Insight On Imaginative Motifs On Traditionally Inspired Assamese Fashionable Wear

Globally Assamese traditional costumes which have found new outlet in fashion domain to feed the innovative trendy circuit with items like Mekhala Chadar, Muka (top Design), Gujima (Menswear top), Luguru Chiba Baiga ( wrapon design based lady's lower garment), Pini (ladies garment) and Pe-Cheleng.

But rarely few are aware about the imaginative impression over the traditional costumes woven by the local weavers of Assam. Handloom practice traditionally runs down from female expertise who in their spare time use to create drawn from their surroundings to entertain their loved ones. More than nature inspired designs women used to follow design concept from household items and these motifs were passed from generation after generation that later became cultural representation.

Ornamental Design motif (represent traditional concept enhancing chain with lockets like popular Bena and Dhol designs), Phulam Japi (Floral Design Japi or traditional concept bamboo based alien airship design Hat)motif, Dhupdani or incense stick holder motif, Xarai motif (Brass based decorative stand with cap to welcome guest and for felicitation), earthen lamp or saki motif, typical traditional elongated strip type motif, circle floral motif, Swastika mythological concept motif representing Godess Laxmi are some of the historical handloom facts of Assam. 

Assam's Ideal Judima Festival Attracts Adventurers To Haflong Hill Station

Positioned at awesome backdrop of Haflong hill station the three days 'Judima Festival' is considered to be an ideal event for the adventurers to engage in varied challenging to fun loving activities.

This sports and culture based 'Judima Festival' which took on to a colorful start on 27th November, 2016 includes various activities like hiking, trekking, cycling, angling, heritage walk, local sight-seeing and night trekking to ensure participation from varied groups of people.

Exclusive part of this festival is that it derived its name inspired from Dimasa traditional brew known as Judima which has ultimate essence in taste.

Exhilarating sunrise point at Barail hills of Haflong is a centrifugal part of Assam Tourism. Apart from nature's treat there will be add of music and art concerts to invigorate the moment for the visitors to make their stay pleasurable.

Followed after January's first edition 'Judima Festival' will again enthrall the season ending with rock-music contest, leading band 'Spreading Roots' play, Bollywood flavor Papon music and 'Guided-Meditation' (with instrumental music). 

CM Sonowal Marks Fast Utilization Certificate Submission Ensures Greater Fund For Development

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asked all the departments of the state to pace up in produce of utilization certificate to garner max required fund for development process.

This year due to maximum natural calamities and lack of fund arrangements there was major abrupt in development process. Now to procure maximum fund from the Centre, proper and speedy assessment of fund requirement has become necessary as certain government scheme allots six months deadline for infrastructure completion.

Assam has greater account of repair works relating to numerous damaged river embankments in-order to restore situation by 2017 monsoon phase. So in this urge Chief Minister Sonowal has directed for quick review on utilization status of central funds to varied government departments and asses market demand for state produced and imported products. 

First Digital Wifi Network Assam Model Village Khetri

BJP emergence in Assam has seen a new move in rural sector where model village initiative of it has today helped state's Khetri village to emerge as digital model village and an inspiration to others to make a move for development.


Khetri village which is entitled as one of the ten best panchayats for 2015-16, today stands with proper infrastructures in various sectors to generate employment. The reason because of digital approach that has enhanced net connectivity with wi-fi installation in the village so that people can earn benefit from technology. Moreover prove as an example how Gaon panchayat can play a vital role in state's growth.


Today unlike other villages Khetri streets are lighted not shrouded in dark evening blanket and this change credit goes to  people's participation in development activities.  

Mizoram Watershed Development Agency, Research Down The South For Best Water Programming

No doubt there is abundance of water resource in entire Northeast region but better programming of it is required to utilize it in best methodology for state's benefit to avoid natural calamities from it due to which Mizoram Watershed Development Agency has reached Madurai, Tamil Nadu to research on their best methodologies.

This Agency which is headed by Mizoram K Lalrinzuali and CC Lakchuangkima the project director brought to light that there are versatile watershed development projects in Madurai which includes varied types of dams, recharge shaft, farm ponds and percolation ponds.

5,53,000 Assam Farmers Are To Benefit From Fasal Bima Yojana

According to the speculation of Mowsam Hazarika, Assistant Director Of Agriculture (Crop Insurance And Horticulture) this scheme benefit will be provided to 5.5 Lakh farmers of Assam under 2016-2017 Fasal Bima Yojana plan.

