Shillong, January 26: Along with the rest of the country,Meghalaya celebrated the 76th Republic Day on 26th January, 2025.
In the State Capital Shillong at a programme held at Polo Grounds, Meghalaya Governor, Shri C H Vijayashankar unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the marching contingents comprising of the BSF, CRPF, East Khasi Hills District Executive Force.
Meghalaya Police, NCC Boys, NCC Girls, Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides, Indian Red Cross Society, Sacred Heart Boys’ Hr. Sc. School, Holy Child Secondary School, Assam Rifles Public School horse contingent, Brass Band of Border Wing Home Guards and Border Security Force.
During the programme, the Governor handed over the U Tirot Sing Award 2025 for Arts and Literature to Shri Sembertush A Sangma, Pa Togan N Sangma Award 2025 for Social Services to Rev. W C Khongwir and U Kiang Nangbah Award 2025 for Sports to Kong Kmoin Wahlang.
To commemorate the completion of ten years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, the Governor also felicitated the Class X and Class XII meritorious girl students of the year 2024. The students are Aleytheia Syiemlieh of St. Margaret’s Hr. Sec. School, Nitya Agarwal of Army Public School, Aisha Deka of Loreto Convent, Naaz Bashar of St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School, A. Chokhani of Army Public School, Aditi Duhaka Lyngdoh of Pine Mount School, Amebaaihunsha Kharbhih of St. Anthony’s Hr. Sec. School, Deeksha Rathore of Army Public School, Suhani W Pohlong of Pine Mount School, Ferry Filarisha Wann of St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School and Vishaka Sharma of Army Public School.
During the programme, announcements were also made for the Police Medal for Meritorious Service to Shri Evel N Marak, Armed Police Sub Inspector, Shri Tomol Ch Sangma, Armed Police Sub Inspector and Shri Rajesh Thapa, Havildar.
Announcements were also made for the Meghalaya Governor’s Police Medal for Outstanding Service to Shri Billygraham R Marak, SP, W/R, Tura; Shri Mac Joel Marngar, Dy. SP (Traffic), EKH; Ms Priyanka W Sangma, Addl. SP, Tura; Shri Baniateilang Diengngan, Addl. SP, Khliehriat; WPI Pushpa Chettri, O/o The Commandant, 5th MLP Batallion, Vikaspuru, New Delhi; UBSI Bekash Gurung, EKH DEF (Attached to Police Headquarters as I/c Confidential Branch; UBSU Rovio Nongrum (SGH DEF); UBSI Arki Dalang Wahlang, EKH DEF I/c Pasteur Beat House; Havildar Sebrian Lyngkhoi, O/o The Commandant, 5th Meghalaya Battalion, Vikaspuri, New Delhi; WPU/Lnk. Sengtera K Sangma, 2nd MLP Battalion Goeragre Training Branch; ABC Kofi Albert Pathaw, PTS, Umran; Shri Tapash Barua, MPRO HQ, Golflink, Shillong and Shri Franky Marwein, Shilong Fire Station.
The celebration saw the tableau presentation by the NCC, Shillong; DCIC-East Khasi Hills; Tourism Department; MBDA; District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary; Social Forestry; Social Welfare; Divisional Soil and Water Conservation; Agriculture; MSSDS and East Khasi Hills DMHO. The best tableau was awarded to the Divisional Soil and Water Conservation (1st place), DCIC-East Khasi Hills (2nd place) and Social Welfare (3rd place).
In the March Past competition, Sacred Heart Boys’ Hr. Sc. School bagged 1st prize, while Holy Child Secondary School and NCC Girls bagged the second and third prizes respectively. Other highlights of the programme include cultural programmes.