Prof Anil Gupta, Dr Suvidha Khanna, Dr Nikita Dogra, Dr Pardeep Singh Bali, Kumarjeet Chajgotra, Dr Mohammad Monir Alam, Dr Ganesh Malhotra , Dr Suneel Kumar, Dr Surinder Mohan, Dr Ranjan Sharma and students of DSRS and SHTM.