MUMBAI: Shillong AIR completed 60 years of existence on 8 July. On this occasion AIR celebrated the evening with musical evening reliving nostalgic melodies at U Soso.
The past glorious days of broadcasting was refreshed by the eminent artists of the station who attended the function. The function was graced by Doordarshan (NER) Dy. director general V Sekhose and All India Radio (NER) Dy. director general C Lalrosanga.
In her speech, Sekhose appreciated the efforts made by AIR Shillong in organizing the concert. She also mentioned that AIR is to play a crucial role in promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the people of this region.
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Lalrosanga also mentioned the contributions made by AIR Shillong in the field of music and culture within the north east region. He said that at present there are 34 AIR stations throughout the north east including Sikkim. 100 watt FM transmitters are to be set up in the North East in the coming days which will increase the present AIR coverage to 96 per cent of the population in this region.
