Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Apr 18:
Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi organized Katha Sandhi Programme at K.L.Saigal Hall here on Thursday. The programme was held in collaboration with JKAACL. Prof. R.L. Shant, M.L.Pandita and Dr. Aziz Hajini were also present.
Noted Kashmiri litterateur, M.L Pandita was hosted by the organizers under the programme series which was aimed at affording avenues of interaction to the youngsters with the litterateur.
During the interaction Pandita shared his life experiences with his contemporaries besides the younger generation. He also read out some of his best short stories before the gathering which was followed by a question-answer session.
Earlier while delivering his welcome speech Dr. Aziz Hajini, Convener, Kashmiri Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi New Delhi highlighted the initiatives of the Sahitya Akademi being undertaken by it for promotion and development of languages like Kashmiri.
Among others several noted personalities including S.L.Tickoo, Pyare Hatash, Jaganath Sagar, Prof. R.L. Shant, Aseer Kishtwari, Bashir Bhaderwahi, Prem Nath Shad, Mohan Singh, P.N.Trisal and Tej Sagar were present.
The proceeding of the programme were conducted by Dr. Sudhir Mahajan while vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Shahnawaz.
