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                                                                                     RAISING DAY : 39 ASSAM RIFLES


CHANGLANG April 13, 2006: The 39 Assam Rifles day celebrated on its 4th raising day on April 7 last at Changlang. Col. Vikramjeet Singh, Cmndt. hosted the flag early in the morning, followed by address to troops. A variety entertainment programme was held in the evening which was attended by high ranking dignitaries like Shri W. Pongte Local M.L.A. and Changlang S.P. J. S. Sidhu. The Tangsa and Tutsa tribes of Changlang, Khimyang, Renuk participated whole heartedly. They were in their tribal attire and carried out a stage show with their traditional dance. At the end the Col. and the local M.L.A. distributed prizes to the participants which was sponsored by 39 AR. Mr. Pongte in his speech appreciated the good work being done by 39 AR in Changlang and urged them to continue the same in the near future also. 


Jambey Tsering
DIPRO, Changlang