Haflong : Dima Hasao district celebrated the 54th District Day of on 2nd February at the N.L. Daulagupu Sports Complex, Haflong. The programme was organized by North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council in collaboration with Dima Hasao District Administration, Haflong. The event begins with cultural rally and flagged off by Chairperson of NCHAC Ranu Langthasa from council rotary and move towards Veer Sambudhan Phanglo’s statue then move towards DHSA approach road and arrived at N.L Daulagupu stadium.

The celebration has the gracious presence of distinguished Guests Nipolal Hojai, Executive Member, NCHAC, Devojit Bathari, Executive Member, NCHAC, Fleming Rupsi, MAC, NCHAC, Thai Tsho Daulagupu, ACS, Principal Secretary, NCHAC , Mukut Kemprai, Principal Secretary (N), NCHAC, i/c Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao, A.R Majumdar, ACS and other delegates graced the programme wherein various memories and anecdotes on the history of the district were shared by them.

Five renowned personalities of Dima Hasao Anupoma Naiding, Excellence in Literature & Education; Recently announced awardee of Padmashree Dr. Ramkuiwangbe Newme, Excellence in Social Work, Ramayan Tiwari, Excellence in education; Roma Bonner Excellence in Education, and Biswajit Chakraborty excellence in Sports, were also felicitated on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Chairperson of NCHAC Smt. Ranu Langthasa extended her deepest appreciation and gratitude towards the celebration of the 54th District Day.

She said that the Dima Hasao district went a long way journey in transforming itself from an Autonomous District Council to Autonomous Council in its effort to acquire more autonomy so that it could undertake important functions for the development of its people. The Dima Hasao Autonomous Council along with the present government is working hard for the welfare and all round development to the people of Dima Hasao District.

Various line Departments like Public Health Engineering, Agriculture, Sericulture, Fishery, Handloom and Textiles, DRDA, DIPRO, Industry, Health and Family Welfare, Forest, Social Welfare, Cooperation, Veterinary, Transport and Soil Conservation departments showcased their activities and materials through setting up of stalls. Colourful cultural dances, traditional sports and other events were preformed in the programme.

At the outset, the welcome address was presented by Mukut Kemprai, Principal Secretary (N), NCHAC and the celebration of the day concluded with vote of thanks given by Debanon Daulagupu,