Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 02 2010:
As a part of the continuous efforts by the Assam Rifles for the welfare of the people of Manipur, 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) conducted an anti-malaria campaign in Sagolmang, Ishika Khunnou, Pukhao and Kheba villages on September 1 and 2, a press release from PRO, HQ IG AR (S) said.
More than 2500 bed nets were treated with Delta Methaline disinfectant.
The chemical was sprayed in the villages and defogging was also carried out as a precautionary measure against malaria, the press release informed.
On yet another occasion, 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IG AR (South), distributed green chilly plants and sports items in association with an agricultural NGO today in Sagolmang, Ishika Khunnou, Yumnam Khunnou, Pukhao, Happy Valley and Uyumpok villages.
More than 800 green chilly plants were distributed and sports items like cricket kits, footballs, volleyballs and indoor sports items were also distributed to various schools and youth clubs of the area.
The villagers appreciated the humane assistance provided to them and thanked Assam Rifles for their valuable contribution, the press release claimed.