Dr Ramkuiwangbe Jene first to receive Padma Shri from Dima Hasao

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HAFLONG: Dr Ramkuiwangbe Jene is the first to receive the prestigious Padma Shri award from Dima Hasao district and he has been awarded in the field of social work (cultural) etc. He has dedicated his life for conservation, preservation and promotion of Heraka religion by organizing awareness. He has also established 10 schools to encourage women in the line of education.

Dr Jene has served as a personal assistant to freedom fighter, Ranima Gaidinliu in the earlier days. Thus, he is well-known as the close associate of Ranima. For his affable behavior, he is very popular not only in his community but also all the communities living in Dima Hasao.

Dr Jene, a very well-known and dedicated social worker from the Jene community in Dima Hasao, while responding on his Padma Shri award, said he never thought of such prestigious awards like Padma Shri and took to social works for the people. He also said that this award was not just for himself but for the whole district to be proud of. He offered his heartfelt thanks to the current government for their work and for recognizing him and the district.

Meanwhile, Chief Executive Member Debolal Gorlosa and chairperson Ranu Langthasa of NC Hills Autonomous Council felicitated him with bouquet of flower during the celebration of the 74th Republic Day at Haflong on Thursday.

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