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Thursday, September 20, 2012

West remembers 18/09 temblor


GYALSHING, 19 Sept [IPR]: On the first anniversary of last year’s earthquake, the District Administration organized various programmes throughout West district. The programme commenced with offering of prayers by the officials of the district at Pemayangtse monastery for those who lost their lives in the disaster and for strengthening the resilience of the people of Sikkim.
A Rally, Essay and Painting competition on Disaster Management & Preparedness was organized at different schools. Street play was also performed at Gyalshing Bazaar, Pelling and Kyongsa by the National School of Drama, Gangtok.
A candle light rally was also held at Gyalshing bazaar where businessmen, NGOs, Panchayats and locals participated to pay their respect to the people who lost their lives in the devastation.

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