Kathmandu, Jan. 16 : Gopal Krishna Acharya, Suresh Shivakoti and Dev Bhakta Panta, who stood first, second and third respectively in a national level essay contest on “Peace Zone Nepal and the Present Situation of the Country” organised by the Samaj Darpan Council on the occasion of the 56th Auspicious Birthday of His Majesty the King, were given prizes and certificates here today.

Raj Parishad Standing Committee Chairman Dr. Keshar Jung Rayamajhi, speaking on the occasion, said that the message of peace and non-violence propagated by Lord Buddha is equally relevant for mankind even today.

On the same occasion, Dr. Rayamajhi released the first special issue of the monthly publication “Samaj Darpan” brought out by the council to mark the auspicious birthday.