Pandey was awarded for his autobiographical 'Yaar'.

President of Khemlal Harikala Lamichhane Social Welfare Academy, Chitwan, Jiba Lamichhane and his mother Harikala jointly presented the awards to the awardees amid a function here on Wednesday.

Established in 2063 BS by the Academy and given every year to two literary figures, both the awards carry a purse of Rs 200,000 each and a certificate of appreciation.