Kathmandu, Sept 19 Journalists Gopal Bhandari and Santoshi Adhikari have jointly won this year’s National Science Award. They have been honoured for their contribution to science and technology sector though journalism. The prize is provided by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. Likewise, they have also received Rs 15,000 each amid a programme today here. Bhandari is chief editor of Science InfoTech online.com and Adhikari reads news for ABC Television. Likewise, Bhandari has authored various 12 books and published eight research reports in a journal and over 1000 articles in various newspapers and journals. Adhikari has also published various research-based articles in various newspapers and journals.