Sikkim celebrates 76th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

GANGTOK, July 7.The celebrations marking the 76th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sara Jhe Dophenling Gumpa saw the assembly of devotees from all over capital to pay their tributes along with offering of prayers. The dignitaries who joined the two day long birthday celebrations of His Holiness were Minister HRDD Mr. N K Pradhan along with Minister for Power Mr. Sonam Gyatso, Area MLA Mr. Dorjee Namgyal and Deputy Mayor (GMC) Mr. Shakti Singh Choudhary.

The cheerful scenario was reverberating with traditional Tibetan folklore presented by school students and students from performing arts Kalimpong. Apart from lot of dancing enjoyed by the gathered devotees, there was musical burlesque of modern Tibetan songs by the band of 7 Vikas Regiment from Rabongla.

The struggle of Tibetans was captured in the frames in the Monastery under the title, “Journey in Exile” and “Long Look Home Ward”. A Photo Exhibition was inaugurated by the chief guest Minister HRDD Mr. N K Pradhan on the occasion of the birth day celebration of HH the Dalai Lama. Mr. Pradhan on the auspicious occasion said that words are less when speaking about a person of the stature of His Holiness. Adding more Mr. Pradhan stated that The Dalai Lama’s teachings are an ocean of wisdom and everyone should make an endeavor to assimilate them in their daily lives in order to make this land worth living.

IInd Division Football S-League 2011@Gangtok

GANGTOK, July 3.The Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Mr. NK Pradhan chaired the inaugural match of the “2nd Division S-League 2011” on 2nd of July here at Paljor Stadium accompanied by the Secretary Sports Department, Mr. Karma P Bhutia, organized by the Sikkim Football Association (SFA).

After a decade, SFA has conducted the I-League matches with great expectation in a newly laid astro turf, for uplifting the budding players from the state. It is learnt that the league will conclude on 27th of August. The first day of the 2nd Division match was played between Central Pandam and Lower Arithang FC where central Pandam defeated Lower Arithang FC by 3 points to nil whereas in the second match UTB FC Jorethang defeated UBFC Rabong with 7 goals against 1. On the second day, that is on 3rd July the match was played between Bhaleydunga FC West Sikkim and Middle Arithang, Bhaleydunga FC scored four goals to nil where as in the second match Brotherhood scored three goal against two and defeated Tathengchen FC. The matches played on the first day of the 2nd Division S- league went well and the most interesting part was that a huge number of spectators were present to see the match.

Deputy Director (Coaching) Sports Department Mr. Thupden Rapgyal while speaking to Sikkim Mailsaid that “We do hope that the 2nd Division S- league matches will be successful and ensure that we have the best team this time selected for playing the first league matches to be played in the days to come ” added Mr. Rapgyal.
A total of 12 teams from across the state have taken part which appears to be a very good participation. Adding further Mr. Rapgyal said that, we had never seen any teams playing with such enthusiasm but the excitement in the players to play and perform in turf is extraordinary; in discovering their skills in this format of game. “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the State Government for providing such a platform for the footballers here in the capital” was shared by one of the football team
during the match, added Mr. Rapgyal.

Further more Mr. Rapgyal stated that, all the teams are equally competitive and SFA is looking forward in selecting the best two team from this league to perform in the 1st Division I-League matches to be organized in a month’s time.

Gangtok School celebrates golden jubilee

Gangtok,Nov03: Pabyok Secondary School, Naitam, under Syari Constituency celebrated its Golden Jubilee on November 1. The school was established in 1959. The function comprised of different colourful cultural shows, painting exhibition, handicraft exhibition, play and debate competition among the wards.

Mr. N.K. Pradhan, Minister for Human Resource Development Department was the chief guest of the programmed which was attended by Speaker, SLA, Mr. K.T.Gyaltsen, Sangha MLA Mr. Phituk Tshering Lama, MLA Mr. B.B Rai, former MLA Mr. IB Rai as guests of honour. Souvenir of the school was released and six locals were felicitated for their contribution in foundation of this school. Students of Pabyok school Dr. Dhruba Rai and former MLA IB Rai were also felicitated during by the school. A token of appreciation was presented to Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling and Speaker Mr. Gyaltsen by the school.
Mr. Pradhan, chief guest, in his address informed state government’s plan to connect every government school with online internet facilities. He said this initiative is to make every student of rural area aware by getting access to every information. “Today’s students have to be ready for every challenge and we are determined to make them ever ready in every field”.
“For imparting quality education”, Mr. Pradhan said, “we are preparing quality teachers. Skilfull and well trained teachers are the demand of the time and we are putting every effort for it”. He asked the school management to enroll more students. “The strength of student roll will help you getting your every demand”, he said referring to the demands of school managing committee. The Minister assured sanction of an additional six-room building for the school upon discussion with the Chief Minister.
Speaker Mr. Gyaltsen said the state government is keen on developing this area as a tourist destination. Every developmental scheme should reach every people. Headmistress Rosaline Lama presented annual report of the school.