GANDERBAL: In order to promote cultural and literary activities in Ganderbal District, information department organized a Mehfil-e-Mosiquie cum cultural programme at Chantan Gulabpora of Tehsil Lar. Reputed singers Tariq Pardesi, Masrat Naaz, Firdous Ahmad Bhat along with prominent folk singers of the area presented a number of songs in Kashmiri, Urdu, Pahari and Punjabi languages and enthralled the audience with their art. Speaking on the occasion, District Information Officer Muazzam Ali Shah said such programmes are a must for developing harmony among different ethnic groups and preserving art and culture in the state.