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80th Independence Day Celebrations Commence at Kyongsa Stadium, Gyalshing
Gyalshing, August 15 (IPR): The 80th Independence Day celebrations commenced with great enthusiasm at Kyongsa Stadium, Gyalshing, today. Minister for Housing and Buildings and Labour Departments-cum-Area MLA (Yangthang), Mr Bhim Hang Limboo, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The Chief Guest was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival and was received by District Collector, Gyalshing, Mr Tenzing D. Denzongpa; Superintendent of Police, Gyalshing, Ms Paru Ruchal; Chairman, RDD, Mr Narayan Khatiwara; Additional District Collector, Gyalshing, Mr Suresh Rai; Sub-Divisional Magistrates; and Heads of Offices.
The programme commenced with a Guard of Honour presented by the Sikkim Police. The Chief Guest thereafter hoisted the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem presented by PM Shri GGSSS, Kyongsa, formally marking the commencement of the Independence Day celebrations.
The ceremony featured a March Past by contingents of the Sikkim Police, SSB, Forest Department and students, along with a School Band display by PM Shri GSSS, Pelling. Khadas were also presented to the Chief Guest and dignitaries as part of the ceremonial proceedings.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr Rajesh Thapa, CEO/Education, followed by the reading of the Governor of Sikkim’s message by the District Collector, Gyalshing, and the message of the Chief Minister of Sikkim by the Additional District Collector, Gyalshing.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Mr Bhim Hang Limboo extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. He highlighted the significance of Independence Day and called upon everyone to uphold the values of unity, patriotism, responsibility and collective progress. He also appreciated the contributions of government officials, students, cultural groups, security personnel and the public in making the celebrations meaningful and successful.
A Felicitation Programme was organised to honour recipients of the District Meritorious Service Award 2026 for their dedicated service and contributions:
● Mr Arun Kumar Chettri, ASI/WT, Officer-in-Charge, Communication, Gyalshing District Police
● Mr Bishal Shanker, SIA, IPR, Gyalshing
● Mr Yang Tshering Lepcha, Lance Naik, PSO to DC, Gyalshing, Election Cell
● Ms Anu Pradhan, DEO, Gyalshing
● Mr Muksam Subba, Office Assistant, LR&DMD
● Ms Dikila Radupa, ORT, DDMA
● Mr Sandeep Subba, VGRA, RDD
● Mr Sancha Hang Subba, DEO/DDMA, Agriculture
● Mr Mingma Norbu Lepcha, Driver to DC, Gyalshing, LR&DMD
● Mr Dhan Kumar Rai, Security Assistant to ADC, Gyalshing, LR&DMD
● Mr Damber Bahadur Rai, LNK, Darap Outpost, Police
● Mr Samjana Limboo, Panchayat Accounts Assistant/Hee GPU and BLO (Hee ‘A’), Rural Development Department
● Mr Laxmi Kant Khatiwada, Gram Rozgar Sahayak, Gitang-Karmatar and BLO (Bongten), Rural Development Department
The programme also included the felicitation of Shrayan Kumar Awardees under Gyalshing District:
● Mr Binod Limboo, Nambo-Sindrabong
● Mr Chabi Hang Limboo, Darap Singpneng
● Mr Yanu Raj Chettri, Singyang Chumbung
● Mr Bhir Bahadur Darjee, Wangtey
● Mr Hari Prasad Sharma, Yangthang
● Ms Nimkela Bhutia, Lingchom Tikjya
● Mr Dawa Bhutia, Tikjuk-Kyongsa
Recipients felicitated by various departments of Gyalshing District included Mr Ashish Rai, LNK/FM, Sikkim Fire & Emergency Services; Dr Nim Narboo Bhutia, Senior Consultant (ENT), Health & Family Welfare Department; Ms Padma Kumari Chettri, ANS/DQC, Health & Family Welfare Department; Mr Lok Nath Sharma, Block Officer, Environment & Soil Conservation Division, Forest and Environment Department; Mr Hem Kumar Chettri, Accountant, Building & Housing; Mr Amber Bdr. Gurung, Supervisor, Building & Housing; Mr Dai Dhoj Limboo, Lineman, Power Department; Mr Jiwan Tamang, Safaikarmachari, Urban Development Department; Mr Duk Bir Rai, UDC, Education; Mr Suk Deo Rai and Ms Tarmit Lepcha, Office Attendants, Gyalshing District Zilla Panchayat; Ms Yuomanti Rai, Senior Accounts Assistant, State Bank of Sikkim, Gyalshing; Mr B.S. Subba, Panchayat Inspector-cum-Block Coordination, Chongrang, RDD; Ms Ongmu Lepcha, Senior Accountant, Gyalshing RDD; Mr Indra Man Limboo, In-Charge, Plastic Waste Management Unit (PWMU), RDD; Mr Kulzong Gurung, PDA, Yangthang GPU, RDD; and Ms Yangchen Bhutia, Junior Village Administrative Assistant, RDD.
