Kathmandu, Sept 9: Senior culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi has pointed out the need of protecting language and culture, as these are strong factors determining the national identity.
During a programme organized on the occasion of the 22nd Newa Dey Dabu here Thursday, the culture expert said all Nepalis should have solidarity to protect Nepali cultures.
On the occasion, Joshi conferred the Narayanidevi Tirtha Society Service Award on Lindhasa Pasa Puncha of Khokana, Lalitpur, carrying the purse of Rs 1,00,000.
Similarly, the Narayandevi Tirtha Entrepreneur Encouragement Award was provided to Jagat Sundar Bwanekuthi of Chabahil, Kathmandu. The award also carries Rs 100,000.
Moreover, the Thakurlal Award was given to Professor Narmadeshwar Man Pradhan for his contribution to protection of Newari language. It was Renuka Bajracharya to get the Thakur Lal Encouragement Award of Rs 50,000. RSS
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