Bharatpur, Jan 30, 2022

Writer and litterateur Ishwor Kadel has set up a literary award in his father’s name. He has announced that the award will be granted to Nepali writers active in writing in English.

In a gathering of writers held at the residence of LB Chhetri, president of Kabidanda Sahitya Samaj, Yuvaraj Nepali-English Literature Prize was announced. The award will be worth NRs. 25,000.00 as informed by Mr. Kadel through Facebook post.

Ishwor Kadel

Mr. Kadel has stated that every year a writer writing in any genre will be awarded the prize. The prize shall be awarded by View Chitwan, an organization of Nepali writers writing in English. Mr. Kadel announced the prize during the presence of writers such as LB Chhetri, Dr. Keshab Chalise, Dr. Ekanarayan Paudel and Uday Adhikari.

Mr. Kadel himself is a writer active in writing in English and has published a couple of books. A resident of Bharatpur Ward No. 7, he has also held leadership positions in various literary organizations based in Chitwan.