Six literary figures feted

KATHMANDU: Six literary figures have been honored for their outstanding contributions to the country’s literature, journalism, fine arts, and music.

At a program organized by Kala Sahitya Academy in the Capital City on Thursday, senior litterateur Parashu Pradhan was honored by this year’s Rashtriya Kalashree Samman.

Likewise, litterateur Manju Kanchuli was prized with Rashtriya Kalashree Prize. The prize carries a purse of Rs 100,000.
Similarly, poet and translator Keshav Sigdel was provided with Siddhi Rashtriya Kalashree Yuwa Prize. He was given Rs 75,000 in cash as a prize.

On the occasion, literary journalist Dhirendra Premarshi was given Badri Rashtriya Kalashree Journalism Prize with Rs 50,000.

The Academy said Thirchhaya Rashtriya Kalashree Fine Arts Prize was provided to Om KC while singer Shiva Pariyar was selected for Padhyenetra Rashtriya Kalashree Music Prize. KC was given Rs 60,000 and Rs 50,000 to Pariyar.

During the event, patron of the Academy Bimal Koirala, culture expert Tulsi Diwas, Academy’s chairperson Momila and other literary personalities shared their views on Nepali arts, literature, culture, philosophy, and other aspects.