The event was also attended by Mr Surat Gurung, ADC (Development); Mr Karma Sherpa, Additional Director, Horticulture; senior officers from the District; APS to HCM, OSD’s, School heads; Zilla panchayat, Teachers, Student and the public at Large.
The day also witnessed the felicitation of beneficiaries under Aama Sahayog Yojana 2026, District School Toppers in the 2026 Board Examinations, including four Class XII toppers and one Class X topper, as well as the Best Contingent.
The celebrations continued with a vibrant cultural programme featuring Maruni Dance by GSS, Middle Gyalshing; Patriotic Dance by Kidzee Globus International; Rai Dance by Nova Bliss School, Tikjuk; ‘Vande Mataram’ presented in sign language by BAC, Gyalshing; Lepcha Dance by DIET, Gyalshing; Bhutia Dance by GSSS, Sakyong; Limboo Dance by GSSS, Lingchom; Nepali Dance by PM Shri GSSS, Pelling; and Patriotic Dance by PM Shri GGSSS, Kyongsa.
A major highlight of the day was the Open Football Tournament played between Gyalshing Police and Siniolchu FC. Siniolchu FC emerged victorious with a 1–0 win. Mr Robin Chettri of Siniolchu FC was adjudged the Best Player of the tournament.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mr Aman Jogi, AO/LR&DMD.
The programme was hosted by Ms Anjana Chettri, Office Assistant, O/o the ADC (Dev), RDD/Gyalshing, and Ms Banita Sharma, Nepali Translator, IPR Department, Gyalshing.
The Chief Guest was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival and was received by District Collector, Gyalshing, Mr Tenzing D. Denzongpa; Superintendent of Police, Gyalshing, Ms Paru Ruchal; Chairman, RDD, Mr Narayan Khatiwara; Additional District Collector, Gyalshing, Mr Suresh Rai; Sub-Divisional Magistrates; and Heads of Offices.
The programme commenced with a Guard of Honour presented by the Sikkim Police. The Chief Guest thereafter hoisted the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem presented by PM Shri GGSSS, Kyongsa, formally marking the commencement of the Independence Day celebrations.
The ceremony featured a March Past by contingents of the Sikkim Police, SSB, Forest Department and students, along with a School Band display by PM Shri GSSS, Pelling. Khadas were also presented to the Chief Guest and dignitaries as part of the ceremonial proceedings.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr Rajesh Thapa, CEO/Education, followed by the reading of the Governor of Sikkim’s message by the District Collector, Gyalshing, and the message of the Chief Minister of Sikkim by the Additional District Collector, Gyalshing.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Mr Bhim Hang Limboo extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. He highlighted the significance of Independence Day and called upon everyone to uphold the values of unity, patriotism, responsibility and collective progress. He also appreciated the contributions of government officials, students, cultural groups, security personnel and the public in making the celebrations meaningful and successful.
