Himachal writer nominated as National Sahitya Academy member

February 13, 2013 / 12:58 IST

Dharamsala, Feb 12 (PTI) Renowned writer and language expert Pritiyush Guleri has been nominated as the member of National Sahitya academy for next five years. His term will begin from January 2012 and will continue till December 2017. Guleri was earlier nominee from Himachal Pradesh for the academy from 2002 to 2007. "It is really a matter of pride for 'Sahityakaars' of Himachal and people of Dharamsala," Guleri said. Guleri, who retired as HOD Hindi from Himachal Education Department, thanked Union Ministry of Culture for the honour. PTI COR HU HU

first published: Feb 13, 2013 12:32 am

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