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Itanagar, Feb 14 : A memorial will be set up in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang to keep alive the sacrifice and bravery of Major Ralengnao ‘Bob’ Khathing, who had established Indian administrative control over the border town 70 years ago. Before February 1951, Tawang, despite being part of India since 1914 through the Simla Convention, was administered from Lhasa. Officials said that it was a historic “Valentine’s Day” celebration here at Tawang – when respect and love showered to late Major Khathing – as the works for establishing the memorial were formally began on Sunday. Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said he would request the Union Education Ministry to include the story of Major Khathing in school text books.
URL copied Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing A memorial will be set up in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang to keep alive the sacrifice and bravery of Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing, who had established Indian administrative control over the border town 70 years ago. Before February 1951, Tawang, despite being part of India since 1914 through the Simla Convention, was administered from Lhasa. Officials said that it was a historic "Valentine's Day" celebration here at Tawang - when respect and love showered to late Major Khathing - as the works for establishing the memorial were formally began on Sunday. Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said he would request the Union Education Ministry to include the story of Major Khathing in school textbooks.
A memorial will be set up in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang to keep alive the sacrifice and bravery of Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing, who had established Indian administrative control over the border town 70 years ago.Before February 1951, Tawang, ...
ET Politics NEWS Powered by Will request Education Ministry to include the story of Major Khathing in school text books: Kiren Rijiju SECTIONS Will request Education Ministry to include the story of Major Khathing in school text books: Kiren RijijuBy Share Synopsis Major Kathing, who established Indian administrative control over Tawang way back in 1951, will now have a memorial set up by the Arunachal Pradesh government at Tawang, land for which will be donated by the people of Tawang. GUWAHATI: It was literally a historic valentine’s day celebration at Tawang – that of love of Tawang for Major Ralengnao ‘Bob’ Khathing. Union Minister of State Kiren Rijiju said he will request the education ministry to include the story of Major Khathing in school text books.
A memorial will be set up in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang to keep alive the sacrifice and bravery of Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing, who had established Indian administrative control over the border town 70 years ago.Before February 1951, Tawang, ...