Kathmandu, May 26: The book ‘Akshat Antarctica’, authored by JeevaLamichhane based on memoirs of his journey to Antarctica, has been awarded the ‘Uttam Shanti Award’ for the year 2081 BS.
In a ceremony held today at the Krishna Yoga Centre in Maitidevi, the author Lamichhane was presented the award of Rs. 100,000 by Dr. Parthiveshwar Prasad Timilsina, president of the ‘Uttam Kunwar Memorial Prize Trust’, and veteran Critic Dr. BasudevTripathi.
The author Lamichhane mentioned that the award has given him energy as a writer. “Receiving this highly prestigious award has made me feel an increased sense of responsibility. It has not only added to my responsibilities as a writer but also provided me with energy to move forward,” he said.
