CELEBRATION OF 71ST ARMY DAY
Author(s): City Air NewsJalandhar, January 15, 2019: The Vajra Air Defence Brigade is celebrating the 71st Army Day, which falls on 15 January 2019, by holding a number of events across Ludhiana district, which is home for a very large...
Jalandhar, January 15, 2019: The Vajra Air Defence Brigade is celebrating the 71st Army Day, which falls on 15 January 2019, by holding a number of events across Ludhiana district, which is home for a very large number of serving and retired army personnel. The celebrations kick started today with conduct of a military band display at Khanna and a mini marathon for children at Jagraon. Army sources have informed that an equipment display, show casing modern and advance weaponry of our army, is scheduled at Ludhiana later on 18 January.
A military band display was held in front of a large crowd at Khanna army camping ground today. The proceedings started with an acrobatic aerial display of aero models flown by army personnel and continued with playing of patriotic songs by a jazz band from Army Air Defence Regiment. Towards the end, a pipe band from the army’s Sikh Light Infantry Regiment mesmerized the crowd by belting out melodious tunes by playing instruments while marching in perfect synchrony.
A mini marathon for children was organised at government senior secondary school, Jagraon. About 200 runners comprising of students, school teachers and local residents took part in the mini marathon. The runners competed in three different age categories over distances ranging from 2.5 to 5 kms. The competition was fierce and spirited. Towards the end, 1st prize in over 16 years category was awarded to Gurpreet Singh, in 12 to 16 years category to Sandeep Singh and in less than 12 yrs category to Hardeep Singh. Senior army, district administration and police officers graced the above occasions.