Martyr’s Day observed at Raj Bhawan

GANGTOK, 30 Jan: On the solemn occasion of the 66th Death Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the Martyr’s Day was observed at the premises of New Raj Bhawan today.
A press release informs that two minutes silence was observed to commemorate and honour all the Martyrs who laid down their lives in service of the nation. On the occasion, the Governor and the first lady paid homage by offering khadas and flowers at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi located at New Raj Bhawan. Also present were officials and staff of Raj Bhawan.

Martyrs’ Day today

GANGTOK, 29 Jan [IPR]: Martyrs’ Day will be observed on 30 January, 2013 at all Government Offices in Gangtok and Districts as well as the Sub-Divisional Headquarters with the observance of two minutes silence in the memory of those who gave their lives in the struggle for India’s freedom. All work and movement including the traffic will stop exactly from 11 AM throughout the State wherever available, the commencement and termination of two minutes silence period should be indicated by sound of siren. The day will be observed with due solemnity.

Shahid Diwas observed at Aritar

RHENOCK, 31 Jan: Shahid Diwas [Martyrs’ Day] was observed at Aritar-Khamdong, East Sikkim, with a special function organised by the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Gangtok, and jointly hosted by Nava Jagrati Sangh and Aritar-Khamdong Gram Panchayat Unit at the Sangh Bhawan.
The programme was attended by NYK, Gangtok, District Youth Coordinator Puran Chettri as the chief guest while it was chaired by Government Contractor Chewang Norbu Sherpa.
The Sangh’s president, Subash Dahal in his welcome address highlighted the activities of the Sangh and informed that the Sangh was conferred the Best Club award at the district-level and Outstanding Club award at the state-level by NYK in 2011.
The Sangh and Aritar-Khamdong Gram Panchayat felicitated the families of Ex-Panchayat Late Balram Ghimirey, Ex-Area MLA Karna Bahadur Chamling, MLA Chujachen, Puran Kumar Gurung, Journalist Bhanuraj Thapa, Ram Gauri Sangralaya president, Ganesh Kumar Pradhan and members of Aritar -Khamdong GPU.
Ganesh Kumar Pradhan, Chewang Norbu Sherpa and DYC Puran Chettri also addressed the gathering.
Also present were National Youth Awardee, Mani Kumar Gurung, Himali Sangh general secretary, Narapati Dawari, Panchayat Vice-President DC Pradhan, Secretary Nar Bahadur Chettri, RDA Madhu Sharma, Ward Panchayat Uma Neopany and others. [from BHANURAJ THAPA]