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Pakim Palatine College turns 7
 
Our Correspondent
PAKYONG, September 2: The students of Pakim Palatine College today staged colourful cultural programmes, marking the 6th foundation day of the institute here today.
Students who performed well in their exams were awarded on the occasion. Advisor STCS Nima Thing, who was present as the chief guest handed over the excellent award in BSc to Rahul Rai, while Tankanath Dhital was given excellent award in BA. Similarly, Sonam Laden was given excellent award in BBA, followed by L. Basanta Singh in BCA and as well as Pride of Palatine College 2010. The award comprised of certificate and a souvenir.
The Chairman of the College Rup Raj Ra informed that Palatine College complex will come up in Rai Gaon, above JNV School where they will have lecture hall, teachers’ quarters, auditorium, play grounds and laboratory facilities for which a detailed project report, he added has been completed. He also congratulated all the students who have passed out their third year Exam under North Bengal University.
The chief guest in his address asked the students from Bhutan and other north eastern studying to tell their friends about the peaceful environment of Sikkim. “We are in the age of education, knowledge and competition and so students should be educated but not with the sole purpose of getting jobs,” he said adding that education should rekindle moral attitude towards changing the society into a friendly and peaceful place. Mr. Thing also congratulated and expressed best wishes to the founder of the Palatine College on its 6th Foundation Day.
Also present on the occasion were former Zilla Panchayat president (East) PN Kazi, Principal Dikling Senior Secondary, Principal Palatine College, lecturers, local gentries and students of the college.
 
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Area : 7096 Sq Km
Capital : Gangtok
Altitude: 5,840 ft
Population: 6.10 Lakhs
Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 ft. to over 28,509 ft above sea level
Climate:
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