Jammu :The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) Tuesday held a meeting at K.L Saigal hall to pay rich tributes to noted Punjabi and Urdu writer S. Saran Singh (Retd Chief Conservator of Forests and former Member, Public Service Commission), who passed away in Delhi at the age of 89 years.
Born in Baatpora-Baramulla, S. Saran Singh was a distinguished literary figure who made remarkable contributions to both Punjabi and Urdu literature. His writings were marked by deep human sensitivity, social consciousness and a rich cultural ethos.
In Punjabi literature, he authored three acclaimed short story collections — Bhulekhe Te Hor Kahaniyan, Nangi Dhoop De Vairi and Panj Peer. He also penned a novel titled Nangi Dhoop Kaji Kaji. His poetic works include Parchhaviaan Da Jangal and Paper Di Janjh. In addition, he contributed significantly to Urdu literature by translating Nangi Dhoop into Urdu, thereby fostering linguistic harmony and cultural integration.
To mourn his demise, JKAACL organized a condolence meeting where eminent literary personalities and officials gathered to pay heartfelt tributes and recall the rich literary legacy of the departed soul.
Among those who paid tributes were Secretary Harvinder Kour; Popinder Singh Paras; Ajit Singh Mastana; Dr. Monojit; Khalid Hussain; Dr. Satwant Singh; Prof. Gurcharan Singh Raina; M.S. Kamra; Suraj Singh; Balvinder Singh; Prof. Raj Kumar and several others.
The speakers described Saran Singh’s demise as an irreparable loss to the literary fraternity and highlighted his immense contribution towards enriching Punjabi and Urdu languages. They also shared personal reminiscences, acknowledging his dedication and passion for literature.
The meeting concluded with a two-minute silence observed in honour of the departed soul, pray for his eternal peace and express solidarity with the bereaved family
