Kalimpong,Pradip Lohagun: Eminent literary figure and editor of
Varanasi (UP) based Nepali daily “Uday”, Durga Prasad Srestha, has been
named for the 17th Parasmani Puraskar – 2014. Kalimpong Nepali Sahitya
Adhayan Samity’s former president TB Thakuri announced Srestha’s name
today for the prestigious literary award. Durga Prasad Srestha, who is
also a recognized writer in Hindi, has been chosen for this award for
his dynamism in Nepali literature in-spite of being an active writer in
Hindi literature.
On the occasion of 126th birth
anniversary of late Parasmani Pradhan, the Kalimpong Nepali Sahitya
Adhayan Samity organized a meeting for the nomination of Parasmani Puraskar 17th winner. The award will be handed over to Shresta on
January 26 at a function which will be held here at the town hall.
Organization’s secretary Balabhadra
Sharma said, “The selection committee of the organization had chosen
Shrestra’s name, and following executive committee’s approval, his name
has been declared final.”
75 year old Durga Prasad Shrestra has
published around 15 books in Nepali until now, which include collections
of short stories, poems, critic writings, biographies and others. He
has also been honoured by the Uttar Pradesh government for his
collection of short stories “Sattare Mausi”. Besides, he has also
received “Kusumkumari Puraskar” at international level and “Bhanu
Puraskar” from Deharadun.
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