Literary works on Newari language go global with inauguration of E-library at TU

Published On: January 11, 2024 05:43 PM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Sunita Dangol inaugurated the E-library of the Central Department of Nepal Bhasha at Patan Multiple Campus under Tribhuvan University (TU). 

With the addition of thousands of books related to Newari language, arts, literature, and culture, the E-library aims to make these resources accessible to readers worldwide. Dangol said that leveraging 21st-century technology is important to showcase rich content of Newari language globally.

The event, held in collaboration with KMC, celebrated the successful establishment of the E-library, funded with a contribution of Rs 5 million from the metropolis. Dangol expressed delight at the collaboration and pledged additional support for upgrading the E-library.

Associate Professor Dr Rajan Lal Joshi, Head of the Central Department of Nepal Bhasha, said that approximately four thousand books, including historical writings and traditional materials, have already been uploaded to the E-library. He urged the Nepal Bhasha enthusiasts and Newar communities to actively utilize the E-library for scholarly purposes.

The program also featured speeches from various dignitaries, including Dr Bajramuni Bajracharya, Dr Laxman Bir Singh Kunwar, Prof Dr Jibandhar Gyawali, and others. Scholarships and awards were presented to outstanding students in Nepali language postgraduate studies, along with recognition for excellence in research. 

The event saw the presence of key figures like Prem Sharan Shrestha, Director-General of the Department of Information Technology, and Dr Omkareshwar Shrestha, the former head of the Central Department of Nepali.

 

 

 

 

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Sunita Dangol inaugurated the E-library of the Central Department of Nepali at Tribhuvan University (TU). 

With the addition of thousands of books related to Nepal's language, arts, literature, and culture, the E-library aims to make these resources accessible to readers worldwide. Dangol said that leveraging 21st-century technology is important to showcase Nepal's rich content globally.

The event, held in collaboration with KMC, celebrated the successful establishment of the E-library, funded with a contribution of Rs 5 million from the metropolis. Dangol expressed delight at the collaboration and pledged additional support for upgrading the E-library.

Dr Rajan Lal Joshi, Head of the Central Department of Nepali, said that approximately four thousand books, including historical writings and traditional materials, have already been uploaded to the E-library. He urged the Nepali language enthusiasts and Newar communities to actively utilize the E-library for scholarly purposes.

The program also featured speeches from various dignitaries, including Dr Bajramuni Bajracharya, Dr Laxman Bir Singh Kunwar, Prof Dr Jibandhar Gyawali, and others. Scholarships and awards were presented to outstanding students in Nepali language postgraduate studies, along with recognition for excellence in research. 

The event saw the presence of key figures like Prem Sharan Shrestha, Director-General of the Department of Information Technology, and Dr Omkareshwar Shrestha, the former head of the Central Department of Nepali.

 

 


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