INDIA'S UNSUNG HERO - MAJOR DURGA  MALLA

It may be the very first time that many of you are hearing his name. Major Durga Malla was the first Gorkha Soldier among the Indian Gorkhas of the Indian National Army (INA) who dedicated his life to the independence of India.

Malla was born in July 1913 at Doiwala near Dehradun to Khas Thakuri/Chetri of the Gorkha Indians. He was the eldest son of Nb Sub Ganga Malla. Malla was a ninth grade student when Mahatma Gandhi led his countrymen in the Dandi March for independence in 1930. He attracted attention for his public statements against the British. In 1931, at the age of 18, he moved to Dharamshala and joined the2/1 Gorkha rifles. His patriotism brought him closer to the Indian National Army of Netaji Shubhas Chandra Bose.

In 1942, Malla joined the INA. His skills and dedication to duty earned him the rank of Major and he was called to work for the INA. While gathering information about the enemy, he was captured on March 27, 1944 near Kohima. He was sentenced to death by the court of Trial at Red Fort in New Delhi. However, before the death sentence was executed, the authorities tried to force him to confess his rebellion. His wife was brought to the prison cell, but Malla did not succumb to the pressure.

The last words he spoke to his wife were – ‘The sacrifice I am offering shall not go in vain. India will be free. I am confident. This is only a matter of time, Sharda! Don’t worry, crores of Hindustanis are with you.’

In 1944, Major Durga Malla was sent to the gallows.

To honour Malla, a statue donated by the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, a national body of the Indian Gorkhas was unveiled at the Parliament House Complex by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2004. In attendance were Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Lok Shabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee and other dignitaries. August 25, the day of his execution, is celebrated as Balidan Diwas by Indians all over the world.

Let us take inspiration from this great freedom fighter to do something for our country. Jai Hind!


 

INDIA'S UNSUNG HERO - KAMALA DEVI CHATTOPADHYAY   

Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay   was born on 3rd April 1903 was an Indian social reformer and freedom activists. She was most remembered for her contribution to the Indian independence movement, for being the driving force behind the renaissance of Indian handicraft, handlooms and theater in independent India and for upliftment of the socio-economic standard of Indian women by pioneering the co-operation. She is the first lady in India to stand in election from madras constituency   although she lost in the election but she pioneered the path for the women in India.                       

Several cultural institution in India today exist because of her vision including the national school of drama, Sangeet natak academy, central cottage industries emporium and the craft council of India. She stressed the significant role which handicrafts and cooperative grass root movement play in the social and economic upliftment of the Indian people. To this end she with stood great opposition both before and after independence from the power centers.

In 1974 she was awarded the sangeet natak academy fellowship, the highest honour conferred by the Sangeet natak academy, Indiaʹs national academy of music, dance and drama. She was conferred with Padma Bhusan and Padma Vibhushan by government of India in 1955 and 1987 respectively. She is also known as Hatkargha Maa for her works in handloom sector.

By- Govinda Sharma

 INDIA'S UNSUNG HERO - KHUDIRAM BOSE

The spirit of India is incomplete without our unsung heroes, their ethos and principles ought to be recalled and respected. India is a land, which has given birth to, many great souls. It is a birth place of much great freedom. Among such unsung heroes today I am going to say about Khudiram Bose, Khudiram Bose was born on 3rd dec 1889, who was an Indian revolutionary from Bengal Presidency who opposed British rule in India. For his role in the Muzaffarpur conspiracy case, along with Prafulla Chaki, he was sentenced to death.

Khudiram, along with Prafulla Chaki, attempted to assassinate a British judge, MagistrateKingsford, by throwing bombs on the carriage but he survived, and the throwing of bombs resulted in the death of two British women. Prafulla shot himself before the arrest. Khudiram was arrested and trialed for the murder of the two women, ultimately being sentenced to death.

At the time of his hanging Khudiram was 18 years, 8 months, 11 days and 10 hours old making him the second youngest revolutionary in India.

It is an attempt to recall and remember forgotten heroes of our freedom struggle the respect towards unsung heroes is to remember the sacrifices of brave souls and make ourselves proud to be a part of such a great country.

By- Anchal Mishra, Class- XI Science


 KOTWAL DHAN SINGH

Kotwal Dhan Singh, also known as Dhunna Singh, was an Indian Kotwal (Police Chief) of Meerut. He was born on 27th November, 1820 in Panchali village, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. KotwalDhan Singh played a significant role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He was a key figure in the tribal uprisings in Southern Rajputana, particularly in Mewar, Banswara and Partapgarh.

Dhan Singh was the head of police station in Meerut during the first war of independence. On 10th may 1857, a rebellion against the British East India Company broke out in Meerut. As the Kotwal of the city, his job was to protect the city. However, many of his officers deserted his force on that day, either to join the rebellion or to escape the rebel’s fury. The city saw a large-scale rioting, plunder and murder. When two of his chowkidars (Guards) apprehended two men for stealing horses, he asked them not to make arrest, fearing reprisals from the rebels. Around midnight, he was called to the house of a Bengali man, which was being plundered by a huge group of armed Gurjars’. His chowkidars arrested the plunderers but he restrained them from using force against the Gurjars. Hethen released those men with the loot, after the group agreed to go away. Heard several other policemen later deserted the force. He is believed to have fled thousands of villagers from all across the Meerut district to the city’s jail. According to the official records, the rebels released 839 prisoners. They were among the rebels who participated in the siege of Delhi. After there bullion was suppressed, he was hanged by the British on 4th July, 1857 for his role in the revolt at Meerut. He is believed to have freed more than 800 native prisoners. His statue stands in the same police station where he served as a Kotwal for almost two centuries ago from now.

Aside from a few personalities, we have all read about and know it is unfortunate that the names of so many great freedom fighters are still unknown to us. Dhan Singh is one of them. We should recognize their immense contribution towards the country.

Blairingdao Ponglo, Class (IX)

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

 

VIVEKANANDA KENDRA VIDYALAYA (NEEPCO) UMRANGSO

Ø                      ACADEMIC EXPERIMENTS:

·        Class wise intersections with student from Class VI to XII

·        Sitting with Parents and Students together to aware parents’ role.

·        Continuous test one month before Final Exam from class III to XII

·        Remedial Classes for weak students from Class IV to XI

·        Mathematics workshop for students to create interest in Maths

·        Science workshopcum exhibition for interested students to create interest in science.

·        Traditional Food Festival for Class VI: The theme of this festival was to create awareness about:

*    Ingredients used to prepare different foods

*    Budgeting

*    Profit & Losses

*    Food values etc.

 

·        To improve Spoken English, everyday one new word to be learnt by the students holding in a small paper whole day. Finally writing the same word in a diary date-wise.

·        Training of teachers for using interactive Smart Boards

·        ABL Demonstration Session for the Parents after workshop

 

Ø ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIMENT:

·        Core team, CCA team&Examination department sit together to take any important decision.

·        Daily assigned work diary of office staff.

·        Maintenance of daily school diary.

· Live/edited videos uploaded in ‘School YouTube Channel’ after every activities/programme/event in the school.

Annual School Callender prepared with desired activities prescribed by CBSE & VKSPV norms

 

Ø  KENDRA RELATED:

 

·        Amrit Parivar Sanmelan was conducted in the School Campus and four groups were made:

o   Dalmia

o   Govinda Nagar

o   Umrangso Market

o   NEEPCO Campus

 

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