SINGTAM, JULY 19:
Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’, Nepali literary writer was honoured at 201st
Bhanu Jayanti Celebration at Singtam. Somanth Poudhyal, Agriculture Minister
cum Area MLA, Singtam – Khamdong Constituency presented a shawl and a felicitation
letter to Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’. Also present on the occasion were CK
Shrestha, dramatist, Am Prasad Sharma, former MLA, Deo Kumar Dumi, TB Pradhan,
Sawan Pradhan and others.
Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’
was felicitated for his contribution towards Nepali literature and encouraging
youngsters towards the field of culture and literature irrespective of
geographical boundaries. Neeraj is the Sansthapak of Singtam Basibiyalo that
has been a platform for youngsters for over a decade; he is also the publisher
and editor of nepali literary magazine ‘Hatar’ and ‘Sanjiwani’ published from
Singtam.
Neeraj in his speech
has thanked the Bhanu Jayanti Celebration Committee; he further went on to say this
recognition holds a special place in his heart. There had been appreciations
within the state and beyond but this is for the first time, my home town has
remembered me and this honour shall always remain close to my heart, said Neeraj.
The other major
highlight of the event was the felicitation of meritious students of class x
and xii. The official logo of Sikkim Academy of Music (SAM) was also released
on the day. A musical fusion of Guitar and Tabla by Sonam Waiba and Dinesh
Dahal was highly appreciated. The musical fusion was attempted for the very
first time in Sikkim, where Sonam Waiba created the sound of sitar from his
guitar. The Bagpiper School Band performed by the students of Sirwani SS was
the biggest discovery of the 201st Bhanu Jayanti Celebration at
Singtam.
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