650 participants turn up for Rilbong Centennial Run

Shillong, Oct 2: As part of centennial celebrations, the Rilbong Durga Puja Committee organised Rilbong Puja Centennial Run  on Friday.

The Centennial Run was flagged off at 6 am from Rhino Museum Point by a 79-year-old veteran runner from Mawkyrwat.

Participants finished at the Rilbong Ground, which has been converted into the Puja pandal for the centenary celebrations.

Following the run, breakfast was served to participants, after which the prize distribution ceremony was held at around 9.30 am.

Senior officials, including D.P. Wahlang, Osmand Nongbri, and other dignitaries attended the event.

Hailing the event, which witnessed around 650 participants, Chairman of the Marathon Committee, Jayanta  Sen, and Convener, Anish Choudhari, thanked the district administration, police, media, participants and supporters, especially Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank and all the volunteers who made the Rilbong Centennial Run 2026 a grand success.

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories