TAWANG, Sep 8: A Marathon Race with the motto 'Run for Peace, Friendship and Unity' was organised today from Tawang Monastery to War Memorial. The event was held in connection with the Tawang Maitree Diwas which is scheduled to be celebrated from September 10-11 next. 

The race was flagged off by Chau Zingnu Namchoom, Parliamentary Secretary, Planning and Personnel in presence of local MLA Tsering Tashi, Brig. MP Singh, Commander, Station HQ Tawang and HoDs. A total of 410 participants took part in the three categories i.e Junior, Senior and Veteran. 

It is noteworthy to mention that the Tawang Maitree Diwas which is being celebrated after a gap of 6 years and is sponsored by CM Pema Khandu, who is also the Chief Patron and is jointly organised by Indian Army, District Administration and YUVA Arunachal. 

The two-day event which aims at strengthening the Civil-Military bond would be graced by the ambassador of peace Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living and would also be attended by MoS Home Kiren Rijiju amongst others.

Military display Fly Past, Slithering, Combat Free Fall etc, Mass band display, Mule Trick Display and Dog Show will be the main highlights apart from cultural performances from Army and other cultural troupes. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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