Purushottam Dahal

Name: Purushottam Dahal Parents: Tuka Kumari Dahal (mother), Ratna Prasad Dahal (father) Place of Birth: Nepal Date of Birth: 28 Nov 1958 Family: Shanta Pokharel Dahal (spouse), Animesh Dahal (son), Anusha Dahal (daughter), Anshu Bhattarai (daughter-in-law), Shriyam Ratna Dahal (grandson) Publications: Shikhar Britta (Anthology of stories), Andhakarko Yatri (Anthology of poems), Mero Patrakarita (a book reflective my four decades of journalism and then political atmosphere), Shanta (A Novel Nepali Version), Shanta (English version), Human Rights: Foundation of Democracy, Peace and Non-Violence (Co-author), Prakshepan (Collection of essays on political thoughts), Sandha (Anthology of poems), Kehi Kavi Kehi Kavita (Joint poems collection) In the Works: Two Novels, Travelogues and Anthology of Poem (manuscript undergoing) Awards, Honors and Recognitions: Number of recognitions, citations, awards and honors including, The Maryland General Assembly USA, Official Citation for advocating democracy, human rights and freedom of thought, May 2022 Recognition for working towards freedom of press by International Media & Entertainment House USA, and International Artists Forum USA, May 2022 Gopal Das Journalism Award by Nepal Press Council, 2001