Under 2016 scheme crops like wheat, sugarcane, potato, rapeseed, mustard seed and others will be covered that are ideal for Assam soil in winter. Moreover such crops are less initiated in eastern region particularly, may be for a change the government wants to witness the outcome of this new emphasis.

Before this scheme is roll out effectively, special training will be provided to the officials of Assam Agricultural Department and bring effective awareness program on this scheme that will be highlighted through various media promos.

Tripura's BRU Displace People Draw Last Hope On Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Acknowledging the grim demonetisation situation, A Sawibunga, President of MBDPF pledged on assured dispatch of the BRU community stuck since 1997 in North Tripura relief camp to Mizoram  back under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme.

Under the constrain of demonetization phase the rehabilitation and resettlement package for Apex body of Bru people that is scheduled to take place by 30th November came to a pause.

Proper identification and restoring of Mizoram's BRU people in Tripura Camp with houses will likely to process by next year on February. This estimation was made on the basis of delay decision made by Ministry of Home Affairs.

Rs.2000 Crore Smuggling Racket Mastermind Caught In His 7000 kg Gold Net

This Rs.2000 crore smuggling racket mastermind Narendra Kumar Jain is a most wanted criminal who had for years dusted the eyes of law makers before getting into his trap of extreme greed of smuggling 7000 kg Gold.

Jain who hails from Guwahati is a bullion trader who is doubted to be connected with air officials for transacting illegal precious metals as he has records of 617 trips, estimated for smuggling purpose.

The last 7000 kg gold transact was stated to have made from Indo-Myanmar border before catching suspicion from Directorate of Intelligence at IGI Airport.

This is the case of posh way to smuggle gold through private airline whereas miscreants use land route to dust the eyes of the law makers.

Many a times Guwahati enforcement agencies had caught him for unearthing illegal gold in airline cargo checking but he use to bail himself out easily.

According to intelligence survey large scale of gold bars transacted illegally from Moreh of Manipur including Zokhawthar of Mizoram that are situated near Indo- Myanmar border.

Detection of gold smugglers are difficult from these zones due to issues relating to topography and porosity of land area. But still 87 kg and 58 Kg of gold from Myanmar border were seized by law authority of India in two different cases.

Guwahati Regional Transport Authority and Municipality Going Strong In Making Clean Assam

On 25th November, fifteen to ten years old trekkers strict ban next 26th November imposition of Rs. 1 to Rs. 10,000 fine on people making public places dirty as cleanliness drive was issued by municipality and Regional Transport Authority board of Guwahati.

Regional Transport Authority and Municipal board under the direction of Guwahati High Court will make a strong active move to keep air and area of Assam clean from unconcerned polluters.

Regional Transport Authority board had already sanctioned four months time to replace old vehicles to owners. RTA is ready to give hi-tech edge to new public transport vehicles with Global Positioning System (GPS) installation.

Tarun Gogoi Voice Comes As A Rage On BJP's Leniency On Driving Out Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

According to former Chief Minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi counteracting BJP's demonetization declaration to swipe black money raged on poor outcome on proposed illegal Bangladeshi migrants expulsion.

In 2014 Lok Sabha elections the ruling government promised to wipe out illegal occupants of Bangladesh from Assam but BJP yet not has initiated to deport them.

People of Assam appear more tolerant to Narendra Modi's clean drive against black money though there is difficulty in exchange of old notes. But seriously Assamese locals are agitated for not keeping to former promise of granting citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshi migrants and displaying leniency on illegal occupants.

Saving Assam from decades old threat illegal migrants is not in the hands of previous government nor any interest of present government. But emergence of BJP coming into Assam scenario is just not even seven years.

Performance of Sarbananda Sonowal has partially stood positively strong and therefore people are patient with him, else there would have been big agitation.

Meghalaya Govt Ensures Full Authority To Cable TV Network Customers To Lodge Complain

Meghalaya government in a major move to control illicit activities through cable network ensured full authority to customers to lodge complaints against any unethical motion display.

Media which has become a voice of democracy but at times sounds nuisance to those who have to tolerate garbage of violating display and in lieu to this secure watching has been made ensured by Meghalaya Government.

On Cable Television Networks like print publication there is no supervision but in a sudden initiative the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District and Chairman for District Monitoring Committee for enforcement of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 issued phone numbers for complaint lodge to the public if they find unethical information displayed.

Shillong 'Shine A Light' To Celebrate Harmony Through Music

  

Rock n Roll on the beginning of winter fall on 2nd December by 'Shine A Light' will not only heat up the air with warmth on the chill eve but also add harmony through music from quality artists beyond the boundaries.

