Chakkouba at Jiri, Moreh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 16, 2012:
Ningol Chakkouba, one of the biggest festivals of the State, was organised by Jiri Development Organisation (JDO) at the premises of JIMPAL Office here on Thursday.
A large number of married sisters/daughters mostly of Kabui, Hmar, Paite, Kuki and Meitei-Pangal, have turned up for the programme with their respective traditional attire.
The programme was graced by Th Ibomcha Singh, Upaadhyaksha of Imphal East ZP; M Hemanta Singh, president of JDO and H Memma Devi, president of JIMPAL as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
L Jaminikanta Singh of Jiri College and K Subhasini Devi, adviser of JIMPAL delivered a speech at the occasion.
At the same time, Chingmi-Tammi Ningol Chakkouba was also celebrated at Ima Kondong Lairembi Haraobung, Moreh under the aegis of All Community Development Organisation, Moreh (ACODOM).
The occasion was graced by Lamboi Gangte, MDC/ Chandel; RK Sanayaima, president of ACODOM and Md Ahamed, VP of Manipuri Muslim Council, Moreh as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.