Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 02:
A two day festival was organised by 11 AR under Hqs IG AR (S) in coordination with Zeliangrong Students' Union, Tamenglong and ZNBC on December 29 and 30 in Tamenglong stadium.
Celebrated under theme "Welcome 2008 as year of Peace and Development", the festival was participated by more than 2000 people, informed an AR PRO release.
Major attractions of the event were traditional dance competition, performance by local music bands, sack race and musical chair for children, Know AIDS for No AIDS campaign and Know Your Army display and also a performance by 11 AR Jazz band.
On the other hand, 18 Assam Rifles joined the golden jubilee celebration of Sita Youth Club on December 28.Besides providing assistance in the form of tarpaulins and PA equipment, Commandant of 18 AR graced the celebration as chief guest.
He also presented chairs, volleyballs and footballs to the club, added the release.
AR aid: Under its Military Civic Action programme, 21st Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under Hqs IG AR (S) supplied drinking water to Beru Khullen village, Sugnu, informed an AR PRO release.