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International women's day was observed by Kingkhap

The Kingkhap Assamese ladies association of Kharghar celebrated international women's day at Mile Stone party hall in a befitting manner. Noted journalist Sobita Goswami, welknown physician Dr. Bobbita Ghodke were invited to grace the association as guest of honour . The function started with lighting of the lamp by the honoured guest followed by the felicitation with Assamese Gamosa and a bouquet.

The kingkhap is a newly formed ladies organisation. President Deepali Das delivered the welcome address and Secretary Ruma Hazarika also spoke about the significance of women's day. Sobita Goswami presented a valuable speech on the importance of women in the society. Dr. Bobita Ghodke stressed on the subject mainly women's health-care and nutrition. The members presented a colourful cultural programme of songs and dance of Assam.

Adviser of the association Dr. Madurima Kalita highlighted the importance of female child in terms of human generation. Dr. Jyotrimoy Das also spoke a few words on the occasion. Aparup Borpuzari and Suman Verma addressed the gathering from the audience side. There was light refreshment of Assamese snacks prepared by the members of the club. The function was attended by Assamese as well as non-Assamese person of Navi Mumbai area. The entire programme was conducted and anchored by Indrani Sharma Borpujari.

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