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Sitaram Agrahari

Sitaram Agrahari
Born1957
Duhabi, Nepal
OccupationJournalist, Writer, Poet
Alma materIndian Institute of Mass Communication, Thomson Foundation

Sitaram Agrahari (born c.1957) is a Nepalese journalist,[1] poet and editor-in-chief of Gorkhapatra,[2] Nepal's oldest daily newspaper.[3][4][5] He received Rajarshi Janak Award in 2011 for his contribution in Hindi poetry and fiction.[6]

Early life and education

Sitaram Agrahari born in 1957 in Duhabi of Sunsari district in Nepal. he did his Bachlor of Arts (honours), M.A in Hindi,M.A in political science(village profile due) and received Diploma in development journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, India. He received journalism training from the Thomson Foundation, United Kingdom. Received Rajasthan Patrika Award(India),Rajarshi Janak literary Award(Nepal). Worked as UNESCO Media coordinator , Nepal . Executive Member of Transparency International, Nepal

Career

He was thrice editor-in-chief of Gorkhapatra Daily, the oldest daily in Nepal, Twice Managing Editor of The Gorkhapatra daily, published by Gorkhapatra corporation .Also the General Manager of Gorkhapatra corporation.He is founder president of Sports Journalist Forum. Sitaram Agrahari formerly held the post of Editor-in-chief of Yuva Manch (monthly) and Manoram Apsara (monthly magazine).

Books

  • Kathadweep (1977) jointly: First story collection from Nepal in Hindi
  • Jiye Swabhiman Bhi (Poetry collection, 1996)
  • Tumhi Se Kahta Hu (Poetry Collection, 2011),Beej hoon Mai (2018)

References

  1. ^ "PM urges media to play constructive role". Ekantipur.com. May 30, 2011.
  2. ^ "SC reinstates Agrahari at Gorakhapatra". My Reputation. Jul 8, 2014.
  3. ^ "Appointing Sitaram Agrahari As Acting General Manager of Gorkhapara Corporation". Kathmandu Metro. May 12, 2012.
  4. ^ "Krishna meets scribes from 17 nations". The Times of India. Jul 14, 2014. Retrieved Apr 5, 2002.
  5. ^ "Gorkhapatra dishonored order of Supreme Court". Madhesh Vani. February 14, 2014.
  6. ^ "Literateur Agrahari to be awarded". The Himalayan Times. March 30, 2011.
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