Danny Denzongpa's first nepali film Mashal

Danny Denzongpa's first Nepali film Mashal was produced by Sikkim Films Corporation Private Limited. Directed by Pratap Subba, popular Nepali film director; this was the first Nepali film produced by Sikkim. The film was released in 1982.

The film had acting talents of that generation - Rajani Sharma, Danny Denzongpa, Sunil Thapa, Tej Rasaily, Ashok Sharma, Sushila Rayamaji, Ganesh Rijal, C. K. Shreshta, and others. Danny played a blind retired army man while Sunil Thapa, also his first Nepali film was the villain in the film.

Lyrics written by Kusum Gazmer and Music given by Ranjit Gaazmer had three songs - Yo Badaal, Dara Khola, and Ropaa Hai still remembered to this day. Udit Narayan, Deepa Ghatraj, and Sushma Shrestha were the singers.

In an interesting anecdote, I was told by Bhim Rawat, senior journalist and former President of Sikkim Press Club of Sikkim, that he had watched the movie at Sri Krishna Hall at Rhenock paying Rs. 1.50 paise for the ticket.

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11 members of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti donates blood at Samvedna Camp

23.03.21: Eleven members of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti donated their blood at the Samvedna International Blood and Plasma Donation Camp 2021 at District Hospital Singtam. Out of eleven; two of them were women. The program was organised by NIFAA (National Integrated Forum of Artists and Activists) India and co-organised by NIFAA Sikkim state (Singtam Branch). 

 

 

On the occasion, SGSS was also presented with a memento and a certificate for the generous support towards NIFAA Sikkim during the camp. The memento was presented by Praveen Pradhan, President NIFAA Sikkim. 

 

 

Krishna Chettri, President SGSS, an AB Negative blood group belonging to the rare blood group was asked to stay prepared any time by the blood bank officers, so he did not have his blood donated today.

The blood-donated members of SGSS included - Dr. Ajeet Kr. Pranami, Maiya Chettri, Dhiraj Pradhan, Nikhil Sundas, Suman Sunar, SagarSunar, Bikash Subba, Tulashi Uppretty, Anand Lamichaney, Sawan Subba and Nishan Chettri.

B' Khangchendzonga Shield Men’s 2021 : C. A. T. Beats Challengers by 25 runs

GANGTOK, March 21: On the second day of the ongoing ‘B’ Division League of Khangchendzonga Shield Men’s 2021 at Reshithang, Gangtok, the match was played between Cricket Association of Tatangchen (C. A. T.) and Challengers Cricket Club, Singtam. The toss was won by C. A. T. and opted to bat first.

In the first innings, they scored 205 runs with the loss of 6 wickets in 30 overs. Captain Lee Yong Lepcha was the highest scorer for the side with 64 runs (not-out), Aamir Iqbal Bhutia (38), Phurba Tamang (30), Jyoti Prasad Bind (21) and Bhim Luitel (17). Md Imran and Chandra Bahadur Timsina took 2 wickets each and Padam Bahadur Limboo took 1 wicket for Challengers.

Challenger Cricket Club Singtam struggled in the beginning by losing early wickets but the middle-order batsman got to hold off the wickets and made 180 runs in 30 overs with the loss of 8 wickets. Faiz Ahmed made 61 runs, Padam Bahadur Limboo (24), Ganga Ram Nirola (16) not-out, Captain Bhumi Subba (14), Chandra Bahadur Timsina (13), and Santosh Prasad (12). Md Aadil took 3 wickets, Sonam Tshering Bhutia 2 wickets, Abhishek Kumar, Pritam and Bhim Luitel took 1 wicket each for C. A. T.

C. A. T. won the match by 25 runs and Lee Yong Lepcha was announced Man of The Match for his 64 runs. The next match will be played between Royal Daragoan Cricket Club and Shaft Cricket Club on 22^nd March.

Khangchendzonga Shield 'B' Division League Starts From Today

Gangtok, March 20, 2021: After successful completion of the ‘C’ Division League of Khangchendzonga Shield Men’s 2021 in all four districts of Sikkim by Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA), now the association has initiated the ‘B’ Division League from today at Reshithang Khel Goan, Gangtok.

A total of 10 teams from all over Sikkim will be competing in two pools. In Pool A – Sledzers Cricket Club, Challengers Cricket Club, Cricket Association of Tathangchen, Royal Daragoan Cricket Club, and Shaft Cricket Club, will be competing against each other in Reshithang Khel Goan, Gangtok. Pool B – Melli Cricket Club, United Soreng Cricket Club, Majhitar Sporting Club, Dentam Cricket Academy and Irises Cricket Club will be competing at Jorethang Public Ground.

Pool A matches will be played from 20th March onwards in 35 overs. The first match was between Sledzers Cricket Club and Royal Daragoan Cricket Club. Royal Daragoan C.C. won the toss and opted to bat first. In the first innings, they were all-out for 74 runs in 22.5 overs. Aznoor Ansari was the highest scorer for the side with 20 runs. Yadu Neopaney took 4 wickets for Sledzers C.C., Akash Thapa 2 wickets, Purna Bahadur Bhattarai and Md Sahil took 1 wicket each.

In the second innings, Sledzers C.C. chased the target in 11.3 overs. They scored 77 runs with the loss of 2 wickets, off which Akash Thapa made 39 runs and remained not-out, Sabin Chettri 15 runs, and Netra Singh 6 runs (not out). Md Shahzafar Ansari took 1 wicket and was the only bowler to take a wicket in the innings.

Sledzers Cricket Club won the match by 8 wickets. The next match will be played between Challengers Cricket Club and Cricket Association of Tathangchen (C.A.T.) on March 21st.