HT Correspondent
Biswanath Chariali, Nov 27: The 74th raising day of National Cadet Corps (NCC) was observed with a day-long programme at Dakhin Nagsankar High School on Sunday. The programme began with hoisting of the NCC flag by Navin Singh, the superintendent of police, Biswanath followed by the march-past performed by the NCC cadets of the school. The open session was held in the conference hall of the school with Ballav Chapagain, headmaster in the chair.
Addressing the open session as a chief guest, Biswanath SP Navin Singh said the role of NCC towards nation building process is praiseworthy. He also motivated cadets to join NDA (National Defence Academy) and other allied armed forces. SP Singh also provided basic information on how to be an APS-IPS officer. He also encouraged the students to join the police force.
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Dr. Chinta Mani Sarmah, principal of Biswanath College graced the occasion as an appointed speaker. During his address Dr. Sarmah provided basic information on how to join IMA (Indian Military Academy), NDA (National Defence Academy) and other arm forces. He also traced the glorious history of NCC since its inception.
The event was also addressed by Nayan Mani Saikia, associate NCC officer of Nagsankar HS as guest of honour. Anjan Baskota, associate NCC officer of Dakhin Nagsankar High School conducted the proceedings of the session. The session was attended by Uttam Nath, secretary of Sootea Press Club as guest of honour. The event was also attended by Chandra Kanta Sarma, founder retired headmaster, Lila Kanta Sarma, Bhabai Sarma, Rishi Raj Sarma, Premlal Dahal, Narad Upadhyaya, Ganga Dhakal, Purna Kumar Sarma beside parents, teachers, ex-students and others.
A series of cultural events were performed by the students. The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony. Notably, the NCC Raising Day has been celebrated on the fourth Sunday of November every year in the country.
