Categories: Obituaries

Padma Shri Dr Temsula Ao passes away

Former chairperson of Nagaland State Commission for Women, academician, renowned writer and Padma Shri Dr Temsula Ao passed away at a private hospital in Dimapur. She was 80. Dr Temsula Ao, who was known as a leading literary voice in the northeast, was awarded Padma Shri in 2007. She was a recipient of the Nagaland Governor’s Award for Distinction in Literature, the Meghalaya governor’s Gold Medal and the Sahitya Akademi Award, among other recognitions.

Bank Maha Pack includes Live Batches, Test Series, Video Lectures & eBooks

Dr Temsula Ao spent almost half of her life teaching at the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU). She retired from there in 2010 as a professor of English and dean of the School of Humanities and Education NEHU. Her literary works are reported to have been translated into German and French as well as Hindi, Assamese and Bengali.

Find More Obituaries News

Mulayam Singh Yadav: Founder of SP and Former Chief Minister of U.P passes away_80.1

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.