Shillong, January 28: The 68th Republic Day was celebrated in the state of Meghalaya with people participation in all the District Headquarters, Sub-divisional, the celebration pass off peacefully in all over the state.
At Ampati, Mahendraganj Legislator & Chairperson, Meghalaya Resources & Employment Council, Dikkanchi D. Shira unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute at Ampati Students’ Field.
The parade by ten platoons, consisting of the Meghalaya Police and Scouts & Guides from various schools, was led by DSP Silvester Marak during the ceremonial function, while 17 Government departments and agencies displayed impressive tableaus and floats depicting the initiatives and programmes being taken up for the benefit of the people. The tableaus presented Election department, Basin Development Unit (IBDLP) and the District Unit of SSA bagged the first, second and third prizes respectively.
At Tura, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Shri Zenith M Sangma unfurled the national tricolor and took the Rashtriya salute at Dikki Bandi Stadium, Dakopgre, Tura.There were 11 Parade Contingents comprising of Meghalaya police, 2nd MLP Battalion, Band party and school students.
At Williamnagar, Minister, School Education and Literacy, Smti Deborah C. Marak unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute of the 15 marching contingents comprising of Meghalaya Police, school students, Scouts and Guides and NCC at Rongrenggre Government Higher Secondary School playground.Cultural programmes, tableau presentation by various Government Departments were the other highlights of the day.
At Resubelpara, Health and Family Welfare Minister, Smti Roshan Warjri unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute of the 11 Parade contingents consisting of Police personnel, NCC, Scouts & Guides and School children at Resubelpara Mini Stadium.
Resubelpara Govt. Higher Secondary School bagged the 1st prize while by Dilma Apal Girls Secondary School and Black Hawk Squad of Dilma Apal Secondary School won the 2nd and 3rd Prize respectively. Soil & Water Conservation, Resubelpara won the best tableau presentation while Fishery and Sericulture office also received a citations for their presentation. The Kayakalp Award was presented by the Chief Guest to Bajengdoba PHC and Gabil PHC which carries a cash award of Rs. 2 Lakhs and Rs. 50,000 respectively.
At Baghmara, Arts and Culture Minister, Shri R. V. Lyndoh unfurled the National flag and took the Rashtriya salute at District Government Higher Secondary School Playground. The marching contingent consisted of Meghalaya Police, BSF 141BN BSF, JNV school students, Government Higher Secondary School and Rangku Memorial School.
At Jowai, Deputy Chief Minister, Prof. R.C Laloo unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute of the 27 marching contingents which included the DEF (District Executive Force), 3rd Battalion, District Home Guard, Pipe band from the central training Institute Civil Defence & Home Guards, Shillong, Bharat Scouts and Guides, NCC from Thomas Jones Synod College, Jowai, NSS from Kiang Nangbah Government College, and 21 schools at Jrisalein Playground.
At Khliehriat, Power Minister, Shri Sniawbhalang Dhar, unfurled the National Flag and also took the Rashtriya Salute of the eleven parade contingents consisting of school students and the Meghalaya Police at Khliehriat Higher Secondary School Playground.
At Nongstoin, Home Minister, Shri H. D. R. Lyngdoh unfurled the National Flag and took the Rastriya salute of the 14 parade contingents which included Police, NCC and school students at New Nongstoin Playground.
The celebration was added more colorful, with the presentation of Tableaus from different department comprising of Soil and water conservation, industries, agriculture and forest & environment etc.
At Mawkyrwat, DCA Minister, Shri Prestone Tynsong unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya salute at Maharam Government Higher Secondary School, Mawkyrwat.
At Nongpoh, I&PR Minister, Dr. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh unfurled the National flag and took the Rashtriya salute of 15 contingents which includes Meghalaya Police, NCC Cadre, Scouts & Guides, School Students from various schools and a Band from St. Paul’s Higher Secondary School, Nongpoh at NSCA Mini Stadium, Pahamsyiem Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi District.
At Sohra Civil Sub-Division, Parliamentary Secretary, Shri Robinus Syngkon unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya salute of the marching contingents comprising of Meghalaya Police, Armed Branch Shillong, and MLP Sohra Police Station, NCC contingents of Ram Khrishna Mission School and 11 schools at Sohra Sports Stadium, Saitsohpen, Sohra.
At Mairang Civil Sub-Division, Parliamentary Secretary, Shri Kennedy C Khyriem unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya salute of the 17 parade contingents comprising of the Meghalaya Police and students at the Dommawlum Stadium, Pyndengumiong Mairang.
At Dadenggre Civil Sub-Division, Forests and Environment Minister, Shri Clement Marak unfurled the National flag and took the Rashtriya salute of the marching contingents consisting of Tiny Rose Secondary School (Boys and Girls), Dadenggre Puri Higher Secondary School (Boys and Girls) and Little Flower Secondary School (Boys and Girls).
At Amlarem Civil Sub-Division, Shri Stephanson Mukhim, Parliamentary Secretary and local MLA unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute.
At Patharkhmah Administrative Unit, Ri Bhoi District, Shri H. K. Thabah, BDO, Jirang C&RD Block unfurled the National flag and took the salute at Patharkhmah Playground. Other highlights of the day include cultural programmes and prize distribution.
At Mawshynrut Administrative Unit, Parliamentary Secretary, Shri Cherak W. Momin, unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya salute of the marching contingents at Riangdo Playground.
In this entire place where 68th Republic Day is celebrated, the Chief Guest of the function gave away the prices in various discipline of different award.
