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REPORT ON THE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST The EBSB Club of Government Degree College, Pampore In Collaboration with Earth Day Network- India Supported by Kashmir School of Photography Organized A PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST on the theme “NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY”. This event was open to the students across the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The event received an overwhelming response. A total of 186 entries were received and finally top 10 entries were selected. EVENT DETAILS PATRON: Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz (PRINCIPAL GDC, PAMPORE). ORGANIZING SECRETARIES: • Dr. Bazigha Badar (EBSB Coordinator, GDC Pampore). • Dr. Bilal Nasir Zargar (CEO Kashmir School of Photography). EXPERT JUDGES 1. Dr. Parvish Pandya (Director, Science & Conservation, Sanctuary Nature Foundation) 2. Mr. Nadeem Qadri (Environmental Lawyer & Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Fund, J&K. 3. Dr. Bilal Nasir (CEO, Kashmir School of Photography) DURATION OF CONTEST: (01- 09- 2020 to 10- 09- 2020) DATE OF RESULT DECLARATION: 22 09 2020 The best entry shall be promoted by Earth day network India and printed In their magazine Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) Government Degree College, Pampore (www.gdcpampore.edu.in) In Collaboration With Earth Day Network- India Supported By Kashmir School of Photography Organized A PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST on the theme “NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY” PATRON: Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz (PRINCIPAL GDC, PAMPORE). ORGANIZING SECRETARIES: Dr. Bazigha Badar (HOD, Environmental Science, GDC Pampore). Dr. Bilal Nasir Zargar (CEO Kashmir School of Photography). EXPERT JUDGES 1. Dr. Parvish Pandya (Director, Science & Conservation, Sanctuary Nature Foundation) 2. Mr. Nadeem Qadri (Environmental Lawyer & Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Fund, J&K. 3. Dr. Bilal Nasir (CEO, Kashmir School of Photography) Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 1st Natural Alpine Lake Kausarnag Abdul Wajid Tak [email protected] Shahlatoo, Shopian, Kashmir 8825074217 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 2nd Real Natural photography of our area Munizah mahmood [email protected] Arin bandipora 8493802890 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 3rd TARSAR LAKE Shahid Gul [email protected] Wuyan pampore 9596146625 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 4th Aharbal areal view Muqeet Muhammed shah [email protected] Illahi bagh srinagar 7889643911 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 5th Ahrabal Waterfall kulgam Muhammad Younus Bhat [email protected] Katrasoo Kulgam 9622703244 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 6th Cottages In Gulmarg. Zakiyah Khan [email protected] Srinagar,Kashmir 6006139077 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 7th Listen to the poetry of earth. It's magical. Haider Jeelani [email protected] Shah anwar colony, lane h , hyderpora, Srinagar 9149900849 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 8th Beetab valley Pahlagam Umar Farooq [email protected] Narwa(Trich) Pulwama 7006550214 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 9th Blessings of God Kubra riyaz [email protected] Rajbagh, c-100, opposite abdullah bridge 6005439421 Govt. Degree College, Pampora ( Photography Contest-Top 10) 10th Peaceful nature Humaira Jan [email protected] Bongam Shopian 7006544949 .

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