Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, September 22 2009:
The 113th birth anniversary of Hijam Irabot was observed at the auditorium of Jiribam Higher Secondary School under the aegis of the Manipur Loumi Marup.
Health Minister Ph Parijat, retired Jailor Th Kumba and working president of Manipur Loumi Marup S Nilakamal attended the anniversary function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Parijat exhorted the people draw inspirations from the good deeds shown by Hijam Irabot.
The Minister claimed that Jiribam would be granted the status of a full fledged district not long after provided the installation of necessary infrastructure is completed.
Floral tributes were also paid to the statue Lamyanba Irabot.
Later, Health Minister Ph Parijat visited the site selected for the proposed 50 bedded hospital at Uchathol.