Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 25: On the occasion of 66th Republic Day, the State Government today announced names for grant of State Awards in various fields.
Prominent Kashmiri writer, Prof. Shafi Shauq, has been accorded State Award for achievement in the field of literature while as Playwright Moti Lal Kemmu, has been accorded State Award for performing Arts.
Tsering Wangdus, painter has been awarded for excellence in Arts and Crafts.
Arun Kumar Mehta, Principal Secretary Power Development Department and M. H. Malik, Deputy Commissioner, Poonch have been accorded State Awards for meritorious public services.
Shiv Kumar Sharma, Santoor Player was accorded State life time achievement award.
Palak Kour Bijral, Gymnast and Ishfaq Ahmed, football player have been accorded State Awards for outstanding sports persons.
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