KATHMANDU, July 9: Madan Puraskar Guthi has shortlisted 9 books for Padan Puraskar of this year.
The shortlisted books are Guha, Guhalekh, Guhachitra Awam Anya Sambada by Purushottam Lochan Shrestha, Chhaughar by Raj Sargam, Tapan by Sharada Paudel, Doha ko Sidha Udan by Jaya Chhangchha, Dhritarastra by Ghanashyam Kandel, Pratinayak by Hari Adhikari, Ma stri arthat Aaimai by Sima Abhas, Shukraraj Shastriko Chasma by Rajendra Parajuli, Sagarmathako Gahirai by Nawaraj Parajuli.
Seven books nominated for Madan Puraskar
Issuing a press statement, Guthi's Chairperson Kunda Dixit stated that a selection committee for the award shortlisted the nine books from 195 books received by the Madan Puraskar Guthi.
According to Dixit, one among the nine books would be awarded with the Madan Puraskar later.