To preserve the Manipuri culture and to promote Manipur ponies, 20 mounted police will be introduced in Imphal City to patrol within the city area, the chief minister said..
Our Correspondent Imphal, Aug. 8 (EMN): Governor of Manipur and West Bengal La Ganesan on Monday inaugurated the golden jubilee celebration of Manipur State Kala Akademi (MSKA), He presented Akademi Awards-2020 (2018-2020) to 27 selected individuals for their outstanding contributions in the diverse fields of art and culture, tribal culture, literature and fine arts in the state. Speaking to the gathering at the auditorium of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy in Imphal, Governor said it has been a long and enriching journey of 50 years for MSKA. He said it was an occasion to remember all those who have contributed to this remarkable journey. The Akademi, since its inception, has been making efforts on a sustained basis for promotion, preservation and propagation of Manipur’s rich cultural tradition within and outside the state. La Ganesan further said that the Akademi has been honouring outstanding scholars and artistes every year in the fields of Music, Dance and the nati