Meritorious students feted by Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad
NAMRUP :- In an effort to inspire the students the meritorious students who excelled in HSLC and HS examinations were feted at a programme held in BVFCL Officers Club organised by Namrup Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad regional committee on Sunday. The event presided over by Diganta Gogoi initiated with a religious prayer in a bid to gain prosperity and blessing from the almighty to all the meritorious student for their bright future . The programme was graced as chief guest by BVFCL Chief Administrative officer, Pranab Kumar Bhattacharjee. Speaking on the ocassion, general secretary of Tai Ahom Kristi Kendra Tileswar Borah laid emphasis on exemplifying ancient universities like Nalanda University which was established on 427 B.C. "Our ancient education system was on top notch than modern education system and for that reason the foreign nations have adopted the Indian Culture, and even prayers are made compulsory in their academics." ,he added. The event was also attended by senior citizen Puwal Boruah , District Publishing secretary Manash Pratim Gogoi , Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad Regional President Papu Chaliha , Principal of BVFCL HS School Namrup Hiranya Hazarika among many others..
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