Kathmandu: The Literary Journalist Association has felicitated the Chairman of Press Council Nepal, Bal Krishna Basnet.
The Association honoured Basnet with the title of Himdamaru (Snow Cub). The Association said that Basnet was feted noting his contributions to the protection of mountains and ecology, and on impacts of climate change through journalism.
Senior litterateur Rochak Ghimire, senior artiste Madan Das Shrestha and mountaineer Temba Chhiri Sherpa honoured Basnet.
On the occasion, Basnet said that mountains and human life could be sustained only if the earth was safeguarded.
The Press Council Nepal Chairman stated that journalism should be centered on protection of mountains and ecology.
Source: National News Agency Nepal