Imoinu is the goddess of wealth, prosperity and Imoinu Eratpa is a festival of light which is celebrated annually on the 12th of the Wakching month of the Meitei lunar calendar.
The Governor, in her greetings, said the people of Manipur, especially the Manipuri brethren observed Ima Emoinu puja to mark the return of the indigenous Meitei deity to the residence of her daughter-in-law Piyainu.
Our Correspondent Imphal, Oct. 26 (EMN): In a bid to encourage fish farmers and provide a platform to exhibit and sell fish and fish products, the 44th fish fair-cum-fish crop competition was held under the aegis of the Manipur Fishery department at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound, Imphal East District on Wednesday. Manipur Fishery minister Heikham Dingo Singh, Chairman Kongkham Robindro Singh of MANIDCO, MLA Sanasam Premchandra Singh and Fisheries Director Heisnam Balkrishna were present during the opening session of the fish fair-cum-fish crop competition. Speaking on the occasion, Dingo Singh said that the Manipur government is focusing on production of fishes in consultation with experts from other parts of the country. The government will be able to produce 50,000 MT at present. He said that out of the 52,000 MT of required fish for consumption, the department was able to produce 32,000 MT in 2019. Stating that the Fishery department has been playing a big role in providin