Kathmandu, Feb 28: The Sardar Rudraraj Sahitya Sewa Samiti has decided to confer on Gargi Sharma with this year's Rudraraj Prize. Samiti's Chairman Badri Raj Pande told the RSS that litterateur Gargi Sharma will be given away the prize recognizing her outstanding contributions to Nepali language and literature. The prize carries a purse of Rs 50,000 and a letter of appreciation. The prize will be given on March 10 on the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of litterateur Rudraraj Pande. Late Rudraraj Pande has contributed significantly to Nepali literary, social and education sectors. His non-fiction Rupmati is a widely-read literary piece among Nepali readers. (RSS)
Blossoms on peach and paper shell almond plants in the fruit garden at the Temperate Horticulture Development Center Marpha, Mustang district.
Pandabeshwor Mahadev Temple, Dharpani Dham, a religious and tourist site spread over an area of about 33 hectares, located in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City of Dang district.
Farmers of Mugu are elated to experience rainfall after a prolonged time in Mugu. Mugu has witnessed rainfall since Thursday. The weather has turned dark and gloomy with the onset of rainfall since 4 AM this morning.
Electricity service will be disrupted for more than five hours on Friday in various locations under the Pulchowk Distribution Center in Lalitpur.
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When Japanese journalist Shiori Ito decided to speak up about her rape allegations, she knew she was standing in the face of a society that preferred silence.
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The Eighth General Convention of Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party is beginning today.
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A new date has been set for the 10th National Games to be held in Surkhet of Karnali Province.
The Ministry of Finance has formed the budget drafting committee to draft the annual budget for the fiscal year 2082/083 BS.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said the use of social networks must be well managed and respected.