Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 29 2009:
The damage caused to Phatang Government High School in Ukhrul district due to landslide that occurred on the April 20 was inspected today by the concerned MLA Dr Khashim Ruivah.
During the spot inquiry, Dr Khashim was accompanied by Additional Director Hills, Additional Director University and ZEO Ukhrul.
Taking note of the damage caused to the school building that was established in 1972, the MLA assured the villagers of ensuring a temporary arrangement and a new building.
In view of the current academic session which is in full swing, village community hall is being utilised as class room.
Expressing gratitude to the visit of MLA Dr Khashim Ruivah and other officials, Phatang Village Authority and ZTKL (Western Tangkhul Students' Union) appealed the authority concerned to look into the matter in the interest of the students who have been affected by such calamity.