Alok observes its 36th foundation day

HT Correspondent
BISWANATH CHARIALI, Jan 2: The 36th Foundation Day of Alok, a leading socio-cultural and dramatic organisation of the greater Nagsankar area was observed with a day-long programme on Sunday.
The establishment day began with hoisting of the institutional flag in front of the office building by Putul Bora, former president of Alok followed by a plantation drive. A total of 36 valuable saplings were planted in various public places of the Nagsankar area. A drawing competition was organised in the historic Nagsankar Temple premises in collaboration with Kala Bithika, a school of fine arts.
Hitesh Barua, ZPC member inaugurated the competition wherein a total of 103 students from various educational institutions participated. The competition was held in three categories. The prize distribution ceremony was held with Sarat Kumar Mahanta, former secretary of the organisation in the chair. The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Baneswar Bora, Mintu Nath, Jyoti Hazarika, Paresh Saikia, Pranab Saikia, Jitu Bora, Narayan Hazarika, Manash Hazarika besides other dignitaries. Barnali Saikia, Jyotsana Buyan and Kalyandeep Bora graced the event as judges. Mriganki Hazarika bagged the first position, Hiya Saikia, second while Ujjaini Anuradha Bora and Ankur Nath bagged third position jointly in the category A. Similarly, Anwesha Barmudoi and Swapna Sikha Bora managed to hold first and second position while Nilav Mahanta and Jyotishmita Das bagged third position jointly in category B. In the category C, Disha Bhuyan bagged the first position, while Bhoirabi Bhuyan and Barnali Barua bagged the second position jointly while Darshan Bora bagged the third position.
Putul Bora conducted the proceedings while Padmeswar Saikia offered the vote of thanks.