Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 18: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages today released two books of Literature one in English and the other in Dogri in K.L Saigal Hall of the Academy
English Novel entitled “The Journey We Left” was written by a student of 2nd year Pummy Sharma whereas, the Dogri book entitled “Anmol Rattan” by Late Durga Dass Gupta and was got published by Ashok Kumar Gupta, son of the writer.
These two books were released by Padamshree Prof. Nilamber Dev Sharma, a renowned writer in association with Dr. Om Goswami, Savita Bakshi and Ashok Gupta.
Speaking on the occasion, Savita Bakshi, additional secretary congratulated the writers and termed these books a milestone addition in the treasure of respective language. She also blessed the young writer.
Pummy Sharma,who has done a remarkable job by giving an English novel to the lovers of English literature.
Padamshree Nilamber Dev. Sharma, who was chief guest on the occasion also congratulated these writer. He said that he had gone through both the books and found them as good work done in the field of literature. He advised this young writer to continue his writing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. “This will result in bringing our more literarey books in mother language also.
Dr Om Goswami, threw detailed light on the life and work of Late Durga Dass Gupta and also blessed the new entrant Pummy Sharma for his bright future in the world of Literature.
During function, two detailed papers on each book written by Ashok Gupta, Editor Dogri were read out which were highly appreciated by all.