Nitesh R Pradhan

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Nitesh R Pradhan
Born
Gangtok, Sikkim, India
NationalityIndian
EducationTashi Namgyal Academy, Sikkim University
OccupationJournalist, singer and lyricist
Years active2013–present
Organization(s)The Voice of Sikkim, Eastern Himalayan News Service

Nitesh Pradhan (born 11 May 1990) known professionally as Nitesh R Pradhan is an Indian journalist based in Sikkim, India. He is the editor of The Voice of Sikkim online web portal and the founder of independent online news portal Eastern Himalayan News Service.[1][2][3][4][5] He is also a singer-lyricist as part of pop duo Anisha & Nitesh.[6][7][8]

Personal life

He was born in Sikkimese Newar family in Gangtok. He belongs to the lineage of the Taksaris of Sikkim. His grandfather is Nahakul Pradhan, a prominent leader of Sikkim's pro democratic movement who held several cabinet positions in State Council of Sikkim – a constitutional government under the erstwhile Chogyal regime. Kashiraj Pradhan, another prominent leader of the pro democratic movement, also considered as Father of Sikkimese Journalism is his great-granduncle. His uncle, S.K. Pradhan is a two-time former Member of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. His paternal great grandmother was the granddaughter of Taksari Chandrabir Maskey of Pakyong, the erstwhile ruling Thikadar of many feudal estates in Sikkim[9]

Education

He completed his schooling from Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok. Later, he acquired a Bachelors degree in Arts and completed post graduation in Mass Communication from Sikkim University.

Career

He started singing in the pop duo Anisha & Nitesh since it was formed in 2013 – it was the first pop duo (mixed) act from Sikkim – and has released many Nepali language songs including the chartbuster Maya.[10][11] His work in media includes print and digital media houses notably TNT- The Northeast Today, Sikkim Chronicle, Summit Times, Assam Tribune & East Mojo. He reports on a range of such topics as environment, geopolitics, gender, LGBTQ, society and culture of the Eastern Himalayan region. In 2020, he founded independent online news portal Eastern Himalayan News Service.[12][13][14][15] He has also organised a series of fund raising events for charitable causes in Sikkim and Darjeeling hills.[16] In 2021, he joined as editor in The Voice of Sikkim web portal - the oldest online media in Sikkim.[17]

In 2022, he joined as Line producer for director Onir’s upcoming Hindi language film ‘’Pine Cone’’.[18]

Awards

  • 2019 - Sikkim Newar Guthi - Sikkim Newar Youth Icon Award
  • 2021 - Federation of Consumer Association, Sikkim - Concerned Consumer Award[19]

References

  1. ^ "16 Sikkimese who scored blue tick on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram - Sikkim Breaking News | Trending News". 15 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Eastern Himalayan News Service".
  3. ^ "Sikkim Newar Guthi Felicitates Young Achievers".
  4. ^ "aakerun News author".
  5. ^ "Sikkim: A Zero COVID-19 State In India".
  6. ^ "Northeastern Tunes Without any aid or funds, this duo still sings".
  7. ^ "About Us : The Voice of Sikkim".
  8. ^ "Border Roads Bring India and Nepal Closer".
  9. ^ "SK Pradhan appointed SDF vice-president". 25 July 2014.
  10. ^ "Sikkim's Pop Duo 'Anisha and Nitesh' release their new song".
  11. ^ "Music Video by Anisha & Nitesh ft Urban Inc". 6 February 2014.
  12. ^ "Urban Culture How hip hop finds an ingenious way to promote itself". YouTube.
  13. ^ "East Mojo, Nitesh R Pradhan".
  14. ^ "Summittimes, Contact Nitesh R Pradhan".
  15. ^ "The NorthEast Today, articles by Nitesh Pradhan".
  16. ^ "Sikkim: A unique confluence of creative talents- Coffee and Art".
  17. ^ "About Us : The Voice of Sikkim".
  18. ^ "'Films best way to show Sikkim's beauty but ease permit process' National awardee filmmaker Onir in Sikkim to wrap up his 'Pine Cone' shoot".
  19. ^ "Consumer Rights Day celebrated at MG Marg".

External links

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