Poet and ghazal writer Niraj Bhattarai has been nominated winner of this year’s Ghazal Pratibha Award, established by Ghazal Sandhya, Pokhara. The award, consisting of cash prize and citation, is being awarded to young writer Bhattarai in recognition of his commendable contribution to the field of Nepali ghazals, a press release said. The award has been established by NRNA UK Coordinator Lal Bahadur Gurung.
Mr. Bhattari is the author of two collections of ghazals: Mero Bhannu Kehi Chhaina and Talash, and a collection of poems, Dhuwako Dhago. He is professionally a medical surgeon.
TGT Correspondent