Republic Day celebration in Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, January 27 2013 :
Thousands came to TNL Ground to attend the 64th Republic Day celebration at Ukhrul town.
The venue was well decorated to welcome the National festival.
Cultural shows from Teinem and Hungpung village, Gujarati dance and band display from Assam Rifle contingent, march pass parade by 34 contingents of Police force, NCC Cadets, schools and band party were the main highlieghts.
Ukhrul SDPO S Selvan was the parade commander.
The celebration was graced by Sudhan R, Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul as chief guest.
In his speech, Sudan highlighted different national flagship programmes implemented in 2012 .
He also stressed on citizens' integrity instead of diluting democracy.
He also called on different organisations and groups to come to the negotiating table for development and shun any form violence.
Cash prize and certificates were awarded to the dedicated agencies for undertaking different developmental works in Ukhrul district in 2012 .
Recipients of SSA 2012 prizes were R Ringkahao of Ukhrul Higher Secondary School (1st position), AS Ramyo of Challou Primary School (2nd position), M Awungshi Kuingai of Primary School (3rd position), Themson Jajo of Lower Khoripok (3rd position) .
Recipients of MGNREGS 2012 prizes were W Ngamchuipei Teinem LM Block (1st position), Anderson Jajo of Tamaran Kasom Khullen (2nd position) and KS Wonmaya Leingangching of Phungyar (3rd position) .
Recipients of BADP 2012 prizes were M Lureiphy Shirui Chingkha of Ukhrul (1st position), Shanrei A Shatsang Challou of Chingai (2nd position), AS Ramyo of Challou Chingai (3rd position) .
Recipients of MSDP 2012 prizes were Rockson Shimray Leihoram of Kasom Khullen (1st position), RH Shangrei Chungkha of Phungyar (2nd position) and Luckyson Chamroy Halang of Ukhrul (3rd position) .
JNV Scout Lambui of Alice Christian Higher Secondary School Senior Boys and Girls bagged the 1st prize in the competition.
Consolation prizes were given to all the March pass contingents in cash, sport items and certificates.