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Cyclist Anil Mahanta Felicitated at Nazira

Wellknown cyclist of Nazira Anil Mahanta who was trying to achieve the Guinness World Record of covering the greatest distance in 48 hours short lapsed by 660 meters cycling on the bank of historic Barboruah Tank of Nazira from last March 8 to 10 was able to getting his name recorded as cyclist in the India Book of Records. For his grand success the civil administration of Nazira feliciated him June 20. In the feliciation programme Cyclist Mahanta offered his thanks to his Sponsors BSA Cycle company and well wishers.

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