Pratidin Channel celebrates its 1st anniversary

MUKESH SHARMA: KALIMPONG, June 23: In terms of journalism the Kalimpong Sub Division is regarded much advanced in the whole of Darjeeling District. The Kalimpong Pratidin Channel today celebrated its 1st anniversary under the Presidentship of the Principal of Clooney College, Dr RB Bhujel and under the leadership of journalist Khadka Chettri at Ramkrishna Rang Manch. Representatives of various political parties, authorities of different organizations and representatives of NGOs were present during the celebrations. On the occasion, the Pratidin family also honoured the family of Late Nirman Rai, a journalist of Himalchuli and Janpath newspapers who was brutally murdered on April 10, 1988 during the end of 1986 Gorkhaland agitation. It may be recalled that the brave journalist’s part of a body was found at near Damber Chowk on April 12, 1988. Late Rai’s sister, Krishna Kumari Rai was presented with a eulogy letter, shawl and a memento marking a tribute to him. Also during the celebrations, the 12th edition of Paryawaran Chetna was also released which is being published under journalist Bhuwan Khanal. The programme was coordinated by Sita Ram Kafley. The school students along with the children and artists of various Dance organizations also presented a cultural dance programme.