Appu School, established under the aegis of Gajraj Corps, is located in the 4 Corps Provost Unit Lines. The school was inaugurated by Mrs EA Vas, the then President, Gajaraj AWWA on December 28, 1978.

The school celebrated its annual day recently with lot of fun and fiesta. The chief guest on the occasion was Mrs Kumkum Kumar, Secretary, Gajraj AWWA.

The celebrations began with the presentation of a report by Mrs Chaiti Ghose, Principal of the school, who highlighted various activities and achievements of the school during last year. She also highlighted various measures taken by the school to adopt the "playway method" of teaching, the latest method of kindergarten teaching.

Later, the tiny-tots presented a spectacular show of fun, frolic and music which was appreciated by the audience. It was followed by prize distribution. Mrs Kumkum Kumar gave away prizes to the tiny-tots, encouraging them for their efforts. Speaking on the occasion, she complimented the Principal, teachers and students for the spectacular show.

A career guidance bureau has been established by Charwa Gunners at Panbari, Kaziranga to provide information on career opportunities available to the energetic and educated youth of Assam. The bureau was inaugurated by Brig HS Sandhu, Commander, Dah Artillery Brigade in the presence of Lt Col RK Nair, Commanding Officer, Charwa Gunners. The bureau aims to provide all information on career prospects to the aspirants.

The flower show-cum-competition for Tezpur Military Garrison was held at the 155 Base Hospital lawns. All units in the station put up their best efforts to make the event a grand success.

The show comprised seven major competitions and 23 minor competitions. Varieties of bonsai and cacti were also on display. The other main attraction was the stall opened by the Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur for generating awareness on the latest techniques and methods developed for growing and nurturing plants and vegetables.

The show culminated with a prize distribution ceremony attended by Lt Gen Mohinder Singh, General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps and Mrs Jasbir Mohinder Singh, President AWWA 4 Corps. The prizes to the winners and the runners-up in different categories were distributed by Mrs Jasbir Mohinder Singh.

The Ordnance units of Narangi military station celebrated the Corps Day with lot of enthusiasm. On this occasion, sports competitions and pagal gymkhana were held. A special sainik sammelan was also held wherein Col M Rajgopal, Commandant, 222 ABOD felicitated all ranks of the unit for an excellent all-round performance by the depot. He asked them to rededicate themselves to achieve higher professional goals and provide good material support to dependent units. The outstanding workers among the civilians were also awarded on the occasion.

General Hospital (Territorial Army), Guwahati organised a health camp for ex-servicemen and civilians at Am Singh Jorabat village for three days. A team of doctors led by Lt Col AK Adhikari, CO General Hospital (TA) Guwahati and a team of medical specialists examined the patients. Laboratory investigations were carried out and distribution of medicines was arranged free of cost. Health awareness lectures on prevention of malaria and water borne diseases were delivered by eminent specialists.

Sanoa is one of the remote villages of Lower Assam having a population of approximately 2000 people. The villagers are totally dependent on ponds and hand-pumps for drinking water. The water they were using earlier was contaminated and unhygienic. This led to a large number of water-borne diseases. Inadequate medical facilities resulted in poor health of the villagers. The children and elderly people were badly affected.

The Army came forward to solve this problem. As a part of operation Samaritan, a project was undertaken by 14 Field Regiment of the Red Horns Artillery Brigade to install four electric water pumps with adequate storage and filter facilities. The project costing Rs 2 lakh was completed in a short span of two months.

Col Balbir Singh, Deputy Commander, Red Horns Mountain Artillery Brigade dedicated the project to the people of Sanoa at a simple ceremony which was attended by key officials and local people.

A mounted expedition to Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary by NCC cadets of 47 Assam Remount and Veterinary Squadron NCC was flagged off by Dr GL Kaul, Vice Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University from Veterinary College campus, Guwahati.

Forty NCC cadets took part in the expedition and covered a distance of more than 120 kms. At Pabitora the cadets held a veterinary aid camp for two days and conducted lectures for villagers on animal husbandry. The speakers apprised the farmers of the latest techniques in animal farming.