KATHMANDU, Aug. 17: Senior Nepali and Nepal Bhasa poet Durgalal Shrestha (Khwobilu) has passed away. He was 91.
Shrestha died at his residence in Budhanilkantha on Sunday night, according to his family.
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His body will be kept at the Nepal Bhasa Manka Khala office premises today for people to pay their last respects. His last rites will be performed at Shobha Bhagawati tomorrow.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons.
Born in 1992 BS, Shrestha taught for many years at Kanya Mandir Vidyalaya in Chhetrapati.
His first poem, ‘Santwana,’ was published in Dharmodaya magazine. He was conferred the title of ‘Janakavi’ by the Nepal Bhasa Parishad in 2060 BS.
A prolific writer, Shrestha became a member of the Nepal Academy in 2061 BS.