'Voice of The Silent Hills' a familiar to rock and music community of Shillong will be thrill to know that this event organizer has set to bring this platform to unite quality musicians to share their original notes with music lovers. So that people with music in-bent can draw inspiration on true and classic flavors of jazz, folk, rock, punk, reggae, country, grunge to blues from much experienced artists beyond the borders of Meghalaya.

The objective of this three days Rock n Roll based 'Shine A Light' music festival is to help people break free into the world of music to spread peace and love in the community.

Assam Regiment Platinum Jubilee Marked With Etched War Memorial Of 376 Martyrs

Different twist Platinum Jubilee celebration of Assam Regiment at Shillong, Meghalaya was marked with face-lift of decades old 1953 War Memorial with etch of 376 martyrs on its wall.

It was the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Gen Dalbir Singh graced the occasion by launching the renovated look of the War Memorial as a mark of highest honor to those who sincerely dedicated their lives for nation’s welfare.

The old 1953 War Memorial premise was further extended apart from renovated touch to facilitate more activities and people. It was first inaugurated by Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Bishnuram Medh on Nov 24, 1953 which underwent renovation process in mid of 2015 before giving it a final completion in 2016.

The Assam Regiment which represents one of the infantry regiments of the Indian army entitled as Northeast’s Warrior Prowess that proudly served Eastern borders security of India. To this date the Assam Regiment has maximum credit in the field of games with international achievements of 27 Gold, 17 Silver and 14 Bronze medals. Includes major sports achievements at home level with 152 Gold, 132 Silver and 110 Bronze medals by the Assam Regiment.

The Assam Regiment is a symbolic representation for quality performance as in 1995, 2004, 2008 and 2016 it was reckoned as the best Marching Contingent Army Day Parade. But this year 2016 the Assam Regiment fetched as the best Marching Contingent on Army Day and Republic Day Parade also.

Sarbananda Sonowal To Sort Out Grassroot Impediments For State's Progress

Out of Black phase of corruption in India's system, there are many grassroots impediments to which Sarbananda Sonowal lead BJP government is working out to restore healthy work flow out to enhance all in all development of Assam.

Decry of infiltration, ill activities and unemployment that are breaking down the quality output of Assam, Chief Minister Sonowal has directed everyone in authority of particular field to sort out grassroots impediments. For the best interest of the state development and security CM Sonowal had an important session with senior officials DGP Mukesh Sahay, Assam Chief Secretary V K Pipersenia, Commissioner secretary (Home) L.R. Sangson including revered Indian Army officials at Khanapara, Guwahati.

Situation in Assam is not only tensed due to demonetization but also recent brutal attack on army in Tinsukia district and in concern to which CM Sonowal has initiated this crucial meet to ahead Prime Minister Narendar Modi’s big mission to restore healthy system in the nation uprooting corruption.

Sonowal Revives Lachit Borphukan’s Indomitable Spirit To Endure His Example

On the auspicious day of Lachit Divas, commemorating legendary ruler Veer Lachit Borphukan who remained vindicated over tough enemy like Mughal invaders who then had created tremors in India with their clean sweep victory in major kingdoms, paid tribute by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Asom Divas which Lachit Divas is popularly celebrated in entire Assam was marked by Chief Minister Sonowal at Jalukbari junction of Guwahati. Even Banwarilal Purohit, Assam Governor notified in his speech about the exemplary patriotic ruler’s intense love and sacrifice for his motherland. 

JanDhan Account Activation From 5th Dec For Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha - Sonowal

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in a recent address to excited Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha or tea laborer community of Assam stated about issuance of bank account for fresh applicants from 5^th December, 2016.

This opening of bank accounts for all tea laborers was taken in the best interest to tackle demonetization phase after a couple of sessions with tea garden association, bankers and Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha.

Realizing Assam’s economy and government’s major vote depends on tea laborers, so this bank account initiative has been taken by state authority to assist financial support to them at such cashless phase. 

Chief Minister Sonowal Marked 'Assam Day' At India International Trade Fair, New Delhi

To boost the Assam Pavilion participating at the most covetous trade venue at Pragati Maidan the India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal marked 'Assam Day' celebration by lighting the lamp.

Apart from marking 'Assam Day' celebration Chief Minister Sonowal paid visit to various stalls including the Assam Pavilion, boosted lucrative investors to the Gateway of Northeast which is soon to become as vital link to Southeast Asia market. 

Is Amazon India Speculating To Broaden Relationship With Assam After CM Meet?

