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Eminent historian of Northeast India no more

Noted historian of the North East and Meghalaya’s first PhD degree holder Padmashree Dr Hamlet Bareh Ngapkynta passed away early this morning at his residence, his family said.

He was 91. He is survived by his wife Merlicia Kharshiing and four children.

A Doctorate in Philosophy from the North Eastern Hill University, Hamlet a distinguished scholar, and a prolific writer and researcher, was awarded the Padmashree in 2004....

Read entire article at Business Standard (India)