TURA/ JOWAI/ NONGSTOIN/ MAWKYRWAT: Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma unfurled the National Tricolour and took the Rashtriya Salute of 10 Parade Contingents on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day celebrations on Saturday here at the Dikki Bandi Stadium at Dakopgre in Tura.
In Ampati, the occasion was celebrated at Ampati and at the three C&RD block headquarters in South West Garo Hills on Saturday where Minister for Health & Family Welfare ALHek unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute before 11 parade contingents comprising of Meghalaya Police and Scouts & Guides led by DSP (Hqtr) S.R. Marak.
In South Garo Hills, it was Minister of Social Welfare, Revenue and Disaster management Krymen Shylla took Rastriya Salute in front of 9 marching contingent here at District Sports Playground in Baghmara.
At Chokpot Civil Sub Division Gambegre MLA Saleng M Sangma took the Rastriya Salute amidst three marching contingent and a huge public gathering at Government Secondary School Playground.
PHE Minister, Samlin Malngiang took the Rashtriya Salute of 14 parade contingents comprising of the Meghalaya Police, Bharat Scouts & Guides, schools at Rongrenggre Govt. Higher Secondary School playground at Williamnagar.
At Dadenggre and Resubelpara Republic Day was celebrated by unfurling the tricolour.
At Jowai, Education Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute of 24 contingents comprising of Police, NCC and schools at Jrisalein Playground. Other highlights of the day include presentation of tableau, distribution of Kayakalp award to Nartiang and Shangpung PHC, songs, dance and distribution of food package and gifts to patients at Dr. Norman Tunnel Hospital, Civil Hospital and to inmates at District Jail, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai.
At Khliehriat, Fisheries Minister, Comingone Ymbon unfurled the National flag and took the Rashtriya Salute of the 13 marching contingents led by MLP at Khliehriat Higher Secondary School playground. During the day 16 Tableau were presented by various Departments.
At Nongstoin, Tourism Minister, Metbah Lyngdoh took the Rashtriya Salute of 15 Parade contingents comprising of Police, NCC, Scouts & Guides and schools at New Nongstoin playground. The highlights of the day were tableau presentation, cultural programmes, sports and other programmes.
At Mawkyrwat, Home Minister, James K. Sangma took the Rashtriya Salute of 11 marching contingents comprising of the Police and schools at Maharam Higher Secondary School, Mawkyrwat. The other highlights of the day were tableau presentation, presentation of Kayakalp Award to Mawthawpdah PHC, cultural programmes, sports & games among others.
At Nongpoh, Transport Minister, Sniawbhalang Dhar took the Rashtriya Salute of 15 marching contingents comprising of Ri Bhoi DEF, Scouts & Guides, NCC boys and girls, schools at NSCA Mini Stadium, Pahamsyiem, Nongpoh. Tableau presentation from different departments, patriotic songs and dances and cultural programmes performed by students were the other highlights of the day.
At Mairang Civil Sub Division, Sports & Youth Affairs Minister, Banteidor Lyngdoh took the Rashtriya Salute of 13 parade contingents comprising of Police and School Students at Madan Dommawlum playground. Other highlights of the day include tableau presentation, cultural programmes, prize distribution and a trekking from Madan Dommawlum to Khudoi falls, Sohtyngkhur village.
The day was also celebrated at Sohra, Amlarem, Pynursla, Ranikor and Patharkhmah.
