JKAACL organised a day-long literary program in memory of Nisar Rahi

GNSONLINE RAJOURI 
SHYAM SOOD 

RAJOURI, MARCH 20 :–The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL) with the active support of Himalayan Education Mission Rajouri conducted a day-long literary event in memory of Nisar Rahi retired Principal, and an awardee of JKAACL & UT of J&K.
The event was held under the guidance of Secretary JKAACL, Bharat Singh, in the auditorium of Himalayan Education Mission College at Thandikassi, Rajouri.
During the inaugural session of the event, a documentary on Nisar Rahi was presented which was followed by a multi-lingual Mushaira.

Prominent poets of the area paid tribute to the late poet through poetry recitals.
The former Head of the Urdu Department, University of Kashmir, Prof Qudoos Javaid was the chief guest on the occasion. Krishan Kumar Toor and Ahmad Shanas were also honoured guests at the occasion.

Dr. Alamdar Adam welcomed attendees and spoke about Nisar Rahi’s life and contributions.
He emphasised that such personalities should be remembered and introduced to younger generations for their future prospects.
Poets who presented poetry included Khursheed Bismil, Rashid Qamar, Abdul Qayoom Naik, Dr. Liaqat Nayyar, Khursheed Mir Janam, Mumtaz Choudhary, Mehmood Tahir, and Bashir Lohar.The proceedings were conducted by prominent poet Akbar Ali Banday.