Army conducts 'Raahgiri' to connect with masses

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 10 2016 | 6:22 PM IST
As part of 68th Army Day celebrations, the Army today conducted a 'Raahgiri', aiming to connect with the masses.
The Army conducted various programmes at Central Park, Connaught Place and Dwarka Sector 10.
The events focused on the theme of healthy living and included colourful martial arts display by troops of the Assam Regiment and other cultural shows like 'Lezim' from Maharashtra and 'Chang Dance' from Rajasthan.
The events also showcased the infantry soldier's bayonet training drill, known as 'Dhawa', where the audience was allowed to participate and win prizes.
The Army Dog Squads also displayed their military training skills and gave a golden chance to the gathering to learn about how sniffer dogs perform their operational tasks.
An army aerobics and 'Malakhamb' team demonstrated elite gymnastics skills and raw muscular strength to motivate the youth to ape a healthy lifestyle.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 10 2016 | 6:22 PM IST

Next Story