Categories: Obituaries

Padma Shri awardee Sonam Tshering Lepcha passes away

Folk musician and Padma Shri awardee, Sonam Tshering Lepcha passed away. He was born in Kalimpong, West Bengal in 1928. He started his career as a soldier. He travelled to various parts of Sikkim and complied a wide range of Indian folk and traditional Lepcha songs and played folk music on All India Radio in 1960. He was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution in the field of folk music.

Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams

Find More Obituaries News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

India-China Trade Surges to Historic USD 155 Billion Amid Diplomatic Recalibration

The world’s two most populous nations and Asia’s largest economies have reached a historic trade…

10 mins ago

Elon Musk Becomes the First Person With $800 Billion Wealth

In February 2026, Elon Musk achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first individual on…

28 mins ago

Divakar Jayant Assumes Charge as Director General of Naval Armament

Shri Divakar Jayant, a distinguished officer of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), officially assumed…

36 mins ago

Which Indian City is known as the Athens of the East?

Did you know there is an Indian city that earned a famous nickname because of…

36 mins ago

Ministry of Statistics Revises Consumer Price Index Base Year to 2024

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced a significant revision to India’s…

44 mins ago

Tripura Gramin Bank Launches India’s First RRB Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card

In a landmark achievement marking its Golden Jubilee (50-year) milestone, Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) has…

54 mins ago