Monday, Nov 02, 2026 23:45 [IST]
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DARJEELING,:
Darjeeling Press Guild (DPG) on Sunday organised a condolence meeting to pay
tribute to writer and journalist Bijay Bantawa.
The
meeting, held in the DPG office, began with floral tributes to Bantawa's
portrait, followed by a moment of silence in his memory.
Journalist
and writer Sabita Thapa, while presenting an overview of Bantawa's life and
achievements, said he was also the editor of the Nepali newspaper “Himgiri” and
had made significant contributions to Nepali language, literature, culture and
society.
Active
in journalism since 1985, Bantawa had earned recognition at the national level.
Though associated with the legal profession, he eventually chose journalism,
literature and social service as his principal pursuits, she said.
Thapa
described him as a multifaceted creative personality whose literary
contributions would continue to inspire and guide future generations.
Senior
journalist Sanjay Biswas, recalling his brief personal interactions with
Bantawa, described him as a man of few words but great action and highlighted
the distinctive nature of his writing.
DPG
general secretary Binay Shankar announced that Bantawa's literary and
journalistic works would be preserved in the guild's library to help members
learn about his life and contributions.
DPG
president Deep Gazmer said Bantawa's tireless contributions to journalism and
literature would always be remembered.
