Khalangama Hamala
Khalangama Hamala (Nepali: खलंगामा हमला, lit. 'Attack on Khalanga') is a Nepali war memoir by Radha Paudel. Paudel worked as health worker written during the Maoist insurgency in Jumla, Nepal. It was published on May 23, 2013 by Nepa~laya publication. It won the Madan Puraskar which is the most recognized literary award in Nepal.[1]
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| Author | Radha Paudel |
|---|---|
| Original title | खलंगामा हमला |
| Cover artist | Mohan Mainali |
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Subject | Maoist insurgency in Nepal |
| Set in | Karnali region |
| Publisher | Nepalaya |
Publication date | 23 May 2013 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 135 |
| Awards | Madan Puraskar |
| ISBN | 9789937874007 |
| Followed by | Apabitra Ragat |
Synopsis
Radha Poudel left her government job as a nurse in Chitwan and went to Jumla for a safe maternity program. While analyzing the social and health problems of Karnali, she herself became the victim of armed conflict on the night of the attack on the Maoist headquarters. The program was over but her stay in Jumla did not. She continued social activism in the region. She has been awarded the 'Women Peacemaker 2012' by the University of San Diego and the 'N-Peace Award 2012' by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).[2]
Reception
The book won the prestigious Madan Puraskar.[3]
Translations
The book was translated into English as Jumla: A Nurse's Story jointly by Dev Paudel and Ishan Gurung.[4][5]
References
- http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Paudel+bags+Madan+Puraskar+for+%27Khalanga+ma+Hamala%27&NewsID=427420
- Ankit. "publication-nepalaya". publication-nepalaya. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- "Jumla: A Nurse's Story - English Edition of Madan Puraskar winner Khalangama Hamala released". annanote.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- "Khalanga ma Hamala now in English". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- Republica. "English edition of 'Khalangama Hamala' released". My Republica. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
