Rare Quranic manuscripts on display in Srinagar

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today inaugurated an exhibition of rare Quranic manuscripts on the lawns of the Tagore Hall here. An official said that some of the rare Quranic manuscripts were being displayed at the three-day exhibition organised by the Cultural Academy in association with the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Directorate of Libraries and private collectors — Meeras Mahal Sopore and Qazi brothers. Later, Mehbooba, who is also the president of the Cultural Academy, presented the awards for best books to local writers. She said the award money for…

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