Ex-servicemen at the Kargil Park on the occasion of Army Day in Mandi on Sunday. Photos: Amit kanwar & Jai Kumar

Tribune Reporters

Shimla, January 15

Governor Acharya Devvrat today urged the youth to remember the sacrifices of great revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, Raj Guru and Sukh Dev and follow the path of nation building.The Governor was speaking on the occasion of Mini Marathon – Run For Nation as part of Army Day organised by 14 Gorkha Training Centre at Subathu in Solan district today. Children, youth and senior citizens of Subathu and Jutogh cantonments participated in the marathon.Congratulating the Army contingents on Army Day, the Governor said Army personnel were rendering yeoman services on border areas by putting their lives to risk for the sake of the country. It was due to their selfless services, we were enjoying the freedom. He said such activities would help in channellising youth energy into constructive works, besides strengthening the spirit of nationalism among them.He said India was a country of spiritual thoughts and since ages our traditions remained liberal. Human service and welfare had been our objective, he added. He gave a clarion call to the youth to preserve our rich and high values and traditions and work for the development of the country. He said it was our moral responsibility to dedicate ourselves to the nation and always be ready for sacrificing our life for the sake of the country.Chief Executive Officer, Jutogh cantonment, Tanu Jain welcomed the Governor and briefed the activities of the event. She said this marathon was being organised in 62 cantonments across the country on the occasion of the Republic Day. The main aim of the event was to awaken the spirit of patriotism among youth.Member of Parliament Virender Kashayap, Officiating Commandant, 14 GTC, Jutogh, Col MS Gains, Superintendent of Police Anjum Sara, senior Army officers and prominent people were present on the occasion.War memorial at Kargil Park soughtMandi: Captain Het Ram (retd) stated that they started celebrations to respect KM Cariappa, who was the first Army’s Commander-in-Chief.“It is celebrated every year at Army Command headquarters by organising parades, including many other military shows,” he added.He said, “We had been demanding a war memorial at Kargil Park in Mandi for a long time, but governments were paying no heed to respect the soldiers.”

Army Day celebrated

Shimla: The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) on Sunday celebrated Army Day by organising a Weapons Display and Band Display at the Ridge.The event was a huge success with large number of tourists and locals witnessing the event. There was great interest shown in the Weapons Display area, which certainly would have motivated the youth to join the Armed Forces.On this occasion, Lt Gen DR Soni, VSM, GOC-in-C, ARTRAC, conveyed his best wishes to all ranks on this momentous occasion, and urged them to rededicate themselves to the service of the nation.

 

Paul greets people on Army Day, flags off mini marathon

Tribune News Service

Dehradun, January 15

Governor KK Paul flagged off a five-km mini marathon ‘Run for the Nation’, organised by members of the cantonment board here today.Before flagging off the run from Mahindra Ground, the Governor greeted defence personnel on the occasion of Army Day today.He said every Indian was proud of each soldier who was serving the country in the remotest parts. Almost every family of Uttarakhand had a member serving in the defence forces. This tradition was a matter of pride for the state.The Governor said today’s mini marathon was significant for national unity and gave a message to civilians to be disciplined, determined and patient. He appreciated the enthusiasm of the participants and said winning the race was not important but the enthusiasm with which they were participating was in itself their victory.