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Singtam's 192nd Bhanu Jayanti celebration

The 192nd Bhanu Jayanti was a huge celebration where three senior citizens from Singtam was felicitated who had contributed towards the development of Sikkim. was felicitated. DB Subba was felicitated for his special contribution to education in the state, Mary Lepcha for her services in the health sector,and Padam Singh Gurung, a retired Army official.


Minister,     Roads     & Bridges  and  Labour,  DT Lepcha,  was  present  as  the chief  guest  for  the  function which  had  Agriculture  Minister Somnath Poudyal as the president  of  the  organizing Committee along with the MLAs from Rakdong-Tintek, Central Pendam, Ratey-Pani, Khamdong, Sang-Martam and Temi-Tarku.  The ministers and MLAs joined the mammoth rally along side Raj Narayan Pradhan a renowned  writer from Darjeeling who was the guest of honour for the day. Among the other noted guest included Singer Karna Das.
 

 











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