Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 22 2010:
As part of 64th Independence Day celebration, 37 AR organised inter-village football and volleyball tournament at Joupi village of Chandel district which was participated by 22 teams.
A statement release today said the tournament concluded on August 15 with Officiating Commandant Maj BK Pradhan gracing the closing ceremony.
In his address, Maj Pradhan exhorted villagers of Dingpi region against paying tax to various groups and cultivation of poppy in the region.
The event also saw the birth of Saibol Hengcham Assam Rifles Joupi youth Association (Shajya) a joint body of three villages and 37 AR.
Distribution of stationery items to students of Dingpi School and hosting of a feast were the other highlight of the celebration, the statement added.