The News Craving
Newscraving Desk:
Srinagar,
The third poetry book in a series titled Gulban-e Khayaal authored by noted poet Dr Gazanfar Ali Ghazal was released here at a glittering two day literary event held on the banks of serene world famous Dal lake .
The literary event was organised under the aegis of Kashmir Markaz Adab -w-Saqafat.At the event a lively mehfil-e-musharia was a main attraction.
Prominent writer, poet and scholar, Professor Shad Ramzan presided over the function whereas Qazi Salman , Head of the News unit, DD Srinagar and Mohd Amin Bhat, President Markaz Adab Kamraz were guests of honour.
Those who recited their poetry include Prof. Mohd Zaman Azurda, Prof. Farooq Fayaz, Dr Gazanfar Ali Gazal,Mushtaq Mehram,Yunis Waleed, Nazir Qureshi Ibne Shabaz and Inayat Gul .
The third session commenced at 11 pm and n Prof Shad presented his paper on the content and form of ‘ Gazal” at the venue. Later a question- answer session was also held on the paper.
The session lasted for three hours till 2pm
On second day of the event, the third poetry collection ” Gulban-e-Khayal” of Dr Gazanfar Ali was formally released. The book release function was presided by Prof Mohd Zaman Azurda. Prof Farooq Fayaz and noted play writer Mohd Amin Bhat were guests of honour. At the event Mushtaq Mehram presented a paper on the content of Gulban-e-Khayal which was highly appreciated .
Dr Gazanfar Ali presented vote of thanks whereas General secretary KMAS, Inayat Gul conducted proceedings of the event in a most befitting manner.
A budding singer Miss Saima presented a poem from the book Gulban-e-Khayal in her sweet and melodious voice which enthralled the audience.
The participants also made a fervent appeal for preservation of the world famous Dal Lake, describing it the identity of Kashmir.
