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Integration Mela at Dima Hasao

The Dima Hasao Autonomous Council and Information & Public Relations, Assam organised a three-day 'Integration Mela' at the strife torn region of Dima Hasao at N.L Daolagupu Sports Complex, Haflong from February 21 to February 23. Inter school debate competition, Talent Hunt in the field of song, dance and music bands, talks by prominent personalities of the region and a presentation by various thrilling groups marked the three day event. The mega event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi as the chief guest while HAD Minister Khorsing Ingti, Chief Executive Member of DHAC, Debojeet Thaosen, Minister Information & Public Relations, Basanta Das and MLA GC Lathangsa had attended the event as guests of honour. Indian Idol session 3 winner Prasant Tamang gave a musical presentation on the second day. The event received overwhelming response and large numbers of enthusiastic participants turned up for preliminary rounds of competitions for talent hunt. School children participated in the debate competition. The event was organised with an aim to strengthen the peace process by creating communal and ethnic harmony.

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