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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2010:
Christian community of the State celebrated Christmas with religious fervour and gaiety.
People in large number, including Rajya Sabha MP Rishang Keishing and Tribal Development Minister DD Thaisii thronged MBC Centre Church, Chingmeirong yesterday to attend the Christmas service.
At Bungte Khullen of senapati district the celebration was held today with NIPCO representatives also joining in the celebration and donating one bag of sugar.
According to a PRO IGAR (S) release, 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector celebrated Christmas along with locals of Tengnoupal on December 24 .
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The AR unit also provided drinking water to Saivom, Sita and Tengnoupal villages in connection with the celebration today in addition to donating ration and gifts to villagers of Shaibol, Sita, Lokchao, Kwatha and RRC.
Various AR units also joined in the celebration at different locations of the State, the release added.Social activist N Itomba Meetei also extended monetary and material assistance to Christians settled in 13 locations within Keirao Assembly Constituency.
Imphal Khoibu Christian Fellowship and Living Faith Church co-hosted Christmas celebration at LFC complex with Rev Sohalal Touthang conducting the mass service.
Meanwhile, ADC Moreh Lunminthang Haokip has conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Christmas as well as on the arrival of New Year 2011 .
In his message to all, Lunminthang expressed hope that the festival will usher an era of peace and development in the border town.
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