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24th Singtam Basibiyalo feliciates freelancer Journalist Sanjay Agarwal

By himalayanreview

The 24th Basibiyalo on April 18th held at Singtam felicitated Sanjay Agarwal, popular freelance journalist assonated with different newspapers in Sikkim and in Siliguri. The Chief Guest of the day, Bijoy Kumar Subba renowned writer handed over the trophy, memento and khada to the felicitating journalist. Speaking on the occasion, Bijoy Kumar Subba told that the work done by Sanjay Agarwal is significant and encouraged him to better his efforts.
Basibiyalo founder Mohan Pradhan “Neeraj” addressing the gathering informed Basibiyalo had started a felicitating policy from 21st Basibiyalo and in 24th Basibiyalo the felicitation is in journalism sector. He announced that though Sanjay Agarwal does not belong from Nepali community but has done lots of appreciable work in Nepali literature and in Nepali news sector from 2004.
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  1. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 10:48 PM

    Congratulations Sanjay.
    And a correction:
    The title of the post requires spelling correction if I am correct.

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  2. himalayanreviewApril 21, 2010 7:25 AM

    thanks hobo....

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