Briefing February 1-7, 2026
SRINAGAR Eminent Kashmiri scholar, poet, and linguist Prof Shafi Shauq has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his outstanding contribution to education and literature, particularly in preserving and enriching the Kashmiri language and literature. Born in Shopian in 1950, Shauq authored, edited, and translated over 100 works, including the authoritative Keeshur Lugaat and Kaeshir []