Sunday, June 27, 2010

NSP to confer Bhanu Purashkar to Sikkim CM

Chief Minister of Sikkim Pawan Chamling will be conferred with the prestigious Bhanu Purashkar by Nepali Sahitya Parishad during the Bhanu Jayanti celebration on July 13.

The award is being conferred to Pawan Chamling ‘Kiran’ for his outstanding contribution in the promotion and development of Nepali literature, informs a press release issued by Nepali Sahitya Parishad.

Poet ‘Kiran’ started writing at the early age of 17 including ‘Vir ko Parichay’ and several others. Some of his writings are Antaheen Sapna Mero Bipana, Mo ko Hun, Mero Sapana ko Sikkim, Damthang Hijo Aja and others.

Established in 1985, the Nepali Sahitya Parishad has been conferring this award to encourage writers who have contributed for the promotion of Nepali language and literature. About 24 literary figures have received the award so far.

Full report here Voice of Sikkim

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