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The list includes four novels, seven poetry books, two plays, five short stories, an epic poetry and a memoir in twenty Indian languages.
On Sunday night, the Former chairperson of Nagaland Women Commission, Padma Shri Dr Temsüla Ao passed away at Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur. She was 80. She was awarded Padma Shri in 2007,
Taking to a microblogging site, Prime Minister Narendra Modi added, “Saddened by the passing away of Dr Temsüla Ao, who played a pivotal role in popularising the wonderful Naga culture through her literary works. Her efforts in the fields of education and culture were noteworthy. Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace.”
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Saddened by the passing away of Dr. Temsüla Ao, who played a pivotal role in popularising the wonderful Naga culture through her literary works. Her efforts in the fields of education and culture were noteworthy. Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2022
Dr.Temsüla Ao was also the recipient of the Governor’s Gold Medal (Meghalaya 2009) and the Sahitya Akademi Award.
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