Interestingly the top e-commerce multinational company Amazon which till date had remained obscured from the picture of Northeast region was witnessed with an important session with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Possible success from Northeast region may have inclined Amazon India to set its foot forward towards the gateway of Northeast, Assam. To look for possible investment and business growth in this region by holding a meet with Chief Minister Sonowal. Moreover pass of GST bill has eased foreign investors and even Assam CM thinks Amazon India to be a bankable e-commerce industry to broaden employment scope and financial benefits in the state.

Tolerant Assam Public Were All Smile On The Arrival Of Rs. 500 At ATMs

In a great relief where people of Assam live on minimal transaction below Rs. 2000 on daily basis were all smile to find four Rs. 500 notes in hands, thanking heaven and RBI for releasing it after November 8th demonetization declaration.

In this phase of complete anarchy on cashless phase due to government's unprepared calibrated ATMs with smaller new denomination notes and cash production, Assam and rest of Northeast appeared tolerant without major spark of violence.

Tourist of Assam and rest of Northeast were in bad shape with Indian government's sudden declaration of demonetization as a lash on black money holders to subside increasing growth of corruption in the country that is paralyzing the nerve of its system. To add smile on India's foreign tourists the government has issued Rs 5,000 per week exchange of foreign currency.

Since Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 notes are made completely invalid from exchange and other transact points but still later currency will be validated on certain norms. Understanding the hard stance of public the government has shown flexibility on old Rs 500 notes usage and validated on its usage on certain points till 15th December like government schools for academic expenditure till Rs. 2000 per child, Central and state government institutes, pre-paid recharge of Rs 500 per top-up.

Moreover at consumer cooperative stores allows Rs 5,000 limit through Rs. 500. Electricity bill counters including water bill counters also allows old Rs. 500 cash payments. Highway four wheel commuters can smile till 15th December with benefits of not only suspended toll charges but also utilization of old Rs 500 notes at toll gates.

Assamese Youth Demands Proposed Jobs For Locals At Brahmaputra Industrial Park Pvt. Ltd

Brahmaputra Industrial Park Private Limited which is active in Real Estate & Renting Activity sectors had earlier ignited hopes of major job occupancy to the locals of Assam but with time failed to hold their expectation that sparked protest with North Guwahati locals to review on it.

Protesters in hundreds protested outside BIPPL's office at Satijoymati Road, 1st Floor, Hanuman Tower, Guwahati on job reservation for locals, demanding review on its recruitment policy. If BIPPL persist to continue the same without speculating on to the matter then the protesters threatened to agitate rigorously.

Shillong Biker Brotherhood To Celebrate Krangsuri Falls

It is to boost the two wheeler explorers from all corners of the state to participate in Exploration Ride to Krangsuri falls that is opened from 6:00 a.m. on 27^th Sunday November 2016.

Motoriderz has organized this exploration ride to strengthen biker brotherhood and boost more two wheeler groups of Northeast to enjoy the splendor of nature. Especially celebrate exotic beauty and natural pride of Meghalaya the Krangsuri falls.

To share this adventurous Krangsuri waterfalls exploration ride three highly experienced and best bikers from Guwahati city, Assam will be invited. 

After Kolkata New Rs. 500 Notes To Be Availed In Meghalaya Soon

Presently only Rs. 2000 notes are calibrated in Northeast ATMs as proposed for smaller denomination notes like Rs.500 and Rs. 1000 where after Kolkata Rs.500 will be issued in a week in Meghalaya.

Reason unknown why smaller denomination notes have not reached Northeast region yet. It is true that if Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denomination notes arrive fast then frequency in ATMs and banks will decrease.

Hopes cleared by Dr Sumeeth Jerath, The Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of External Affairs when he assured of Rs. 500 notes arrival soon in the state after a meeting with the Regional Director, RBI, Guwahati.

Ministry of Finance will ensure personally whether strong economic areas of the state like West Khasi Hills, Ri-bhoi and West Jainita Hills Districts are dispatched with small denomination notes. Till yet SBI ATMs of Meghalaya are not calibrated with new Rs. 500 notes which will be facilitated within the time frame. 

'People Called Shillong' An Innovative Approach To Expose Talented Writers

Writer's Conclave which is initiated by the ‘People Place Project’ of Meghalaya from 25^th to 28^th November 2016 is to give exposure to writers to share their stories on their Shillong exploration for the new edition book titled as 'People Called Shillong.'

These four days writing program by the People Place Project is to frame every writer’s beautiful experience while exploring Shillong, Meghalaya state. One can narrate about their surrounding or as a protagonist can highlight facts about the capital city of Meghalaya.

