As a part of the event, a formal felicitation programme was held with the commandant of 38 Assam Rifles, colonel Hemchandra Singh felicitating a total of four Veer Naris and 10 widows from Kangpokpi district.
The Assam Rifles fraternity wished that the festival of colours enhances the spirit of unity, cohesiveness and brotherhood among all the communities in the state.
The participants included International and National level boxers who have gained reputation in various boxing championships.
A programme by the Assam Rifles titled ‘Know Your Forces’ was held for the students of Parbung Government Junior High School, Pherzawl district.
Assam Rifles (South) celebrated the 17th anniversary of its Raising Day on Monday in Imphal.
The event was organised with an aim to impart career counselling to students and motivate youth to join the armed forces and to make people aware about the latest technologies and weapons used by security forces.
With the aim to create awareness on conservation of wildlife across various parts of the district, the 44th Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sector of IGAR (East) organised the World Wildlife Day in Tamenglong district which has 88 per cent forest cover.
Youths were also given information about nuances of the recruitment procedures, including aspects from document inspection to medical fitness, physical and academic ability requirements for joining the forces.
The recovered pistol and ammunition have been handed over to Churachandpur police station for further investigation.
The students were given assurance for further assistance by the Asaam Rifles personnel who also highlighted various entry schemes for girls in the defence force.
Speaking on the occasion, commandant of 44 Assam Rifles, Col Pradip Kumar said that the COVID-19 warriors have been working selflessly to save humanity.
Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), Major General Ranjit Singh inaugurated the veteran mela, which was attended by around 50 ex-servicemen along with their dependents.
The initiative was taken by Assam Rifles to celebrate the Republic Day with grandeur to awaken the sensation of patriotism and make the children aware about the importance of the day.
The Assam Rifles Khoupum Battalion distributed masks and provided medical aid to 80 locals at Nungba on Monday.
Commander of Singjamei Post, 16 Assam Rifles, Keithelmabi, major Nikhil Jha distributed 10 sewing machines to 10 women of Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai.
Two brothers from Tuilaphai village in Manipur's Churachandpur district were reportedly kept detained since December 27 after AR personnel allegedly took them into their custody without giving any reasons.
NCC cadres we're encouraged to join defence and paramilitary forces of the country.
As told by him to the Imphal Free Press, he was discharged on November 25 in connection with his exposure of illegal operation in the Assam Rifles.
The political right of the Naga people are no longer an issue that necessitated any review as the Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015, is a living document to take the Gol and NSCN (I-M) through for the final solution, the Ministry of Information and Publicity, NSCN (I-M) stated.
About 832 grams of heroin was seized along with two Myanmar made Kenbo bikes and a cash of Rs 6,220.
The AR personnel seized 2.4 kg of heroin worth over Rs 2 crore in international market.
Demonstration on personal hygiene was also conducted during the campaign and the public were made aware of the symptoms of the virus and the need for immediate help and isolation
The Assam Rifles has executed infrastructure development project for Mangkang Village, Chandel,
In observance of Gandhi Jayanti 2020, the Assam Rifles organised tree plantation drive and painting competition in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts of Manipur.
The Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF), the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and the United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The smuggled medicines were being transported by two Shaktiman trucks bearing registration numbers MN 04A 1079 and MN 03P 0696, moving from Imphal to Wanglee.
Of the 17 AR personnel, eight were staying at a quarantine center inside the camp.
The Kamjong quarantine centre, being set up in a limited time frame, lacks basic amenities like electricity and water supply.
The AR troops provided assistance to the children of ‘The Mission Blind School’ located at Heikakpokpi, Kakching district on Tuesday.
A man trying to transport contraband items from Moreh to Imphal was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel near Moreh on Wednesday.
The AR troops recover a bag containing 7 packages (77-Soap Cases, weighing 1000gms) of suspected Brown Sugar and a sword.
Director General, Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General Sukhdeep Sangwan visited the Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) and briefed about Operation Namaste