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Monday, November 25, 2019
DARJEELING wins 2 Bronze and a Special School Collection Prize at WEBPEX 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Sikkim Philatelists grabs 2 Silver and 3 Bronze at WEBPEX- 2019
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Silver Jubilee Celebration of Sikkim Newar Guthi
11.11.19: A two-month-long event to commemorate the completion of 25 years of existence of Sikkim Newar Guthi concluded yesterday. A number of events such as Newar Folk Dance, Newar Musical Instrument, State Level Open Talent Hunt and Bhaju & Maeju Sikkim Competitions were organized. Cleanliness Drive and Awareness programmes were held at various Sakha levels on 2nd October 2019.
The Grand programme was organized on 10th November 2019. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri P.S. Tamang (Golay) could not attend the function due to his pre-occupation and he was represented by Shri Arun Upreti, Hon'ble Minister, Urban Development & Food as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, Founder Pioneers and Founder Members were felicitated for the contribution and pain they took to establish this Great Institute.
Advisory Council members, past and present Executive members, and Zonal Presidents were also felicitated for their contribution to the cause of Newars of Sikkim. For their outstanding contribution in the field of language, culture, tradition and food, Dentam, Melli and Singtam Sakha Guthis were felicitated with Citations.
Academic excellence in Class X was given to Master Pravesh Pradhan, Tadong and in Class XII to Master Kshitij Pradhan, Dentam. Silver Jubilee Edition Souvenir magazine “Smarika”, Quarterly Magazine “PAU”, Commercial pickles as well as the website of Sikkim Newar Guthi “www.sikkimnewarguthi.org” was launched by the Chief Guest.
The celebrations ended with Grand Musical Evening being organized at Manan Bhawan on both 9th and 10th November 2019. Renowned artists with the likes of Suresh Kumar, Pushpan Pradhan, Banika Pradhan, Remanti Rai among others made sparkling performances which left the entire crowd overwhelmed and delighted.
The events were graced upon by the Hon’ble Minister, Forest, Shri Karma Loday Bhutia and Hon’ble Minister, Education and Land Revenue, Shri Kunga Nima Lepcha as Chief guests respectively. The entire two-month-long events were held in a most eco-friendly manner without the use of plastics and other non-biodegradable substances.