Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 01, 2010:
In the hours of darkness and no electricity, 42 Assam Rifles of HQ 26 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) opened an open theatre next to Children's Park of the Chandel District headquarter and has been screening the football matches for the locals.
A press release from 42 AR stated that with adequate seating facility and space to accommodate more than 1500 to 2000 persons, the effort has been received by the natives of Chandel with accolades and high acclaims.
The idea of the 70 mm screening of football match has been mooted by Brig S K Bhanot, DIG, 26 Sector, AR and has brought smiles on the faces of the natives of Chandel.
The Company Operating bases at Bongyang, Machi and Larong have been following suit the good work by providing space, generator set, diesel, satellite TV connections and organizing the screening of matches at various community halls to provide maximum facility to watch FIFA World Cup with comfort and ease, the press release added.