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Narendra D. Datta, (N.D. Datta) turned 85 on Sept., 26th 2008.  Only child of his parents, he was born in Manshera, Tehsil Abbottabad, Hazara, NWFP, in Sept. 1926. He had his education in Anderson School in Ipoh, Malaysia and did his Senior Cambridge Exam conducted by Cambridge University, U.K.  

Came over to India on a short visit a few days before the Japanese overran Malaysia and could not return to be with his father who had joined the INA, due to non-availability of means of conveyance.

Joined the Statesman, New Delhi as proof reader in 1943, and then worked in the Times of India, and the Hindustan Times from where he retired in Aug., 1985. Had a short stint as Press Manager in National Herald. And since 1989 he is in harness in the service of the community doing the Mohyal Mitter. He has brought out three souvenirs-1948 Conference, 1999 Conference and 2003 50th Conference (Bhopal).

Was instrumental in doing the citations of all the persons who were awarded Mohyal Gaurav, including other awards, besides the Mohyal Ratna citation in respect of Rzd. B.D. Bali, and Lt. Gen. M.L. Chhibber, President 50th Conference (Bhopal). He was GMS Secretary for approximately 14 years.

Was married to Mrs. Ved Datta on 30th January, 1948 the day Mahatma Gandhi was assasinated. Has three sons all married and well settled, the late Maj. R. Dutta-Urmil, Sudhir-Amita, Anil-Neeru, grandsons Rahul-Ruchi, Rajat-Supriya, Tarun, Karan, grand daughters Prerena, Kritika & Kanika, and great grandsons Rohan & Yuvraj. Sons Sudihr & Anil and grandson Rahul are all GMS Life Members.

He was conferred Mohyal Gaurav Award at the 50th All India Mohyal Conference Jan., 18-19, 2003 at Bhopal (M.P.).

honoured

Bk. N.D. Datta was honoured as the Seniormost Citizen of Krishna Park where he lives. He was presented a bouquet and a shawl by the area M.L.A. Shri O.P. Babar, at a grand function on 15th August, Independence Day.

nShri Prem Parkash Mehta,       r/o H.No. 5, New Colony, Opp. Old Una Bus Stand, Una Road, Hoshiarpur-146001 (Ph.: 01882-221696, Mob.: 09417174545), has donated Rs.101/- each to the GMS on the 15th birthday of his grandson, Shivam Mehta, on the 18th July 2008, and the 45th birthday of his son, Rajiv Mehta on the 29th August 2008.

nThe fifth birthday of Master Lakshit Dutta s/o Shri Rajesh Dutta & Neena Dutta and grandson of Shri Sardari Lal Dutta, Secretary MS Kathua (J&K) and Satya Wanti Dutta was celebrated on the 14th of June, 2008.  

On this happy occasion, Shri Sardari Lal Dutta donated Rs.101/- each to GMS and MS Kathua (J&K).

nThe fifteenth birthday of Km. Vaishali, daughter of Smt. Vimmi Mohan and Shri Balbir Mohan, r/o 2/1667, Behind “V’’ Block, Hakikat Nagar, Saharanpur, falls on the 9th Sept. 2008.  

On this happy occasion, Shri Balbir Mohan has donated Rs.100/- to GMS Education Fund.

70th birthday

nOn the 70th birthday of Shri Hari Sharan Datta, C4C/115, Janakpuri, New Delhi on 21st Sept. 2008, his wife Smt. Urmil Datta has donated Rs.251/- each to GMS and MS Janakpuri, New Delhi.  

Shri Datta is the son of the late Smt. Shanta Devi Datta and the late Chaudhry Ram Dass Datta of Kheri Vehra Lahore. He belongs to the same family to which the late Ch. Ganesh Dass Dutt, one of the founders of GMS, belongs. Sh. Hari Sharan is Founder Secretary of MS Janakpuri and the life member. He is also the sabha’s Representative Member in the Managing Committee of GMS.

nOn the 1st birthday on 12th Sept. 2008 of Master Parthiv Chhibber s/o Shri Lokesh Chhibber & Smt. Amita Chhibber, grandparents Shri Ram Pal Chhibber & Smt. Neeta Chhibber (of T-74, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi-110027), have donated Rs. 251/- to GMS towards the Sabha Fund.  

Best Wishes from the whole Chhibber Parivar to little Parthiv Chhibber.

54th birthday

nOn 54th birthday of Anil Datta on Aug. 11, 2008, his wife Mrs. Neeru Datta has contributed Rs.500/- to GMS to be credited to the existing family trust in the names of grandparents Bk. Khushwaqt Rai & Smt. Kunti Datta & Ved Datta (mother) Trust. They are blessed with three daughters- Prerana, Kritika & Kanika.  

Anil is the youngest son of Bk. N.D. Datta, Editor MM.

nch. g.l. datta ‘Josh’, GMS Vice-President’s 79th birthday falls on 4th Sept. 08. Josh Sahib is a liberal donor and has contributed to half a dozen trusts with the GMS. He is a Patron of the Apex Body, the Convenor of the GMS-Local Sabhas Interaction Committee, and an Urdu poet par excellence. We wish him a long and healthy life in the service of the Community.

wedding anniversary

nThe Wedding Anniversary of Shri Prem Parkash Mehta (Mohan) and Smt. Sudesh Kumari Mehta (Mohan) was celebrated on the 10th August 2008.

On this occasion, Shri Prem Parkash Mehta, r/o H.No. 5, New Colony, Opp. Old Una Bus Stand, Una Road, Hoshiarpur-146001, donated Rs.101/- to GMS.

silver jubilee marriage  anniversary

nOn his Silver Jubilee (25th) Marriage Anniversary, Shri Robin Bali, has donated Rs.500/- towards GMS Education Fund.