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Dr Krishna Prasad Sinha: A doctor par excellence By: Debashish Sinha

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Lt. Dr. Krishna Prasad Sinha & Rasomoi Devi   Dr Krishna Prasad Sinha: A doctor par excellence               By Debashish Sinha     “The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence.” ― Rabindranath Tagore November 24, 1907 – the day on which Dr Krishna Prasad Sinha was born to Late Thakurdan Singha and Late Mithailaima Devi at Chiporsangan under Hailakandi Sub-Division in Cachar district (now Hailakandi district). He was the eldest among the siblings. Since childhood, Dr KP Sinha was a bright student and always secured the first place in every class. He cleared his Entrance Examination (now HSLC) from Silchar Govt. Boys School, Silchar, during the British regime in 1927. In 1932, Dr KP Sinha passed the Licentiate in Medical Practice (LMP) examination from the Medical College, Bengal (now Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata) with flying colours. He secured Firs...