The passing-out parade of 289 recruits of 55th course of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) was held at JAK LI Regimental Centre, Dhansal. The young daunting soldiers of the regiment hailing from all parts of Jammu and Kashmir took oath in unisons to serve the supreme cause of the nation. Their ceremonial ardour and salute to the tricolour with the national anthem playing inspired patriotic vigour in one and all present on the occasion. Col SP Singh, Commandant, JAK LI Centre reviewed the parade.

The recruits groomed into the life of soldiering have been rigorously trained in various activities including tactics, firing and physical and mental build-up. Recruit Rajinder Kumar was adjudged the overall best and presented with Sher-E-Kashmir. Recruit Sheikh Abdullah was awarded sword of honour.

A two-day 'Aftersales Service Mela-Cum-Product Exhibition' was organised by the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) at Girinagar in Kochi. The exhibition also offered service of the branded items, apart from their sale. It was inaugurated by Cmde Alan O'Leary, CSO (P & A), Headquarters, Southern Naval Command, Kochi.

Ms Santha K Nair, Area Manager, CSD, presided over the function. Right from Hero Honda's Passion to Kissan mixed fruit jam, the exhibition displayed many consumer items. Around 35 stalls had been installed by different companies such as Bajaj Electricals, LG Home Appliances, Samsung Electronics, Hindustan Lever Ltd and MS&S Hero Honda Sales & Service.

- Cdr M Nambiar