Srinagar, Oct 11: The walls and windows of the Amar Singh Club Srinagar came alive with the paintings and the pictures as the artists exhibited their creative expressions during an Art and photography exhibition.

The day-long exhibition was organised by the managing committee of Amar Singh Club Srinagar in order to provide a platform to the budding artists to showcase their talent through Art and photography.

The space was provided free of cost to the artists to display their art through expressions and emotions.

Given the overwhelming response, the day-long exhibition was extended for one more day by the managing body.

“We provided this space to our artists to provide them a platform to exhibit their Art in terms of paintings and photography. The artists do not get much space to exhibit their talent,” Secretary Amar Singh Club Srinagar, Nasir Hamid Khan told Greater Kashmir.

“Some members of the club who have global brands were interested to know about the local art and artists. We had a good collection on display for the public,” he said.

Nasir Khan said they extended the exhibition for one more day on public demand. “We received several calls from people who requested to extend the exhibition for one more day. So it will continue on Sunday as well,” he said.

The artists said that such places and exhibitions play an important role in boosting the local artists.

“It is really important to showcase the local talent of Kashmir. Organising such events where artists exhibit their talent boosts the morale of artists,” one of the female artists said.

She said the local artists presented the local tradition of Kashmir through paintings and photography during the exhibition.

“Such exhibitions are important for kids as there is a need that Art to become part of their life so that they take a break from screen time, which is very important,” she said.

Artists said that such exhibitions give an uplift to the Artists and increase the sensitivity of the Art as well.

“This platform was for both self-taught and trained artists as well. The space was provided to them so that their art reaches a broader audience,” one of the organisers told Greater Kashmir.

“This exhibition promotes art and the artists as well,” he said.

Another artist said such exhibitions should become a regular feature so that Artists from all corners get an opportunity to showcase their talent.

Srinagar, Oct 11: Highlighting the dedication and readiness of Border Security Force (BSF) recruits, IG STC Kashmir, Solomon Yash Kumar Minz, IPS, on Saturday shared BSF, being the first line of defence, has not only been guarding the borders effectively since its inception but has also made significant contributions in fighting foreign-sponsored terrorism and internal militancy with unparalleled valour and steely determination.

He added that close cooperation and coordination among different security agencies is necessary to eliminate terrorism and narco-terror threats that emanate across the borders.

“The BSF, with an efficient mechanism and response system, is fully prepared to meet these mammoth challenges,” said IG STC Kashmir, Solomon Yash, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

IG Minz also appreciated the recruits’ “excellent display of self-confidence and picture-perfect coordination,” calling it the high point of the parade.

He congratulated them for choosing the BSF as a career and urged them to serve the nation with courage and enthusiasm.

He further lauded STC Kashmir and its instructional staff for their efforts in transforming raw youths into disciplined and confident Seema Praharis, saying,

“The training provided here has instilled self-confidence and professionalism in every recruit. I bless them with a bright future in life and service ahead.”

He was speaking during the passing out parade and attestation ceremony of 167 recruit constables (Tradesmen) of Batch No. 44 at the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) Humhama, where the young recruits from across India took their first step into national service as Seema Praharis.

The ceremony also saw medals and trophies awarded to the best-performing recruits, including Parade Commander Amit Chandel, who was adjudged best in drill.

Over 44 weeks of rigorous training, the recruits honed their skills in weapon handling, firing, law, drill and border management, while also enhancing their physical and mental capabilities, preparing them to serve the nation in both peace and war.

Srinagar, Oct 11: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg today directed the committee members for ‘Implementation of Eco Sensitive Zone Notification’, in respect of Dachigam National Park, Thajwas (Baltal) Wildlife Sanctuary and Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, to take swift decisions for construction permissions to dispose off the cases without consuming time of applicants.

He said that lingering issues for an undue period is causing inconvenience to the public.

He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of officers in his office chamber, today.

The meeting was attended by attended by Deputy Commissioners Anantnag, Pulwama, Ganderbal; Regional Wildlife Warden, officers from Tourism Department, Forest Department, SDA, Town planning, Pollution Control Board, Assistant Commissioner Central, OSD to Div Com, Tehsildar Hqd Srinagar besides President National Society for protection of Water Resources Wetlands & Forests.

At the outset, Wildlife Department presented details and data of Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and the fauna found in the protected areas besides the circumference of the Eco Sensitive Zone.

The meeting held threadbare discussion on individual cases submitted for grant of permission and the decisions given by stakeholder departments to issue or decline permission.

During the meeting, Div Com directed action in one case in which the applicant has already constructed a structure without proper permission.

He also directed the concerned department to prepare a map of green corridor of the Eco Sensitive Zone within two months. Besides, he asked Wildlife Department to prepare an action plan to increase the number of Kashmir Stag (Hangul) to bring it out of the present list of critically endangered animals.