Meghalaya celebrates 74th Republic Day, 2023 where the Governor unfurled the National Flag

Shillong, Jan 26:  Along with the rest of the country, Meghalaya celebrated the 74th Republic Day on 26th January, 2023. In the State Capital Shillong held at Polo Grounds, Meghalaya Governor, Brig. (Dr.) B D Mishra (Retd) unfurled the National Flag.

He took the Salute of the marching contingents comprising of the CRPF, East Khasi Hills DEF, 1st MLP Battalion, SF10, Indian Reserve Battalion from Arunachal Pradesh, NCC Boys and Girls, Indian Red Cross Society, Unitarian Higher Secondary School-Puriang, JNV-Mawphlang and Brass Band of Border Wing Home Guards.

During the programme, announcement was made for the President’s Home Guards & Civil Defence Medal For Meritorious Service to Shri Homesingh Khongjoh, Havildar (HG); Shri Bipul Khongwir, Havildar (HG); Shri Ambrush A. Sangma, Havildar (HG) and Shri Pynkhambor Harris Khongsngi, Senior Staff Officer (CD)

Announcements was also made for the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service to Shri Prodenson Sangma, Havildar, 1st MLP Bn, Mawiong and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to Shri Upendra Mothey, ABSI, 2nd MLP Bn, Goeragre; Shri Kolan Swer, Havildar and Shri Ram Bahadur Sonar, ABC/32, Tura.

Chief Minister’s Police Medal-2022 to Dr. L R Bishnoi, IPS, DGP; Shri Vivek Syiem, IPS, SP (City); Smti Queenie A B Fancon, MPS, Asst. Commandant SF10; Shri Ravi K Sangma, MPS, North Garo Hills; Shri Marbin B Marak, MPS, 5th MLP Bn, Samanda, East Garo Hills; Wisonroy Nongtdu, UBI, East Jaintia Hills; Simseng A Sangma, UBI, In-Charge Special Operation Team/Anti Narcotic Task Force, East Khasi Hills.

Johnny Foster Thangkhiew, UBI, SB (HQ); Samuel Wanniang Sainsyiem, UBSI, SB (HQ); Ibashisha Kharpran, WPSI West Jaintia Hills; Nabin Chandra Barman, SBC, Special Branch; Rephika Mawlong, AB/WPC, Office of Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills; Wanjop Pakyntein, C.OPR, MPRO HQ, Shillong; Ibanri Syngkli, WP.BNC, 6th MLP Bn, Umran and Siddarth Thapa, BNC, 1st MLP Bn.

The Governor handed over the U Tirot Sing Award 2023 for Arts and Culture to Smti Sweetymon Rynjah, Pa Togan N Sangma Award 2023 for Social Service to Dr Jennifer V Basaiawmoit and U Kiang Nangbah Award 2023 for Sports to Shri Klingson D Marak.

Other highlights of the celebration include cultural programme and tableau presentation by the AH & Veterinary Department, DCIC-East Khasi Hills, Dairy Development, MSSDS, Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Social Welfare Department, Meghalayan Age Limited.

Horticulture Department, Fisheries Department, Soil and Water Conservation Department, Forest & Environment Department and District Basin Development Unit-East Khasi Hills. The best tableau was awarded to the Horticulture Department (1st place), AH & Veterinary Department (2nd place) and DCIC-East Khasi Hills (3rd place).

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