Kathmandu, July 18: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has awarded various personalities with the Chinnalata Puraskar (Award) for their notable contributions in Nepali language, literature and art sectors.
On the occasion of 102th birth anniversary of lyricist Ramola Devi Shah ‘Chinnalata’, PM Oli awarded lyrist Bhusan Kharel, musician Manaraja Nakarmi, singer Shiva Pariyar and youth singer Menuka Poudel.
These awards were for the year Chinnalata Puraskar-2079 BS.
Similarly, Chinnalata Puraskar-2080 BS was given to lyrist Birendra Pathak, musician Chandi Prasad Kafle, singer Manila Sotang and youth singer Bhupu Pandey.
The award carries a purse of Rs 100,000 each for lyrics, music and singing category while youth singing category has Rs 50,000 as a cash prize, it was shared. #nepal
