“Kendra News–Triveni Nepal Identity Award” Announced to Promote Nepali Language, Art, Culture, and Literature Globally

Canberra, Australia — In a remarkable step toward promoting Nepali language, literature, art, and cultural identity on an international platform, Nib Star Media, Australia and Triveni Sahitya Manch Pennsylvania, USA, have entered into a collaborative partnership. As part of this collaboration, Kendra News Australia has announced the launch of a new annual initiative: the “Kendra News–Triveni Nepal Identity Award.”

The program will conclude annually by August starting from 2026, with a portion of the proceeds going towards supporting a “special school for Disabled and rehabilitation centre” (SSDRC)  in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Award Categories and Details

1. Outstanding Nepal Identity – Writing

   • Prize: NPR 25,500, a certificate, and a token of appreciation

   • Theme: Articles focusing on Nepal’s social, cultural awareness, tourism, or economic development

   • Language: English or Nepali

   • Sources: Both primary and secondary sources may be included

2. Outstanding Nepal Identity – Art

   • Prize: NPR 25,500, a certificate, and a token of appreciation

   • Mediums Accepted: Paintings, photographs or videos that reflect Nepal’s social, cultural, or touristic significance

   • Requirement: Must be original work; secondary sources are not permitted

3. Outstanding Nepali Literary Work (Poetry or Ghazal)

   • Prize: NPR 25,500, a certificate, and a token of appreciation

   • Language: Pure Nepali

   • Requirement: Must adhere to the conventions of the chosen literary form and be original; secondary sources are not permitted

Participation Guidelines

• Each individual may submit up to two entries per year.

• Selected entries will be published on the Kendra News Australia website.

• A dedicated selection committee will evaluate all submissions and choose the award winners.

• Entries that have been previously published elsewhere will be automatically disqualified and removed from the platform if already posted.

• Submissions that contain satire, double meanings, or content that violates legal or ethical standards will not be accepted.

Target Groups and Broader Objectives

• The initiative will engage schools across Nepal, encouraging students to create thoughtful, research-based work.

• It aims to empower hidden talents—those who write in personal notebooks or diaries but have yet to share their creativity publicly.

• Awareness-driven content will help promote Nepal’s tourism and economic potential to a wider international audience.

• Award-winning works will also be promoted through other national and international media outlets.

Submission Email:

📧 kendranews.aud@gmail.com