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Friday, July 11, 2014

Drinking water facility established at Chandmari cemetery

GANGTOK, 10 July: A drinking water facility at the Christian Burial Ground, Chandmari, here was inaugurated today in the presence of Pastors and Christian leaders from different churches from in and around Gangtok.
As per a press release, the drinking water facility was completed at the cost of Rs. 34,000 donated by St. Thomas Church, Gangtok.
The inaugural programme was chaired by Father Paul Kabo of St. Thomas Church as chief guest.
The welcome address was delivered by Pastor Joseph Tamang [president, Christian Burial Ground Committee]. Thereafter Fr. Kabo inaugurated the water supply facility with a short message from the Bible and commissioning prayer.
The occasion was also addressed by CP Dewan in which he appreciated the efforts of Christian Burial Ground Committee and its president Pastor Joseph Tamang. The programme concluded with closing prayer by Pastor Robin Chettri of A.G Church.
During the programme, Pastor Joseph Tamang also announced the acceptance of resignation by general secretary CBGC, MT Sherpa who has been replaced by Milan Rai till the new general secretary is elected, the release informs.
It is also informed that fencing and construction of chowkidhar quarter has started at the Christian Burial Ground, Bakthang from funds made available by Rajya Sabha MP Hishey Lachungpa.

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