IGAR (S) hosts Ningol Chakkouba
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 19 2012:
30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under Headquarters IGAR (S) hosted Ningol Chakkouba today at Charduar Hall, Mantripukhri.
Womenfolk from various walks of life and communities of the State took part in the festival where they offered fruits and eatables to the rank and files of IGAR (S) .
Apart from Brig SS Mishra, VSM, Dy IGAR (S), Social Welfare Minister Ak Mirabai Devi; Padmashree Ksh Thourani, Prof Ksh Bimola Devi of MU; Laljam Begum, retired principal of GP Women College; Olympian Sonia Chanu; June Rose Vaiphei, member of MSCW; Kim, PS to Home Minister; Social Welfare Advisory Board Chairperson RK Noyonsana; Former chairperson of MSCW, Dr Ch Jamini Devi; and Valley Rose Hungyo, editor of Aja daily have attended the function.
Speaking at the occasion, Dy IGAR (S) Brig SS Mishra, VSM, on behalf of Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, AVSM, SM, DGAR and Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR (S), appreciated the invaluable contribution of the Manipuri women in all walks of life while appealing them to continue their inimitable role of maintaining peace, development and harmony in the society.
Emphasising that the State is undergoing a transformation and in the current milieu, the Dy IGAR (S) exhorted the women that they can make a difference.
Various Manipuri film personalities and entertainers took part in the festival.
Prominent ladies from various walks including Naogam Sana Devi, Director Social Welfare, Manipur, S Sarju, President Mahila Kalyan Samiti, Smt RK Hemavai, Senior Artiste, Anita Chanu, Arjuna Awardee 2007(Judo), L Sarita Devi, Arjuna Awardee 2009(Boxing), Sapam Arun, Reporter Sangai Express, State Journalist Awardee 2012, Sarita Gazmir, Singer and nine young ningols from various Orphanages were also felicitated on the occasion.