Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Sikkim Manipal University celebrates Independence Day

GANGTOK, Aug 17: The Sikkim Manipal University celebrated the 63rd Independence Day.
The National flag was hoisted by Prof. (Dr) R N Salhan, Dean SMIMS, followed by parade by Home guards & Security guards.
The programme began with a speech by the Dean, SMIMS who emphasized on the contributions made by the Indian leaders & freedom fighters in their struggle in the national movement. The Dean also highlighted the etiquette of being a good student and the importance of all categories of job levels.
The staffs & children of SMU family actively participated in the various cultural programme and patriotic songs.
The SMU family including Prof.(Dr) R N Salhan Dean- SMIMS, Prof(Dr) Sanjiba Dutta-DMS, CRH, Prof (Dr) Suvamoy Chakraborty- DMS, CRH & Prof (Dr) Sudip Dutta- DMS with the coordination of Mr. Rajen Gurung- contractor, Patient Canteen, CRH, joined together to distribute fruits and sweets to all the patients of Central Referral Hospital on the occasion