67th Independence Day Celebration at Rolep Secondary School

Rolep Secondary School observed the 67th Independence Day celebration. The chief guest of the programme was Shri Mingma Sherpa, advisor of roads and bridges for the government of Sikkim. The programme started at 9:30 a.m. The Chief Guest hoisted the National Flag while the students of Rolep Secondary School presented the march past and P.T. Drill, which was an inter-house competitive programme. The yellow house won the March past competition in first position, followed by the red house in second position.

In his speech, Shri Mingma Sherpa, the Chief Guest of the programme, bestowed best wishes on everyone on the occasion of the Independence Day celebration. He conveyed the message of unity and integrity. Shri B.N Khatiwada, the Headmaster of the School, delivered the welcome address and also highlighted the complete Independence Day celebration programme from 28 July to 15 August.

Distinguished guests present on the occasion included Mr. Kumar Pradhan, Assistant Director of HRDD Rongli Sub Division, Shri Ganesh Pradhan, Head Master of Rongli Jr. High School, Shri R.N Baral, senior most teachers, Dr. Sudip Pradhan, Mrs. Denka Bhutia, Zilla Panchayat, Shri Tshering Norden Bhutia, Panchayat President, Mrs Bimla Gurung, Panchayat of Local Ward No. 1 and other ward Panchayats. More than thousands of people witnessed the programme.

The programme was conducted with the active participation of IDCCs. Mr. Tashi T Bhutia was the anchor of the day-long programme. Colourful cultural programmes were presented by the Rolep Sec School and other surrounding schools, including Little Heaven Academy, Rainbow Academy, Deep Jyoti School, ICDS, Lok Dara Club, etc. Sports events were conducted by the teachers like Miss Shanti Rai, Mr T.B Chettri, Mr. Krishna Subba, Mr. Raju Pariyar and Mr. Anil Lama. Different sports events were conducted for the students.

A Veteran Team Football Final, tug-of-war, passing the ball, climbing on the pole, guessing the number and other sports events were organized for general audiences. In the Veteran Football Final, the Rolep team defeated the Nebarey team by two goals to nil. The tug-of-war was played between Rolep Lamaten GPU and Latuck Chojen Pheri GPU, which was won by the Rolep Lamaten GPU.

The main attraction of the programme was the final football tournament in memory of Lt. Mingma Sherpa. The final match played between Gangtok FC and Rolep Driver Association was won by Rolep Driver Association with six goals to nil. Mr Sonam Dorjee Bhutia, a teacher at Rolep Secondary School, was the match's referee.

Tempa Sherpa, the son of Lt. Mingma Sherpa, donated the trophies and medals for the tournament. IDCC Rolep organized the cash prizes: Rs. 25000 for the winners and Rs. 15000 for the runners-up. Shri Tempa Sherpa also donated a cash prize of Rs. 5000. Finally, the programme was concluded at 05:30 p.m. with the Chief Guest, Shri Gyalpo Sherpa, distributing prizes and certificates. The IDCC Joint Secretary gave the vote of thanks.

Rongli my birthplace

BY SHITAL PRADHAN A small hamlet in an eastern side Silent raush on its way, The old silk route, More older it look Upon which I stay, Hey that’s Rongli, Rongli my birthplace Years went by, years dried up, Yet the small village is as it was, Silent, peaceful and introvert Today’s picture of Rongli, Houses as station bogie, Looks a cradle, from Chujachen, Upon which the blue sky, As if I can touch thee, Roaring River, As the legend we hear, Still watch with glee, The terror of 1890 somewhat forgotten, Yet another terrorizing moment, 68 was the year… 1968, When sky too wasn’t pleased. That was Rongli, Rongli of the past. Playing along the Baar-Pepal tree, Hiding in the Shivalaya, Watching videos and aloft Is a decent memory, now? Sweet time in treasure, Yet when I am in Rongli, I am happy, in whither sweet. Rongli my birthplace !

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