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Journalist Paudel Awarded ‘Active Journalism Award’

Kathmandu: Journalist Dilip Paudel has been honored with the “Active National Journalism Award 2081” by the Press Council Nepal during its 55th anniversary.

Paudel was awarded for his active involvement and significant contributions to the field of journalism. of the Press Council Nepal.

The Press Council Nepal is a government body responsible for monitoring and evaluating media outlets, ensuring that the field of journalism remains dignified and responsible.

At the anniversary event held at the President’s Office on Sunday, in the presence of President Ram Chandra Paudel, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung and Press Council Nepal Chairman Bal Krishna Basnet presented Paudel with a cash prize and a certificate. Paudel also serves as the General Secretary of the Nepal Press Union and is currently the head of the economic bureau at Nagarik Daily.

Having been active in journalism for over 15 years, Paudel has received numerous awards and recognitions in the past. 

Paudel has previously been honored with the Barbara Adams Investigative Journalism Award, the SEJON Award from the Society of Economic Journalists- Nepal (SEJON), and the Best Economic Journalism Award from the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), among many others. 

He was also awarded the Janasewa Shree medal by the President for his contributions to the nation and the welfare of the Nepali people through journalism.