Fifteen books have been longisted for the ‘Padmashree Literary Award 2081.’ The longlist was released by Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan from a total of 203 literary works published within 2081 B.S. it received from different authors for the award. The books are from various genres.
The 15 works in the extended list include the following:
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Arhat, a novel by Shailendra Adhikari
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Urmala, a fiction by Chhuden Kawimo
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Euta Mayii Nagarma, a short story collection by Ramesh Kshitiz
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Chalbato, a non-fiction work by Ramesh Bhushal
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Pranam Sagarmatha, a travelogue by Bhawani Khatiwada
Also featured in the list are:
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Prabasi Ko Desh Hunnna, a fiction by Pancham Adhikari
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Paniko Parade, a poetry collection by Dinesh Adhikari
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Bahurupi, a short story collection by Shreyaj Subedi
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Rudane, a novel by Tanka Chaulagain
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Swa, a novel by Saraswati Pratiksha
Other titles in the list include:
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Sanjhma Selfie, a poetry collection by Hem Prabhas
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Savarni, a novel by Dr. Sridhar Khanal
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Simsara, a fiction by Basanta Basnet
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Shree 5 Ko Sewama, a memoir by Hemanta Mishra
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Hiuko Geet, a novel by Tirtha Gurung
The foundation stated that five of these titles will be selected for the final shortlist next month.
