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Shantinagar and Tinek celebrates 150th Gandhi Jayanti

By himalayanreview

SHANTINAGAR : Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti celebrated the 150th Gandhi Jayanti by conducting cleanliness drive near Badminton court along Ranikhola walkway and National Highway 10 at Shantinagar, Singtam. Chief Advisor, L. N. Pradhan lighted the lamp and addressed the gathered crowd about importance of maintaining hygiene and cleanliness around our surroundings. Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS thanked everyone for coming and being part of the drive and appealed everyone to keep our place clean and green.
Presents on the day were advisors T. B. Pradhan, L. P. Chettri, Shankhar Lamichanay, K. B. Sundas, Mohan Sunar, Nisu Dulal, Senior Citizen Dew Kumari Pradhan along with executive body and other members of SGSS. A total of around 50 member participated in the cleanliness drive.


TINEK : Members of Tinek Kalyan Sangh observed 150th Gandhi Jayanti at the premises of Siddhidevi Devithan. Highlight of the day long program was the felicitation of individuals who had contributed towards the registration of the mandir. Passed out students of class x and xii were also felicitated on the day. Cultural programs by small children were highly appreciated by the crowds.

The felicitated persons included Krishna Chettri, KK Pradhan, BB Subba and PK Pradhan who had been a big support for the development of the Devithan premises and its registration. The Chief Guest and the other guest presented the mementos to the awardee. Nishama Subba, Nawraj Chettri, Anushka Bishwakarma, Dipshika Shanker and Sushma Rai was presented with mementoes for passing out class x and xii.

Santosh Kumar Pradhan and Padam Pradhan, land donor for the mandir was also felicitated on the day. Keshav Chettri, Dup Tshring Tamang, Pempa Namgyal Bhutia sang songs that was enjoyed by the crowds.


MK Pradhan was the chief guest of the day while Sarad Tamang and PS Lepcha were the special guests. He spoked about the role of Gandhi in the betterment of the society. Other person to speak on the occasion included Manoj Pradhan, Dhiraj Pradhan, PK Pradhan, Kumar Ghataney and others. Prabha Tamang was the hostess of the day.
 
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