Kathmandu,
Jan. 30:
Associate
Editor of Gorkhapatra daily Rajesh Chamling Rai was awarded with the the Fonij
UK 2018.
Minister
for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barshaman Pun 'Ananta' felicitated
him with a purse of Rs. 30,000 and a plaque amidst a programme here on Tuesday.
Advisor
of Fonij UK and former Major of British Army Swanam Sherpa has established the
prize.
Likewise,
Tamu Pioneer Poet Harka Bahadur Gurung Memorial Journalism Prize 2019 was given
to UK-based photojournalist Milan Tamu. The prize was established by Tamu
Journalist Association and includes a purse of Rs. 10,000 and an appreciation
letter. Tamu is associated with the Everest Times weekly published from the UK.
Minister
Pun congratulated both journalists and wished further progress in their
professional life. He said that the prize had increased the responsibility in
the part of the journalists.
He
also said that journalists should continuously play watchdog role.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 31 January 2019.
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