Programme on promoting unity, harmony organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13 2023:
Siroy Transport Cooperative Society, Lamsang Branch organised a programme focusing on promoting unity and harmony among different communities at Lamdeng Awang Leikai today.
The programme was graced by Imphal West Additional SP (Traffic) A Debananda; DSP (Traffic) Th Thomas; Wangoi Police Station OC L Basanta; Mayanglangjing Zilla Parishad member Sohodev Sharma; Mayanglangjing Gram Panchayat Pradhan Takhellambam Tompok and Kangchup Chiru Chief Jacob as the presidium members among others.
Speaking in connection with the programme, Siroy Transport Lamsang Branch secretary Naobi Kshetri said that members of the society who are into auto service along Uripok-Kangchup road have been organising the programme since the past 11 years.
The programme aims at promoting unity and harmony among the residents of Uripok, Lamsang, Sekmai AC and Saitu AC in Imphal West district, he added.
He further stated that the society in association with the Lamsang Branch along with the support of the public will carry out various welfare activities.
Addressing the programme, Imphal West Additional SP (Traffic) Amakcham Debananda said that a number of dos and don'ts have been laid down under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Violators of such norms are liable for fine, he said.
He appealed to the transporters' union/society to always follow such norms in the interest of the public and traffic controllers to prevent road mishaps.
With regards to the ongoing National Road Safety Week, he appealed to all particularly members of transporters' association/unions to attend the awareness programmes organised by the District Traffic Control Police.
As a part of the programme, simple gifts were presented to elderly persons, members of youth clubs and meira paibis.
Cultural and entertainment programmes were also performed.