Ima Keithel reopens as Covid situation improves
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 27 2021:
The three Ima Keithel (markets) of Khwairamband and the temporary market have reopened from Monday following a government order for staggered resumption of trade activities.
Prior to reopening the market complexes, floral tributes were paid to the photos of deceased women vendors in the presence of SP Imphal West Dr S Ibomcha, Kanglei Economic Development Organisation (KEDO) and leaders of women vendor organisations.
Speaking at the event, SP Dr S Ibomcha expressed happiness on reopening of the historic market, which is one of the key backbones of the state's economy.
Unfortunately, around 10 women vendors of Khwairamband market have succumbed to Covid-19.Nobody knows who is infected and who is not, he said while stressing the need for following proper SOPs and Covid appropriate behaviour in order to stay safe from the virus.
Though the number of customers coming to the market was low on Monday, he expressed hope that normal trade will resume shortly as the Covid situation is improving.