Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 30 2010:
A lecture on "Career Counseling and Health" was organized by 12 Assam Rifles of 10 sector under HQ IGAR(South) at Lhingkim Memorial Academy, Chassad on January 27 to commemorate 175th Anniversary of Assam Rifles.
More than 100 school children attended the lecture and were presented with sports items and other gifts, an IGAR (S) statement said.
The School authority of Lhingkim Memorial Academy thanked the Assam Rifles for showing concern for the young children and guiding them for a better future, thus, contributing for the overall betterment of the society.
A lecture cum presentation was also conducted by 17 Assam Rifles at Marem village on January 27 on 'Career Guidance' with specific emphasis on 'Career in Defence' to motivate and encourage the youth towards joining the Defence Services.
The programme enjoyed widespread participation with large number of youth from Marem and adjoining villages attended the same, it stated.
Meanwhile, 12 Assam Rifles conducted a football match at Chassad of Ukhrul district between Chassad village and Pihang on January 28 under talent hunt campaign.
Match was played with a lot of enthusiasm and large number of people from both the villages witnessed the match and encouraged their respective teams, it added.