Basu Rimal 'Yatri' Memorial Award goes to Bhatta and Karanjit

Kathmandu, Feb 17: The Basu Rimal ‘Yatri’ Memorial Award–2082 BS, institutionalized by the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) Employees' Association, is to be jointly presented to Siddha Raj Bhatta, Chief of RSS Sudurpaschim Province, Dhangadhi, and Gauri Karanjit, Office Assistant at the RSS Koshi Province Office, Biratnagar.

The awards were announced on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of Rastriya Samachar Samiti, which falls on Fagun 7 in the Nepali calendar each year, according to Association General Secretary Chhabilal Kumal.

Bhatta has been associated with the RSS for the past 30 years, while Karanjit has served the organization for 11 years.

The award carries a cash prize of Rs 7,777 each along with a letter of appreciation.

The late Basu Rimal ‘Yatri’, a litterateur and the founding Chair of the RSS Employees' Association established in 2047 BS as the first trade union of the RSS, passed away on July 16, 2009. The award was instituted in his memory after his spouse, Sharada Rimal, made a financial contribution to establish the revolving fund for the award, according to Association Chair Pabitra Guragain.

The award is presented annually to two RSS employees on the occasion of the RSS anniversary. (RSS)