SUREN MOHRA NAMCHI, March 16: The Deputy Chairman, National Planning Commission, Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia visited several places in and around Namchi on March 15. Dr. Ahluwalia arrived at Namchi Helipad at around 9:45 am where he was received by the State Tourism Minister, RB Subba. After a traditional reception by the people of Namchi, the Deputy Chairman visited the 135 ft statue of Guru Padmasambhava at Samdruptse, where he of...
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