Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 04 2010:
GOC 3 Corps, GOC 57 Mountain Division Maj Gen DS Hooda and IGAR (South) Maj Gen CA Krishnan have conveyed warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of 'Diwali'.
In his message, GOC 3 Corps said, 'deepawali is a National festival in which all communities rejoice and contribute towards promoting brotherhood and camaraderie'.
Applauding the joint efforts of Army, Assam Rifles, Air Force, Para military forces, Govt officials and locals of the region in improving peace and harmony of 'our country', the GOC also wished 'this Deepawali will usher in further happiness to all'.
Meanwhile, greeting the people of Manipur, Assam, Mizoram and Tripura Maj Gen DS Hooda said 'on this festive occasion of Diwali the triumph of good over evil is celebrated all over the country with gusto.
May this festival of lights bring peace, harmony, prosperity and happiness in the lives of all' .
IGAR (S) Maj Gen CA Krishnan said in his message 'May this festival herald an era of peace, brotherhood, harmony and unity in the State' .