Comments on: APATAN: A STEP TO FREEDOM

By: Mr. L.O. Panlook

Mr. L.O. Panlook — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:57:29 +0000

Mr. S.R.Subba, President of Sikkim Academy is keenly searching the details of Late Nima Wangdi Targain of Kalimpong. He is interested to know whether there is any document to prove his involvement in APTAN. Will be highly appreciated if Mr. Dakyem Wangdi Targain could contact Mr. S.R.Subba in Sikkim Academy. Otherwise, he may contact me, L.O.Panlook (9942202746) in Kalimpong. Thank you.

By: Dr. Manorath Dahal, Assistant Professor, SCERT Sikkim

Dr. Manorath Dahal, Assistant Professor, SCERT Sikkim — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:45:06 +0000

Dear researcher
Fortunately, I am really glad to read your paper and reminded the moments which I spent with Padam Singh Babu at Muringla Yock from which I learnt many things from him. I never met Rashmi Prashad Alley jui in my life but knew him about his contribution towards Nepali Literature. I have also prepared a research paper on "APATAN" and sent to publisher after referring the above article. Thanks for being a part of this writing. Congratulations once againto you.

Dr. Manorath Dahal, Asst. Prof. & HOD,
Department of Social Science, SCERT, Sikkim.

By: Dr. Manorath Dahal, Assistant Professor, SCERT Sikkim

Dr. Manorath Dahal, Assistant Professor, SCERT Sikkim — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:42:34 +0000

Dear researcher
I am really glad to read your paper and reminded the moments which I spent with Padam Singh Babu from which I learnt many things from him. I never met Rashmi Prashad Alley jui but knew him about his contribution towards Nepali Literature. I have also prepared a research paper on APATAN and sent to publisher afetr refering the above article. Thanks for being a part of this writing. Congratulations once again.

Dr. Manorath Dahal, Asst. Prof. & HOD,
Department of Social Science, SCERT, Sikkim.

By: Dakyem Wangdi Targain

Dakyem Wangdi Targain — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 05:48:02 +0000

In reply to Dr J S Simick. APATAN or eternal that's what my father used to tell me, the younger son of Nima Wangdi Targain Lepcha. Now on the emerald isle of Sri Lanka to chance upon the enduring legacy of these iconic gentlemen is truly and timelessly educative, grately appreciative for the wonderful work they inspired.

By: Dr. Manorath Dahal

Dr. Manorath Dahal — Tue, 23 May 2023 08:57:32 +0000

Dear researcher
I am really glad to read your paper and reminded the moments which I spent with Padam Singh Babu from which I learnt many things from him. I never met Rashmi Prashad Alley jui but knew him about his contribution towards Nepali Literature. Congratulations once again.
Dr. Manorath Dahal, Asst. Prof. & HOD,
Department of Social Science, SCERT, Sikkim.

By: Samitla Subba

Samitla Subba — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:02:15 +0000

Thank you so much for the article. Padam Singh Subba, was our grand father, and we fondly remember how he used to narrate stories of the literary club. Always passionate about literature, he loved his pen and paper, and would always be seen either reading, writing or teaching till the time he could. 🙂

By: Annapurna Alley

Annapurna Alley — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:07:50 +0000

The name in the photo caption is Rashmi Prasad Alley and not 'Laxmi'.
The name APATAN was coined by my grandfather,Lt.Rashmi Prasad Alley based on the names of the founding members.Please do cross check

By: Dr J S Simick

Dr J S Simick — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:36:18 +0000

In the article in APATAN it is written :- "Little is known about Nima Wangdi Lepcha, except that he was part of the group at the crucial time of its beginning and to which he leant the alphabet ‘N’ to form the name of the group, APATAN." Well, Nima Wangdi Lepcha was a beloved teacher at the SUMI School in Kalimpong. People still recall him giving "beth" or cane, to his students, of course in a fond way. His father was the renowned Pastor P S Taragain of Macfarlane Church. His wife was a Matron in the Steele Memorial Hospital of Dr Graham's Homes.