Excursion returns from Kolkata

IMPHAL, Jan 18 : A reception function was held today at the Red Sheild Division at Leimakhong on the return of a excursion organised by the 27 Sector Assam Rifles as part of military civic action for students of Churachandpur.

The excursion visited other parts of the country and interacted with students there. The team was led by two teachers, Joshep VL Ralte of Don Bosco School and L Mary Haokip from HM High School and 16 boys and 10 girls from various Churachandpur schools took part in the excursion.

The tour was flagged off on January 6 by the commander of HQ 27 Sector Assam Rifles from Tuibong Camp. Major General Shakti Gurung, the General Officer Commanding of the 57 Mountain Divison was the chief guest at the function.

The chief guest said that this was the first time that these students moved out of Manipur and could explore the rich cultural heritage of the country. The team stayed at Guwahati and Kolkata. The tour started their return journey on January 14 and were recieved by senior army officers and students of Kendriya Vidyalaya at Rangaphar on January 16.

Tour flagged off

Imphal, Jan 9 : IN CONTINUATION of their goodwill gesture and an endeavour to accelerate peace and harmony in Churachandpur district, 27 SectorAssam Rifles under the aegis of Head Quarter 57 Mountain Division organised another national integration tour which was flagged off yesterday at 7.30 am from Tuibong in the district.

A press release issued by the PIB (Defence Wing) today stated that 14 boys and 10 girls along with three teachers are participating in the 10 day-tour.

They are scheduled to visit places of importance in Guwahati and Kolkata where they will intereact with students from schools of those places.

Today's flag off ceremony was attended by parents, students from 12 schools of the district, officials from district administration, DEO, ZEO, students bodies, school principlas and some local elders, stated the press release.

Describing the enthusiasm of the students participating in the tour as so great that it had to be seen to be believed, the PIB (Defence Wing) affirmed that the children will get a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, see new places and learn about the rich cultural diversity and heritage of the nation.