Litterateur Basyal honoured

By stsff reporter,Kathmandu, Aug. 28: Litterateur Krishna Prasad Basyal has been honoured with Sundar Prasad Shah “Dukhi” award 2081.

 Basyal was honoured at an event organised in Kathmandu on Tuesday by the eponymous academy to honour the 94th birth anniversary of prominent litterateur late Sundar Prasad Shah.

Awarded since 2074 B.S., the award was bestowed to Basyal for his book of memorial poems titled “Aama Draupadi”, released some five months ago. The award carries a purse of Rs. 30,000 and a certificate. Also honoured at the programme was Prof. Kedar Neupane. Prof. Neupane was honoured with a monetary award of Rs. 15,000 and a certificate.  

The chief guest of the programme, held at Gyaneshwor-based Galaxy Public School’s hall, was former Tribhuvan University (TU) vice chancellor Prof. Dr. Kedar Bhakta Mathema. Also in attendance were several notable literary figures. 

Speaking at the event, Dr. Mathema lauded the literary contribution of late Sundar Prasad Shah “Dukhi” and thanked his family for instituting the award that has served as inspiration for many litterateurs. Dr. Mathema handed over the award to its recipients.

Poet and Litterateur Prahalad Pokharel shed light on the awardees as well as on their literary contributions. Hosted by Dr. Bhagwat Dhakal, the programme was attended by scores of authors, literary enthusiasts, among others. Dr. Dhakal congratulated the awardee, thanked the participants, and expressed his hope that the turnout will be equally encouraging, if not more, in future programmes. 

Sanjeev Prasad Shah, the co-secretary of the academy, committed to continuing the award programme. Welcome speech was delivered by Hemraj Pandey, the academy’s secretary.