Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 16:
The district level Independence Day celebration was held yesterday at Lamka public ground.
The DC/CCpur A Ibocha Singh as chief guest unfurls the national flag and took the salute.
Altogether, 26 contingents, comprising 16 schools and 10 local clubs took part in the parade led by Y Ashok Kumar MPS, SDPO/Thanlon.
The parade contingents were divided into two groups.
In group A, Churachandpur Govt High School NCC (girls), JNV Girls Guides and Rayburn College NCC Sr.
Boys took first, second and third positions respectively.
In group B, JNV (Boys), JNV (Girls) and Rengkai High School (girls) contingents were placed in the first, second and third positions respectively.
Even though some organizations called strides and bandhs on the day, no untoward incidents were reported from the town.