Jammu, Jan. 26 -- Noted Dogri writer Lalit Mangotra, who has been working for the promotion and development of Dogri language, and literature for the last 50 years, will be honoured with the Padma Shri. The central government on Saturday announced the recipients of the coveted Padma Awards.

He was born to Shiv Devi and Pandit Lok Nath Magotra in Chougan Fattu, situated in the heart of old Jammu City, Mangotra . A scientist by profession, he retired as professor of physics from University of Jammu with more than 300 scientific publications in international journals. The 80-year-old entered the field of Dogri literature by penning down his first Dogri short story in 1970s.

In recognition of his contribution and works, Mangotra has receive...