Journalist Shiva Bhattarai Receives Honor, Mahesh Chaudhary Assumes Lions Club Presidency

Sundarharaicha, Morang, September 25: Journalist Shiva Bhattarai Bhojpure, who has been active in the communications sector for more than three decades, has been honored for his longstanding contribution to journalism.

Bhattarai was honored by Lions Club of Sundardulari during its induction and installation ceremony in recognition of his continued efforts to highlight social activities, civic concerns, disasters, education, health, and positive community initiatives through the media.

Active in the communications sector for many years, Bhattarai has consistently raised the voices and concerns of local communities through journalism. During his three-decade-long career in the media, he has received recognition from dozens of organizations and social institutions. The Lions Club also honored him in appreciation of his contribution to the community through journalism.

Bhattarai is the operator of Sundarharaicha Update, run by Hasina Media Pvt. Ltd., and is known as an active journalist covering news and issues of public concern. Through his reporting, he has consistently brought social service initiatives, humanitarian assistance, and community-centered activities to the attention of the public. His journalism career spans more than three decades.

On the same occasion, the Lions Club of Sundardulari also installed its new leadership for the 2026/27 term. Mahesh Chaudhary assumed the position of club president. The ceremony was held at the hall of Sana Kisan Cooperative in Sundarharaicha-6, with Ajambar Rai, Chairperson of the District Coordination Committee, Morang, as the chief guest. The event was chaired by Chandra Prasad Koirala, president of the Lions Club of Sundardulari for the 2025/26 term.

Meghraj Poudel, Tulasa Acharya, and Laxmi Prasad Sigdel were selected as vice presidents, while Chhabi Dhamala was appointed secretary and Dhruva Niraula treasurer. Lions District Governor Lion Lilaprasad Chimariya administered the oath of office to 36 members assigned to various responsibilities within the club.

Since its establishment, the Lions Club of Sundardulari has remained active in social service through blood donation drives, assistance to flood and disaster victims, relief distribution, and programs related to health, education, and public awareness.

The program was attended by Sundarharaicha Municipality Mayor Kedar Prasad Guragain, Deputy Mayor Akali Chaudhary, Lions District officials and leaders, social workers, and club members. Lion Bikas Adhikari, Nagesh Pokhrel, Rohit Shah, Pavitra Gautam, Lokendra Dhakal, Hemanta Bhattarai, among others, also participated in the ceremony. The ceremony also marked the formal handover of responsibilities from the outgoing executive committee to the newly elected committee.