International Day of Peace observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 21 2014:
As in other parts of the world, the International Day of Peace was observed by United Religious Initiative, Manipur Co-operation Circle (URIMCC) at the premises of ISKON Temple at Sangaiprou here today.
The observance held under the theme 'Right of Peoples to Peace' was attended by L Sadananda, co-ordinator of URIMCC; Radhamohan Das, president of URIMCC; Pramod Kumar Chhabra, secretary of URIMCC and Ng Nabakumar, co-ordinator of URIMCC as Presidium Members.
Speaking on the occasion, L Sadananda stated that the International Day of Peace has been observed throughout the world since 1981 in commemoration of the resolution adopted by United Nations on peace and added that the observance was held with the goal to spread the message of peace and harmony.
As part of the observance function, a painting competition for students of Class III-X was also conducted.