SINGTAM, NOVEMBER 9: A Newa Online Folk Dance Competition organised by Newa Bhay BownekKuthi (NBB), Singtam Sakha was held at Nepali Dharamsala with limited crowd maintaining the health protocol. Esmrite Pradhan (Dentam Sakha Guthi) was adjudged the winner; followed by Akriti Pradhan (Tadong) and Rabina Pradhan (Namchi Sakha Guthi) as 1st and 2nd Runner Ups.
In a small function held at Singtam, Bhanu Pradhan, OSD to HCM was the Chief Guest. Other distinguished guests included Kiran Pradhan (President - Dentam Sakha Guthi), Mahindra Pradhan, (Treasurer - Sikkim Newar Guthi), Chandni Pradhan (cine actress), representative of different Sakha and others. Two minute silence was observed on the death of Covid warriors and Covid patients across Sikkim and the globe. Dr. Insa Pradhan, Dental Surgeon, Singtam District Hospital gave a short talk on the awareness of Covid.
Bhanu Pradhan was congratulated and presented a memento for being nominated as the OSD to the Chief Minister, Government of Sikkim. Dr. Ema Pradhan and Dr. Nilima Pradhan, both from Singtam were felicitated and congratulated for their service towards the society. Dr. Ema Pradhan runs Thea Aesthetic Clinic with branches at Siliguri and Tadong. It is the first medical cosmetic in Sikkim with laser treatment facilities. While Dr. Nilima Pradhan has set up Life Active Physiocare Centre at Lal Bazaar, Singtam. Both the young doctors were honoured for being self-employed and also giving opportunity to employment for others too.
Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi, Singtam Sakha since its establishment in 2018 has been serving the community and the society through different social activities. On this auspicious day, they came up with annual stipends for the economically weaker section of the newar community under their jurisdiction. Parvesh Pradhan and Sushmita Pradhan were the first stipend awardee; they received their cheques respectively from the Chief Guest. The students were sponsored by LN Pradhan, (Chief Advisor – NBB) and Bharat Pradhan (Advisor – NBB).
Other than the top three winners; Judges Prize Trophy was won by Deepkala Pradhan and Rosa Pradhan (Hathi Phusse, Dalapchand), six consolation prizes were awarded to Sujata Pradhan (Turung), 2. Taku Swan (Daramdin Sakha Guthi), Manju Pradhan (Namchi Sakha Guthi), Kameray Sakha Guthi, Deepjyoti Pradhan (Sichey Sakha) and Khandu Sakha (Dentam). The sponsors of the awards were also presented with mementos. The sponsors included – Tripti’s, Pancha Buddha, Shyam Pradhan, Manish Pradhan, Jiwan Pradhan and Motichand Pradhan.
Bhanu Pradhan, the Chief Guest of the day on his speech appreciated the works carried on by Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi, Singtam Sakha. He praised the participants for getting themselves involved in a productive way by participating at the online competition during the Covid pandemic. Other people to speak at the function included Kiran Pradhan, Mahindra Pradhan and Binod Pradhan (President – NBB). The program was hosted by Shital Pradhan; Hemu Pradhan presented the vote of thanks.
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