Predhuman K. Joseph Dhar[1][2] popularly known as PK Joseph Dhar, was an author, social worker and a writer.[3][4][5]
P.K. Joseph Dhar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Predhuman Kumar Joseph Dhar Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Died | 12 June 2014 Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Joseph Dhar |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, writer |
Personal life
editDhar was born in Srinagar, Kashmir but forced to leave Kashmir and migrate to Jammu in year 1990.[6]
Notability
editHe translated the Bible into the Kashmiri language, which was released by the Apostolic Nuncio to India.[7][8][9] The Kashmiri version includes the Books of the Apocrypha as well;[10] this work is published by the Bible Society of India.
Dhar belonged to a Kashmiri Pandit family but embraced Christianity in 1984.[11] He served as a Chief spokesperson for All Jammu and Kashmir Catholic Sabha and took initiatives for the welfare of minorities in the state.[12][13]
Dhar was also the convener of the Catholic Christian Forum of Jammu and Kashmir and also principal of Coventry Scholars school in Chinore, Jammu for few years. The DD Kashir has telecast a 28-minute documentary titled Shehil Kul (Shady Tree) about Dhar.
Death
editDhar died on 12 June 2014.[14]
References
edit- ^ "NO" to Kashmiri Pandits and Sikhs – Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir". earlytimes.in. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^ "SHEHJAR – Web Magazine for Kashmir :: A New Lexicon of the Kashmiris". shehjar.com. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^ "The Condition of Minorities in Pakistan – By Predhuman K Joseph Dhar".
- ^ "Hari Parbat cannot be Koh-i-Maran". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Religious fundamentalism". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "The CSF man – Predhuman Dhar figures in Great People of Jammu & Kashmir". The CSF. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Vatican Radio Vatican Radio". br.radiovaticana.va. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ AsiaNews.it. "INDIA Kashmiri translation of Bible completed, the work of a convert". asianews.it. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ Today, Christian. "Bible in Kashmiri language released". Christian Today. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ Administrator. "Bible in Kashmiri language released". vigilonline.com. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Faith Accompli". Kashmir Life. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Pensioners' Verification". Greater Kashmir. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Constituting JK Minority Commission". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "P K Joseph Dhar is no more". dailyexcelsior.com. Retrieved 23 September 2017.