Sub-Division Uri commemorates Oct 8, 2005, unveiled documentary at the occasion


Nadeem Khawaja Uri
Srinagar, Oct 08 (KNS): Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri in collaboration with Government Degree College Uri and others on Thursday commemorated the devastated day of October 8, 2005 when a massive earthquake struck parts of Kashmir across the Line of Control (LoC) wherein thousands of people lost their lives besides damage to structures worth billions.
According to KNS, in order to commemorate the earthquake which occurred on October 8, 2005, a function titled “Remembering Oct 8, 2005” was organized by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Uri in collaboration with Government Degree College Uri and KCARRAVAN.
The function was attended by SDM Uri Reyaz Ahmad Malik, Principal Government Degree College Uri Dr Tanvir Andrabi, Nodal Officer Covid-19 Baramulla Naveed Altaf, Chairman Hope on Earth Nadeem Khwaja and many officers of the sub-divsion.
At the occasion, large number of inhabitants of Uri including victims of the earthquake attended the function during which a a documentary was unveiled regarding October 8 earthquake and was presented before the participants.
Several human techniques for safeguarding the lives during natural calamities were projected at the occasion through power point presentations by worthy officials. (KNS) 

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