AR welcomes New Year 2019
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 02 2019:
Mantripukhri Bn and Thoubal Bn of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) celebrated New Year 2019 at its Company Operating Bases on January 1 .
Mantripukhri Bn carried out New Year celebrations at Sawombung and Hanuman Top Company Operating Bases with the students of Leishamba Mahikol School and children of Nongpok Kakching village, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South) .
The troops extended New Year wishes to the locals and children and celebrated the New Year eve with great zeal and enthusiasm.
The event was celebrated by offering sweets, indoor games, singing songs and an interactive session with the students followed by tea and refreshments.
Thoubal Bn celebrated New Year at Upper Khoiripok Company Operating Base with the locals of Khoiripok village.
The event commenced with Nagamese prayers and 'The Song of Joy'.
The troops extended New Year greetings and best wishes to the locals.
A friendly volleyball match was also played between the troops and team of Lungtoram village as part of the celebrations, said the statement.