Srinagar, July 12 : Gulshan Books Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir’s leading bookstore chain and publishing house, has been conferred the prestigious Lal Ded Literary Award 2026 – Literary Excellence & Publishing in recognition of its outstanding contribution to literature, publishing, bookselling, and the preservation of the literary and intellectual heritage of Jammu & Kashmir.
The award was received by Sheikh Ajaz Ahmad, Chairman, Gulshan Books, at a grand ceremony held at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, in the presence of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The event was also attended by distinguished Guests of Honour Tirath Singh Rawat, former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, and Shri Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, eminent scholar, thinker and former Member of Parliament.
The ceremony also marked the launch of Dr. Vaidehi Taman’s latest book, Lal Ded – The Mother of Kashmir, and brought together eminent authors, academicians, journalists, policymakers and literary personalities from across the country. (KNS)