Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 26 2009:
As a part of the Assam Rifles' 174th raising day celebrations, a music and folk dance competition was organised by 11 AR of 9 Sector under Hqs IG AR (S) at Tamenglong Indoor Stadium yesterday, informed an AR PRO release.
The programme was inaugurated by Tamenglong DC Jacintha Lazarus.
Later, the Officiating Commandant distributed prizes to the winners and expressed his gratitude to the people of Tamenglong for making the event a grand success.
23 AR celebrated the day with full pomp and show on March 23 and 24 with such programmes as Run for Peace and weapon and equipment display for civilians.
Friendly football and volleyball matches were also conducted at Bn Hqs with local teams.
At 17 AR, the event commenced with sainik sammelan and a meeting of all ex-servicemen, added the release.