NDS releases Dogri Poetry Book

Dignitaries releasing a book during a function at Jammu on Wednesday.
Dignitaries releasing a book during a function at Jammu on Wednesday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Apr 24: A poetry book in Dogri ‘Mere Chetein Ch’ (Lyrics) penned by Subhan Mohammad was released here today at KL Sehgal Hall.
Dr. Om Goswami, Former Additional Secretary JKAACL, prominent Dogri Writer and Sahitya Academy Awardee presided over the function whereas Padam Shri Mohan Singh Slathia, Sahitya Academy Awardee and Convener Advisory Board Sahitya Academy, New Delhi was chief guest.
Dr. Shahnwaz was guest of honour. Abdul Qadir Kundaria, renowned Dogri poet was special guest and Vijay Verma, famous Dogri poet and Sahitya Academy Awardee was special invitee on the occasion.
Dogra Harish Kaila, president NDS and Capt Lalit Sharma, convener NDS also shared the dais.
Yash Pal Yash, general secretary NDS conducted proceedings.
Kuldeep Sharma read a detailed paper on the book.
Lalit Sharma in his opening and welcome remarks said that Subhan Mohammad’s book is welcome addition to Dogri Literature.
Om Goswami critically appreciated the book and described it a successful attempt of the lyricist.
Mohan Singh said that lyrics sweeten our lives and are soft and tender reflections of our aspirations, emotions and feelings.
Vijay Verma, Harish Kaila and Abdul Qadir Kundaria also spoke on the occasion.
Vote of thanks was extended by Dr. Chanchal Sharma famous Dogri Poet and organising secretary NDS.