Paonta, HP: Tibetan Settlement Office, Paonta organised a Losar celebration on 3 March with around forty Indian dignitaries in attendance to exhibit gratitude towards the Indian government and people. The ceremony was also aimed to raise awareness of Tibet’s struggle and strengthen relations with the locals.
The event was attended by Shri Vivek Mahajan (Sub Divisional Magistrate), Shri Ved Parkesh (Tehsildar), Shri Vivek Arora (District Welfare Officer), Shri Rashi Pal Sharma (District project Officer) and Shri Dr Madan Lal Khurna (President of Indo-Tibetan friendship society), Shri Dr Ajay Deol (BMO), Shri O P Kataria (Vice Chairman, MC) and Aninder Singh Notty (President of Vypar mandal) along with 40 others.
Settlement Officer Gelek Jamyang addressed the gathering, followed by cultural performances. The ceremony was concluded with a banquet.
-Report filed by TSO Paonta