Lamlai fish fair makes a statement with reasonable rate

           



IMPHAL, Oct 27: Under the joint initiative of All Manipur Nupi marup Lamlai Area Committee and All India Youth Federation Lamlai Local Council, a Ningol Chakkouba Fish Mela has been organised for the very first time in Lamlai area at Irawat Park, Chalou Lamlai today.

Inaugurating the first fish fair as the chief guest, Agriculture Minister Ph Parijat said the fair has been organised under the objective of promoting fish farming in Imphal East district.

Stating that various fish varieties would be made available to the public at Rs 25 less than the rate fixed by the Government, the Minister informed that a common fish rearing pond of four paris in size would be developed at  Leimakhong near Lamlai. Noting that there is shortage of fish production in  Imphal East district areas, he expressed confidence that on completion the Leimakhong pond would be able to contribute to fish  production.

Imphal East district Fishery Officer Y Ibobi Singh recounting that the Fishery Department had been organising fish fairs every year since 1976 in connection with the Ningol Chakkouba festival, asserted that efforts would be made to organise fish fairs in Imphal East district.

In all fishes were sold at five stalls while chicken were put on sale in six stalls  at the fair. The rate of fish sold at the fair was fixed at Rs 125 per kilogram for Rohu (Rou) variety, Rs 115 for Grass Carp and Rs 75 for Silver Carp, while chicken was available at Rs 110 per kg.

It is informed that the total quantity of fish at the fair is 3400 kgs and 1000 kg chicken.


Source: The Sangai Express

Shirui Lily Cup

IMPHAL, Oct 27: TRAU, Kwakeithel became the third team to reach the quarter finals of the 28th Shirui Lily Cup National Level football tournament with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over KLASA, Keinou at  TNL Ground, Ukhrul today.

TRAU joined AMOFA, Moirang and AIM, Khabam in the last eight stage of the tournament.

RM Ngathangmei provi-ded the TRAU break- through in the 20th minute with the lead lasting till about the interval when S Homeshore struck the equaliser in the 43rd minute.

The Kwakeithel side re-gained the advantage when N Rakesh netted the second goal in the 51st minute and L Tiken sealed the victory in the 72nd.

 

 Source: The Sangai Express

Bomb gifted

Bomb gifted
IMPHAL, Oct 23 : Some unidentified persons planted a hand grenade at the Thoubal Wangmataba residence of Dr L Nandalal this morning.

The hand grenade was retrieved by explosive experts of Manipur Police and set it off safely.



Source: The sangai express

Chavan Kumhrin celebrated at Chandel

IMPHAL, Oct 23: The annual Chamdil Fest (Chavan Kumhrin celebration) was organised with much fanfare at the campus of Maha Government Higher Secondary School, Chandel today.

Tourism Commissioner KK Chhetri and 42 Assam Rifles Commandant Col Manish Sinha graced the occasion as chief guest and president respectively.

The celebration started with the release of colourful festival balloons by KK Chhetri in the morning.

It was followed by presentation of traditional dances of Tarao, Maring and Anal tribes by different cultural troupes.

Later, thang-ta show of Meiteis mesmerised the large gathering.

Speaking at the occasion, KK Chhetri noted that tourism fails to reap benefits in the State even though various States have already enhanced its economy by running tourism as an industry.

Saying that the State has been gifted with natural beauty, the Commissioner expressed hope that this beauty may bring prosperity through tourism industry in future.

Maintaining that Mani-pur is not inferior to other States in many fields, KK Chhetri also observed that the State can be made known to the world by developing its tourism potential. He however pointed out that popularisation of tourism is not possible without the co-operation of the people of the State. Beautification of the State and extending good hospitality to the visitors/tourists are must to popularise tourism.

Col Manish Sinha while speaking at the function exhorted the youths to  lead the right path.

In the evening session, traditional dances of Lam-kang, Moyon, Monsang, Kuki, Chothe, Zou, Gorkha and Meitei were presented.


Source: The sangai Express