Gangtok: Sikkim celebrated Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas on August 20, thirty years after Nepali was recognised as part of the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The Sikkim government has declared the day a holiday this year and on the occasion, Governor Ganga Prasad graced a celebration marked to honour this day.
An award ceremony was held by the Sikkim Nepali Sahitya Parishad to felicitate personalities who have contributed to the language through their work.
The Kanchenjunga Rashtriya Sahitya Purashkar was awarded to three Nepali stalwarts in three different categories.
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