Preparations put in place for Khongjom Day observance
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 20 2015 :
The Department of Transport, Government of Manipur will deploy 16 buses including 10 SLF buses for transporting public to attend the Khongjom Day commemorative function on April 23 at Khongjom War Memorial Complex in Khebaching, Thoubal district.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Transport, the assigned buses will line up starting from 6.30 am on April 23 near the eastern side of the 1st MR parade ground.
Few SLF buses under the supervision of DTO (IE) will be assigned for Koirengei, Chingmeirong and Porompat so as to allow the general public attend the commemorative programme.
Buses will be made accessible only till 9 am and same buses will be assigned at Khongjom for return journey after the completion of the programme.
In the meantime, voluntary blood donation camp will be conducted on Khongjom Day at Khongjom War Memorial Complex in Khebaching.
The blood donation will be organised by Association of Voluntary Blood Donors Manipur, Thoubal district Branch, District Health Society, Thoubal, Lions Club of Imphal Greater, NSS Unit 1 and 2 Waikhom Mani Girl College Thoubal, Blood Bank & Transfusion Services JNIMS Porompat, Blood Bank Transfusion Services Unit of District Hospital Khangabok, Thoubal and Bank Transfusion Services Unit of Shija Hospital, Langol.
Individual between the ages of 18-65 with normal blood pressure and not less than 45 kg can donate the blood, according to a statement.