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Dahal, Carter to be conferred peace awards

Dr Dilli Raman Regmi Foundation announced to award Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' with a national peace prize and former US president Jimmy Carter with the international peace prize.

According to the foundation, the peace award has been conferred to Prachanda for his contribution in restoration of peace in the country, establishment of federal democratic republic of Nepal and bringing into reality the long awaited hope for election to constituent assembly.

Similarly, the foundation said the international peace award will be conferred to former US president Jimmy Carter for his support and contribution in Nepal's peace process through the Carter Center he heads.

The peace awards contain a cash purse of Rs 100,000 and certificate of honour.

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