Participants hail his contribution to Kashmiri language

Srinagar: JKAACL today released the CD comprising of Kashmiri poetic renderings Lol of noted writer and poet Manoj Sheeri.
In this connection a grand function was organized here at the headquarters of JKAACL which was presided over by Prof Shafi Shouq, while Dr Haseeb Mughal SSP Srinagar was a special guest on the occasion.
Welcoming the guests Secretary Academy Muneer-ul-Islam said it is endeavour of the Academy to promote various languages including Kashmiri and today we are releasing the CD of poetic renderings by Manoj Sheeri who has already contributed a lot to Urdu and Kashmiri short story and Drama.
Mughal in his speech congratulated JKAACL and Sheeri for organizing the purposeful function aiming at promoting various languages.
Prof Shafi Shouq in his presidential address appreciated Sheeri for his efforts to promote his mother tongue and various genres of Kashmiri literature.
Earlier, the function started with a presentation of Kalam-i- Manoj Sheeri by noted artists including Ms Shaziya Bashir and Eijaz Sahir.
While Satesh Vimal presented a brief life sketch and literary contributions of Manoj Sheeri. Prominent poets, writers and eminent citizens were present on the occasion and hailed the efforts of Sheeri. Proceedings of the function were conducted by Mohammad Amin Bhat and vote of thanks was presented by Mohammad Ashraf Tak, Chief Editor JKAACL.

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