Singtam Sakha Guthi meets; felicitate its teacher members

Singtam, September 05: Members of Newa Bhay Bowneykutti, Singtam Newar Guthi met together for a general meeting. Highlight of the short gathering was to felicitate the teacher members of NBB, joining of new members, presentation of financial report of last two years and discussion of future plans of the organization.

DK Pradhan, Secretary, Culture Wing, NBB was the chairperson of the meeting. Advisors, Executive members and other members of NBB were present on the occasion. DK Pradhan, Ravi Pradhan, Ajit Pradhan, Shital Pradhan and Dilu Pradhan were offered khadas by LN Pradhan, Chief Advisor and others as a mark of respect to the Teacher’s Day.  Those teachers too spoke on the occasion.

Seven new families became the official members of Newa Bhay Bowneykutti, they were offered khadas and welcomed at the organization by DK Pradhan, Chairperson of the day. Ravi Pradhan, Treasurer, NBB read out the financial reports of the organization for the 2019-2010 and 2020-2021. He also informed about the procedures of joining the organization.

Binod Pradhan, President, NBB presented the activity report of the last two years and shared his future plans. TB Pradhan, Zonal President, Singtam – Rangpo Zone in his words spoked about the work done by the Sikkim Newar Guthi in recent times. Activities of Service to Mankind, an initiative of Sikkim Newar Guthi was also told. He announced a reward of Rs. 10,000 per annum for the next three years to any newar students who tops the class xii examination from Singtam. The cash prize is sponsored by Thea Aesthetic Skin Clinic proprietor Chetan Pradhan and Dr. Ema Pradhan ,Tadong/ Siliguri.

Speaking on the occasion, DK Pradhan, Chairperson of the day emphasized on learning newa language for the benefit of the next generation. Dhiraj Pradhan was the host of the day while Manoj Pradhan gave the vote of thanks.