Imphal Book Fair from Dec 15
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 10 2013:
The Imphal Book Fair-2013 would be organized jointly by Manipur State Central Library and Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation from December 15 to 24 at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound here.
Talking to media persons at State Central Library here today, Chief Librarian and convenor of Imphal Book Fair Committee Elangbam Latakishore appealed to all concerned not to impose any bandh or blockade during the ten-day long book fair.
He further said that the book fair is being organized annually since 1991 with the objective of promoting library movement, publication of books and reading habit among the people of the State.
A discount of 10 percent would be given to the visitors on purchase of every book at the fair.
Latakishore also mentioned that spot painting completion, recitation, extempore speech, symposium and interaction with film actors and singers would also be held as part of Imphal Book Fair.
More than 50 book houses including 22 from outside would be opening about 120 stalls at the fair, he added.