Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Sikkim Literary Figure Sanu Lama Given State Funeral
Sanu Lama, a famous writer from Sikkim, who wrote stories and poems, recently passed away.
He was known for his work in Nepali literature and his stories were translated into different languages.
The government held a special funeral for him in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, following Buddhist traditions.
The Chief Minister of Sikkim, along with other important people, came to honor him.
Lama was 86 years old when he passed away in Siliguri.
Padma Shri Sanu Lama, a renowned literary figure from Sikkim, was given a state funeral.
The funeral, held in Gangtok, adhered to Buddhist traditions.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang led the tributes to Lama.
Lama, a writer and translator, passed away in Siliguri, West Bengal, at age 86.
His works included short story anthologies translated into multiple languages.
- Who
- Padma Shri Sanu Lama (Gadul Singh Lama).
- What
- State funeral for Padma Shri Sanu Lama.
- When
- Funeral was held on July 18.
- Where
- Gangtok, Sikkim.
- Why
- To honor his contributions to literature and culture.
- Name
- Sanu Lama (Gadul Singh Lama)
- Occupation
- Writer, Translator, Engineer
- Age
- 86
- Location of Death
- Siliguri, West Bengal
- Funeral Location
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Chief Mourner
- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang