Independence Day events begin
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 13 2011:
As prelude to the 64th Independence Day celebration various events are being organised by 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division in Churachandpur district.
According to a PIB (DW) release since August 11 medical camps, peace runs, exhibition football match and a military band & equipment display were organised with a medical camp that concluded at Sumchinvum Murphi (Singhat) on august 12 being another event connected with the forthcoming celebration.
The celebration on August 13 took off with a 'Peace Run' in the morning and a military band display at Public Ground for the celebrations being conducted by the district administration.
In the 'Peace Run', flagged off by 27 Sector Commander Brig VS Ranade, 500 students from various schools of the district took part.
Recounting glorious past of Manipur Brig Ranade exhorted the people, especially the students to lay a foundation for a bright and prosperous future, conveyed the PIB (D) release.
Moreover, an exhibition football match between a local team and Assam Rifles team is being planned on August 16, it added.