GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
                                                         DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION PUBLIC RELATIONS & PRINTING 
                                                                                                    NAHARLAGUN


NO.IPR(PR)3/06                                                                                                                                                             Dated Naharlagun, the April 5, 2006

NAHARLAGUN, Apr. 05: Legislator Omak Apang released Kanya ka mulya, Hindi version of late Luumer Dai's the monumental Assamese novel at a solemn function here today to mark his 4th death anniversary. Speaking on the occasion, Omak said that Dai's creative writings reflect  the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Arunachalee society which should be incorporated in school syllabus for the young generation now passing through a transition. Paying rich tributes to Pai Lummer, he advocated that the newly formed Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) should take the initiative to not only highlight the literary treasure of  late Dai but also to promote and encourage the established and upcoming writers. He assured to extend all possible support and exhorted the journalists to play a pivotal role to achieve the goal. Dai made his literary sojourn from his school magazine Giribani before his short stories appeared in famous Assamese magazine  Ramdhenu, said Sahitya Academy Awardee Y D Thongchi and APIDFC managing director Tony Koyu, while highlighting the contributions of the literary luminary, which received accolades in Assam, even many conducted research on his path breaking writings.Thongchi, who was highly inspired by Dai to step into his shoes to ultimately receive the national honour, said that Dai has made Arunachal proud but his contributions were yet to be recognized by the state. APLS has been formed to achieve this goal as well as to promote and encourage upcoming writers of the state. As the publisher of Echo of Arunachal, the first newspaper of the state, Dai's contributions for the socio-economic development were invaluable, said IPR&P director Supriyo Deb, adding Dai was the pioneer journalist to highlight the agonies of commuters because of the deplorable conditions of NH 52 and 52 A. The travelers are enjoying a smooth ride thanks to the powerful pen of late Dai, he said. Supporting him, Arunachal Times Editor Pradeep Kumar, who was one of the founder staff of Echo and had worked with Dai, said that "I am what I am toady only because Dai led a kindly light on my path throughout my journey making him a journalist of repute today. My pen never faltered while writing on the rich cultural heritage of the state for he had taught me the essence of the tribal culture. I shall remain grateful to him throughout my life". Anjana Dutta read out the review of Dai's famous novel Man aru Man ,before the Dai's death anniversary observation committee resolved to make the occasion an annual feature through  APLS involving the masses. People from all walks of life paid floral tributes to the departed soul of Dai at his samadi sthal at his residence here.

Dai's 4th death anniversary observed. Omak releases Dai's novel Kanya ka Mulya  

Sd/ Deepali Dodum
PRO