Loktak Day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, October 28 2015:
Loktak Lake Development Organisation, Manipur, under the sponsorship of Loktak Development Authority, HVS Construction Materials Pvt Ltd and Babina Healthcare and Hospitality Pvt Ltd celebrated the 26th Loktak Day on the theme 'Save Loktak lake' at Loktak Lairembi Lampak, Thanga, our correspondent reports.
The celebration was graced by Veterinary & Animal Husbandry and Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Kumbi A/C MLA Sanasam Bira Singh, former Minister and president of the Loktak Festival Celebration Committee Heisnam Sanayaima Singh and LDA Project Director L Bhagaton Singh as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam said saving Loktak lake needs substantial participation from the public, especially those residing around the lake.
The Minister also released a book on Loktak lake titled 'Loktak Isha Mapal', written by Kh Sanayaima Meitei during the celebration.
About 50 members of Royal Riders, Manipur were also present at today's Loktak Day celebration.