Sopore, Oct 5, Oct. 6 -- The first-ever North Kashmir Women's Sports Festival commenced today at Government Degree College (GDC) for Women, Sopore, with around 900 athletes from 14 Degree Colleges and 5 Higher Secondary Schools participating in the three-day mega event. Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Shri Ram Nivas Sharma inaugurated the festival as the Chief Guest. Secretary Higher Education Shri Safqat Iqbal and SSP Sopore Shri Iftikhar Talib attended the inaugural ceremony as Guests of Honour, while Principal GDC Women Sopore Prof. Subeena Chiloo was also present.The inaugural ceremony commenced with an Izband ceremony presented by the students of the host college, reflecting the rich cultural traditions of the region.Addressi...