Army celebrates Diwali, Ningol Chakkouba
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 07 2018:
The Ngaikhong Khunou Battalion under the aegis of Loktak Brigade, Red Shield Division, celebrated Ningol Chakkouba and Deepawali Mela with the residents of Ward No 3, Keinou village and Ningthoukhong town of Bishnupur District and Lamdan village of Churachandpur district.
At Keinou village, more than 300 villagers witnessed various games organized for over 140 children.
Sovana Devi, Pradhan, Kienou Gram Panchayat, who actively assisted in conduct of the event, was the chief guest, said a statement of PIB (Defence Wing) today.
At Ningthoukhong, over 150 students and teachers attended the Mela.
Dhanvir Singh, Principal, Mangolgnanbi College was the chief guest.
In addition, people from surrounding villages also enthusiastically joined the mela.
At Lamdan village, Churachandpur, apart from the Mela in which over 100 individuals attended, a friendly volleyball match was also played between the Lamdan Army Camp and the local children, said the statement.