15 books have been shortlisted for the Padma Shri Literary Award.
According to Khemlal Harikala Lamichhane Social Welfare Foundation, out of 203 literary books published in 2081, 15 have been placed in the initial list. Out of these 15 books in the
list, 5 works have been mentioned in a statement issued by Jeeva Lamichhane, president of the Khemlal Harikala Lamichhane Foundation, who will select the best short list next month.
15 books on the initial list
- Shailendra Adhikari's novel Arhat
- Chuden Kavimo's story Urmal
- Ramesh Kshitij's collection of stories in a lovely city
- Ramesh Bhusal's non-fiction Chalabato
- Bhavani Khatiwada's Niatra Pranaam Sagarmatha
- Pancham Adhikari's story Pravasi Hunna story
- Dinesh Adhikari's poem Water Parade
- Shreyaj Subedi's Anthology Bahrupi
- Tank Chaulagai's novel Rudane
- Saraswati Pratishka's novel Self
- Hem Prabhas's poetry in the evening Selfie
- Dr. Sridhar Khanal's novel Savarni
- Basant Basnet's story Simsara
- Hemant Mishra's memoirs in the service of Shri 5
- Tirtha Gurung's novel Snow Song
