Shillong, Jan. 28 -- Staff Reporter

SHILLONG, Jan 27:Along with the rest of the country the 71stRepublic Day was celebrated in Meghalaya on Sunday, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K. Sangmaunfurled the National Flag atPolo Ground in Shillong and took the Rashtriya Salute of 10 marching contingents comprising of 58thGTC, Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Manipur Police, Meghalaya Police DEF, 1stMLP Bn., Meghalaya Police Football Team, NCC (Boys and Girls), Meghalaya Bharat Scouts & Guides and combined Brass Band of Border Wing Home Guards, Border Security Force and ARC pipe band.

The Chief Minister handed over the U Tirot Sing Award for Art & Literature to Pradip Kurbah and Dominic Megam Sangma, Pa Togan N. Sangma ...