A Felicitation Programme was organised to honour recipients of the District Meritorious Service Award 2026 for their dedicated service and contributions:
● Mr Arun Kumar Chettri, ASI/WT, Officer-in-Charge, Communication, Gyalshing District Police
● Mr Bishal Shanker, SIA, IPR, Gyalshing
● Mr Yang Tshering Lepcha, Lance Naik, PSO to DC, Gyalshing, Election Cell
● Ms Anu Pradhan, DEO, Gyalshing
● Mr Muksam Subba, Office Assistant, LR&DMD
● Ms Dikila Radupa, ORT, DDMA
● Mr Sandeep Subba, VGRA, RDD
● Mr Sancha Hang Subba, DEO/DDMA, Agriculture
● Mr Mingma Norbu Lepcha, Driver to DC, Gyalshing, LR&DMD
● Mr Dhan Kumar Rai, Security Assistant to ADC, Gyalshing, LR&DMD
● Mr Damber Bahadur Rai, LNK, Darap Outpost, Police
● Mr Samjana Limboo, Panchayat Accounts Assistant/Hee GPU and BLO (Hee ‘A’), Rural Development Department
● Mr Laxmi Kant Khatiwada, Gram Rozgar Sahayak, Gitang-Karmatar and BLO (Bongten), Rural Development Department
The programme also included the felicitation of Shrayan Kumar Awardees under Gyalshing District:
● Mr Binod Limboo, Nambo-Sindrabong
● Mr Chabi Hang Limboo, Darap Singpneng
● Mr Yanu Raj Chettri, Singyang Chumbung
● Mr Bhir Bahadur Darjee, Wangtey
● Mr Hari Prasad Sharma, Yangthang
● Ms Nimkela Bhutia, Lingchom Tikjya
● Mr Dawa Bhutia, Tikjuk-Kyongsa
Recipients felicitated by various departments of Gyalshing District included Mr Ashish Rai, LNK/FM, Sikkim Fire & Emergency Services; Dr Nim Narboo Bhutia, Senior Consultant (ENT), Health & Family Welfare Department; Ms Padma Kumari Chettri, ANS/DQC, Health & Family Welfare Department; Mr Lok Nath Sharma, Block Officer, Environment & Soil Conservation Division, Forest and Environment Department; Mr Hem Kumar Chettri, Accountant, Building & Housing; Mr Amber Bdr. Gurung, Supervisor, Building & Housing; Mr Dai Dhoj Limboo, Lineman, Power Department; Mr Jiwan Tamang, Safaikarmachari, Urban Development Department; Mr Duk Bir Rai, UDC, Education; Mr Suk Deo Rai and Ms Tarmit Lepcha, Office Attendants, Gyalshing District Zilla Panchayat; Ms Yuomanti Rai, Senior Accounts Assistant, State Bank of Sikkim, Gyalshing; Mr B.S. Subba, Panchayat Inspector-cum-Block Coordination, Chongrang, RDD; Ms Ongmu Lepcha, Senior Accountant, Gyalshing RDD; Mr Indra Man Limboo, In-Charge, Plastic Waste Management Unit (PWMU), RDD; Mr Kulzong Gurung, PDA, Yangthang GPU, RDD; and Ms Yangchen Bhutia, Junior Village Administrative Assistant, RDD.
The event was also attended by Mr Surat Gurung, ADC (Development); Mr Karma Sherpa, Additional Director, Horticulture; senior officers from the District; APS to HCM, OSD’s, School heads; Zilla panchayat, Teachers, Student and the public at Large.
The day also witnessed the felicitation of beneficiaries under Aama Sahayog Yojana 2026, District School Toppers in the 2026 Board Examinations, including four Class XII toppers and one Class X topper, as well as the Best Contingent.
The celebrations continued with a vibrant cultural programme featuring Maruni Dance by GSS, Middle Gyalshing; Patriotic Dance by Kidzee Globus International; Rai Dance by Nova Bliss School, Tikjuk; ‘Vande Mataram’ presented in sign language by BAC, Gyalshing; Lepcha Dance by DIET, Gyalshing; Bhutia Dance by GSSS, Sakyong; Limboo Dance by GSSS, Lingchom; Nepali Dance by PM Shri GSSS, Pelling; and Patriotic Dance by PM Shri GGSSS, Kyongsa.
A major highlight of the day was the Open Football Tournament played between Gyalshing Police and Siniolchu FC. Siniolchu FC emerged victorious with a 1–0 win. Mr Robin Chettri of Siniolchu FC was adjudged the Best Player of the tournament.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mr Aman Jogi, AO/LR&DMD.
The programme was hosted by Ms Anjana Chettri, Office Assistant, O/o the ADC (Dev), RDD/Gyalshing, and Ms Banita Sharma, Nepali Translator, IPR Department, Gyalshing.
