Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 13 2009:
It was a red letter day in the history of Sainik School, Imphal when an ex-student of the school Major RK Shyam Singh made an authorised trial landing of a helicopter in the school compound today.
According to a statement issued by PRO (Defence Wing), the event generated tremendous enthusism among the students of the school who interacted with Maj Shyam during his short stay.
The pilot and the co-pilot were also honour by the cadets and staff of the school during a brief ceremony, the PRO said, adding that this historic moment was made possible because of the efforts made by major General Shakti Gurung, VSM, GOC 57 Mountain Division who is also the chairman of Local Board of Administration of the school.
During the last couple of months, the Chairman has instituted a number of measures like the defence exhibition, army camps, etc for the cadets to motivate them towards career in the Defence services.