TODAY -
Christmas celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2013:
Like in other parts of the world Christmas was celebrated in Manipur with religious fervour, traditional gaiety and exchange of pleasantries on Wednesday.
At Manipur Baptist Convention Church celebration of Jesus Christ's birth was marked by prayers and presentation of gospel songs and cultural items by different artistes and troupes.
Among other Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and Rajya Sabha MP Rishang Keishing were present at the occasion.
At Kumbirei Aimol village near Pallel, United Committee Manipur (UCM) functionaries presented gifts as part of Christmas celebration, wherein village troupes also staged cultural programmes.
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While eight village elders were presented blankets, UCM also provided 45 kg maize seeds to the villagers.
Among others the celebration was attended by UCM president Yumnam Nabachandra and secretary Konthoujam Joychandra.
Meanwhile, 9 Sector Assam Rifles Commander Brig MK Das distributed sweets and gifts to 'Namching Fellowship Baptist Church' of Mahakabui village on the occasion of Christmas.
Officiating Commandant 40 Assam Rifles, local administration and villagers attended the function, informed a PRO IGAR (S) release.
While speaking at the occasion, the Commander affirmed commitment of Assam Rifles in providing all possible help to the local populace and in amelioration of the problems being faced by them.
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