AUGUST 17, 2012 We are pleased to share the happiness that Chairman of the Freedom Forum, Taranath Dahal, has been felicitated with the Chijkumar Bishnu Kumari Shrestha National Journalism Award on August 12, 2012.
The Award was conferred on Dahal in recognition to his construction to democracy and freedom of expression through journalism.
President of the Nepali Congress, Sushil Koirala gave away the Award at a function at Narayangadh, Chitwan.
On the occasion, President Koriala lauded the role journalist Dahal played to uphold freedom of expression and right to information, fundamental tools to democratic system.
FF Chairman Dahal has worked extensively for the freedom of expression and democracy through journalism for two years.
The Award was set up in memory of then Chairman of the Democracy Fighters' Association, Cheej Kumar Shrestha.
Krishna Sapkota
Executive Director & Freedom Forum Family
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