Shillong Chamber Choir founder Neil Nongkynrih, 52, who died after a brief illness in Mumbai led the SCC to national fame. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2015. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended condolences to his family.
Padma Shri Neil of SCC is no more
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 07, Jan 2022
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