Correspondents
JORHAT: Along with the rest of the country, in the district of Jorhat too the birth anniversary of Pandit Nehru was celebrated with great pomp and gaiety in all educational institutes and schools.
Earlier in the morning, students from various schools paid floral tributes on the portrait of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, which was followed by various competitions held at Gandhi Park where juveniles from Observation Home also took part. In most of the schools like Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Baghchung, Carmel School, HHMI, Kendriya Vidyalaya CSIR-NEIST, Army Public School, Assam Rifles Nodal School, Balya Bhawan and Junaki Sangha, Children’s Day was celebrated with much enthusiasm.
SIVASAGAR: “Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow.” These were the words of the first Prime Minister of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, whose birthday on November 14 is celebrated as Children’s Day to commemorate his love for children and his faith that proper education of children could lead to the country’s progress.
To mark this significant day, the Purna Vikash Central School, Demow Pathar, Joysagar, Sivasagar, in association with Sai Vikash celebrated the day here at Natya Mandir with a day-long programme. The event began with lighting of lamp by the chief guest, Superintendent of Police of Sivasagar, Subodh Sonowal and distinguished guests like noted social worker Saurav Chaliha, Principal of the school, Nitu Rajkumari, founders of the school. The school management also felicitated the chief guest and distinguished guests on the occasion.
The cultural extravaganza began with a prayer dance by Abhishek Barat. The distinguished guests in their respective speeches addressed the students, broadening their horizon about the significance of this day and the role of children in nation building.
DEMOW: Children’s Day was celebrated in the schools of Demow with a day-long programme on Wednesday. The programme stated with lighting the ceremonial lamp in front of the portrait of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the schools. The teachers of the schools spoke about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and encouraged the students to follow his footsteps. On the other hand, the Sonapur Social Development Society (NGO), an NGO, with supported by Mac Magic Mumbai, Demow Circle Office, Demow Municipality and Sivasagar District Child and Adolescent Cell, celebrated Children’s Day in Demow Public Hall with a day-long programme on Wednesday. The programme started with half-marathon run and after that the cultural programme competitions were held. Prizes were later given away to the winners.
HOWRAGHAT: The birth anniversary of the country’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was observed across Karbi Anglong district. Children’s Day was observed in educational institutions and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) projects by holding various competitions. Students, teachers, ICDS workers, officials and children offered floral before the portrait of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in their respective schools and ICDS projects. A wonderful programme was organized on the occasion at Langsomepi ICDS project under the initiative of Subhana Devi, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), and active support of staff of the said project.
Before offering floral tribute on the portrait of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhana Devi highlighted the contribution of Nehru to the country.
TANGLA: Along with the rest of the nation, the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru was celebrated as Children’s Day in various schools of Tangla town. Tangla Adarsha Vidyapeeth also celebrated the day with a day-long programme in a unique manner on Wednesday. A school magazine titled Buddridum was released by Nursery student Jyotishman Kashyap and his friends. An interactive session was also held which was presided over by Bhanita Boro, a student of the academy. The programme earlier started with floral tributes paid to the portrait of Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru by the students and teachers. The programme was made vibrant with speeches by the students on the life and works of Chacha Nehru and lively with performance of the students.
DOOMDOOMA: Children’s Day was celebrated at Learners High School, Rupaisiding on Wednesday to commemorate the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The programme got underway with lighting of lamp in front of the portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru by Director of the institution, Verghese Panjikoran. Thereafter, the students presented various songs and dances items that befitted the occasion. Teacher Paban Sarma also presented a song.
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