'Day of Tribute'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 22 2024:
A "Day of Tribute" was organised at Kongpal Ningthoubung Leikai, Leitam Kollup this morning to pay homage to the unsung heroes of the Anglo-Manipuri War 1891 in connection with the 133rd Khongjom Day.
The ceremony was jointly organised by the Leitam Mukta Memorial Committee (LMMC), Longjamba Poila Memorial Committee (LPMC) and Ningthemcha Ningsing Lup (NNL), according to a press release issued by L Premchandra, L Ritendro and RK Sanatombi, convenors of LMMC, LPMC and NNL respectively.
On the occasion, floral tributes were offered to Sanakhya Kalasana (Sagolhanjaba), Sanakhya Sanangangba (Lourung Purel), Major Tamna, Longjamba Poila Bira, Yengkhoiba Poila and the unsung heroes of Laimaton, Leimatak and Lamangdong battles of the Anglo-Manipuri War 1891 who fought against the Silchar Column of the British Army.