Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 1: Hindi translation book of short stories, titled ‘Do Kam Terah Kahaniyan’, written by well known artist-writer-journalist Jang S Verman and translated in Hindi by Saroj Bala, a Hindi & Dogri writer of J&K, was released by Hindi Sahitya Mandal (HSM), Jammu in a function organized at the Writers’ Club, Jammu today.
Dr Raj Kumar, well known Hindi writer was the chief guest on this occasion whereas Dr Purshotam, Associate Prof Hindi Deptt, JU, was present as special guest of the event. Dr Chanchal Dogra, President HSM, writers Jang S Verman and Saroj Bala also shared the dais.
Dr Chanchal Dogra, president, HSM highlighted the activities of HSM and the award initiated by HSM from this year, for the promotion of Hindi language. Monto Dutta Sharma, Acting Secretary HSM, gave a brief of the programme being organized during the event of HSM.
A paper on the merits and critical evaluation of the released ‘Do Kam Terah Kahaniyan’, translated version of ‘Do Ghatt Terah Kahaniyan’ written by Dr Nirmal Vinod, a multi- lingual writer from Jammu, was presented by Uma Sharma, Literary Secretary, HSM. Sanjiv Bhasin, Vice President HSM, read out one story from the book in a tone of professional presenter.
In his address, Dr Raj Kumar appreciated the fiction work contributed by Jang S Verman and his contribution in the fields of art, literature and cultural journalism. He lauded the translation work done by Saroj Bala in a fine spirit of the original fiction work by Verman.
Dr Purshotam appreciated the introduction of Shanti-Shaligram PG Hindi Mega Puraskar.
Earlier, Jang S. Verman gave a grief of his creative journey. Saroj Bala and some of the writers also expressed their views on the short stories included in the released book as well as the contribution of Verman at various levels.
On the occasion, Sonali Thakur was awarded with 1st Shanti- Shaligram Post Graduate Hindi Mega Puraskar- 2024 for topping Post Graduation Programme of University of Jammu in Hindi.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Uma Sharma, Literary Secretary, HSM. The programme ended with vote of thanks by Rakesh Abrol, Executive Member, HSM.
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