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Anundoram Borooah Award in Dima Hasao


The ceremonial distribution of personal laptop to students’ who secured 1st Division in the HSLC Examination 2010 in Dima Hasao District under the Honourable Chief Ministers’ Anundoram Borooah Award Scheme 2011 was held on 30th November at Cultural Institute Hall Haflong under the aegis District Administration.


The programme was attended by the Executive Member of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, Shri. Kalijoy Sengyung i/c Education as Chief Guest while the Deputy Commissioner Shri. Dilip Borthakur, IAS presided over the meeting. The ideals of Late Anundoram Barooah was invoked by the Chief Guest while giving his speech and also gave a word of inspiration to the student community to excel in their field of studies to give a good name to their homeland.


Earlier, a two minute silence prayer was held as a mark of respect to the departed souls of Late Dr.Bhupen Hazarika and Late Dr. Mamoni Raisom Goswami. Speeches were also heard from the Deputy Commissioner, Shri.Dilip Borthakur,IAS as he applauds the successful students and also inspire the student community to follow the ideals of late Anundoram Barooah . This year 190 students from 30 schools received the Award. The ceremony was also attended by Ashutosh Paul a retired Educationist, Senior Citizen Shri Somnath Upadhaya and other dignitaries including Officials, students, general public etc.


EM, DHAC, Sri Kalijay Sengyung giving away the award .




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