Padma Shri awardee Naga writer Temsula Ao passed away at a hospital in Dimapur on October 9, 2022. She was 80.
Condoling her death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet, "Saddened by the passing away of Dr. Temsüla Ao, who played a pivotal role in popularising the wonderful Naga culture through her literary works. Her efforts in the fields of education and culture were noteworthy. Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace."
