14th annual prize distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2015:
The 14th annual prize distribution for meritorious students of the State and Okram Sagei in the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2015 examination was held today at Manipur Press Club, Imphal under the aegis of the Okram Sagei Apokpa Trust, Thoubal.
Chief Secretary O Nabakishore and Education (S) Director N Prabin graced the event as chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking at the occasion Chief Secretary O Nabakishore said the growing social and political unrest in the State has made a huge impact on the mentality of the young students.
The Chief Secretary urged the young students and the youth of the State to maintain a calm state of mind and focus more on their life goals for a bright future.
The Chief Secretary assured that the construction works of Jiribam to Tupul rail line would begin completed by 2016 and the same would be operational by 2017 .
By 2019, with the completed road and new railway connectivity, border trade won't be disrupted much by blockades, bandhs etc.
The Ministry of Road and Transport has proposed construction of new RCC bridges in place of the suspension bridge at Barak and Makru, the Chief Secretary informed.
With the new bridges, transportation along Imphal-Jiribam highway would be much smoother, he added.
Selected sportspersons from fencing, football and hockey were also feted.