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Kathmandu, Nov. 9: Senior litterateur and former vice chancellor of Nepal Academy Prof Dr Basudev Tripathi, and journalist Nirmal Aryal were honored on Sunday to mark the 118th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota. 
    The honors were presented at a programme marking the 40th anniversary of Naya Basti Youth Club. Former Nepal Academy Chancellor Ganga Uprety presented the awards, praising Tripathi and Aryal for their contributions to Nepali language, literature, scholarship and culture. 
    Tripathi said literature can play a powerful role in social development. He urged writers to study and experience society’s cultural heritage, ethnic diversity and economic challenges, then use their language skills to portray reality. 
    Aryal said he was pleased to be honored on Devkota’s birth anniversary and pledged to remain more active in the social sector.