Srinagar, Aug 23: As a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, a variety cultural programme was today organised by the Cultural Unit Srinagar, Department of Information and Public Relations in collaboration with District Information Centre Kupwara here at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Handwara, District Kupwara today.

Artists of Cultural unit Srinagar & some renowned artists of the valley enthralled the audience with their theme based performances. The artists of cultural unit Srinagar including Ustaad Mushtaq Ahmad Saznawaz, Ather Balpuri, G M Anzwali, G M Khanday joined by Feroz Ahmed Shah and party a popular Kashmiri folk group presented patriotic songs while as Hilal Mattoo, Shabeer Hakak and group of theatre actors highlighted the progress and achievements of the nation since independence in their skit. They also presented one more skit in order to generate general covid awareness among the masses. While addressing the students, Deputy CEO Kupwara applauded the efforts of information department for inculcating the spirit of patriotism and for conducting programmes aimed at to create awareness among the students as well as general public regarding COVID-19.

Cultural officer Tawheed Ahmad Mir, in his video message applauded the artists and said that every citizen should be connected with the country by heart. This sense of pride shows us the way to live the “mantra of unity”.

In his welcome address, AECO Cultural Unit Kashmir Syed Shakeel Shan encouraged the local talent and assured them of grooming technically by the support of Cultural wing of DIPR. He thanked the media partner of the event “Greater Now News” for their support to make programme success.

Principal Government Boys Higher Secondary School Handwara, Rafiq Ahmed Mir formally thanked the guests and assured about the full support in near future regarding uplifting art and culture.

While conducting the proceedings, Educationist Nazir Shahbaz hailed the efforts of Cultural unit DIPR.

Later, a carrier counselling session was arranged by Nizamia Educational Group & White Globe for local young and skillful aspirants of Kupwara District.

The function was attended by District Information Officer Mohammad Yusuf Mir, DIC Kupwara employees, HSS Handwara staff,students and the prominent citizens of the locality.

(Greater Now News)