But the seats are limited to ten where participation process is free and accommodation will be provided by the organizer of ‘Writer’s Conclave.’

What you need to bring along with you is passion and ability to bear expenses for travel courses during the participation period. Moreover with this experience people will be titled with prizes if they deliver stories that fit in to the title of the upcoming book 'People Called Shillong.'

In a way the competitors can earn name and prize apart from satisfying their passion to bring exposure to their skills.

People can furnish their required details to apply for this contest and to access accommodation facility till 25^th November 2016 at-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uxGbYx0VaLiutpFKxmMraM6u9oF0H_IPbp_J8O2Ock4/edit 

U.S., Australia, Kenya And England Meet At India’s Top Historic Polo Ground

This elegant and classic horse play with sticks and ball is mainly a dominant sport of Manipur, India where U.S., Australia, Kenya and England teams came to compete at the 10th Manipur Polo International 2016.

Being a part of the invigorating moment of ongoing Sangai Festival 2016 has added more colors to the polo game where home team started of well as India-B team superseded Australia with 7-4 lead.

Mapal Kangjeibung polo ground where this sport event is taking place has strong historic connection to the game and revered for being world’s oldest existing polo ground situated in the core of Manipur at Imphal capital city.

Kohima’s Phek Free Medical Camp Is More Than Women Centric

This two days free medical camp that is to start at the hospital of Phek District from 26^th to 27th November will provide major ailment guidelines with possible treatments apart from women centric crucial issues according to Deputy Commissioner, Phek, Muruho Chotso.

This welfare project will be aided by Dr. K&T Keditsu Foundation along with state government of Kohima which is inspired from Indian National Fellowship Centre, Mumbai. The medical services that will be provided by this health welfare camp are multiple sectors like surgery, dental, cervical cancer/womb cancer, laparoscopic gynaecology, minimal bloodshed key hole surgery for appendix, gall bladder, womb problems and others, Ultrasonography on all ailments including free medicines on prescribed ailments plus general check -up.

This big free health camp service that will be conducted by specialized doctors is scheduled to take place at early hour from 8 a.m. with advance registration.

Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch Initiates Advocacy Workshop to Improve Surgery

To improve dental surgery and diagnosis this advocacy workshop to surgical dentist will be initiated by the president of Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch, Dr. P Koza at the heart of Nagaland’s capital city Kohima.

In the mission for tobacco free environment this dental workshop is headed to reshape Tobacco Free State by positioning tobacco free dental clinics at city’s De Oriental Grand Hotel from 2 p.m. onwards on 24^th November.

Tobacco control has become a menace as people of Northeast are addicted to it where poverty line people finds it affordable due to which the State Nodal Officer NTCP, Dr. N Savino, Additional Director of DHFW, Rovilatuo Mor, Kohima’s Deputy Commissioner and Dr. H Chishi, Joint Director of DHFW will initiate speech to throw light on its ill effect and ways to combat the ill habit and ailments derived from it.

Arunachal Pradesh Is Yet To Receive Multiple Shock Waves After Kalikho Pul's Suicide

Arunachal Pradesh is yet to receive multiple shock waves after Kalikho Pul's death now his recovered 60 pages diary bears threat to rock the nation if brought to public exposure. But before bringing the written secrets of former Chief Minister Pul to media there will be a thorough investigation according to state's DGP, S. Nithianandan.

Probe on Pul's controversial diary is to conduct soon which is a panchnama's part and was dispatched to state's magistrate in sealed condition. Before issuing investigation process the court will first affirm on the validity of enclosed views of Pul's diary.

Trinamool Congress Mamata Banerjee's Trio Win Could Not Suppress BJP From Vindicating Northeast

Mamata Banerjee in retaliation to BJP’s rule in Northeast by-poll election outcome made her stance clear that she has vindicated in her state thrice because people are against ruling party's surgical strike on black money owners.

But the fact remains, BJP still racing ahead even if they had irked displeasure of major population of India on their rule out of demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes.

Out of six states by-elections results today, BJP's has garnered max votes from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh though there was a lesser response from rest Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Tripura, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.

Golaghat, Assam First To Launch Tea Plantation Management Course

It is in the wake of tea production's crucial role in state and Indian economy, the essentiality of tea plantation management course was felt and launched in Golghat district Commerce college of Assam.

Postgraduate Diploma course in Tea Plantation Management (PDTM) was introduced in association of North Eastern Tea Association (NETA).

The vice-chairman of Indian Tea Board, Bidyananda Barkakoti encouraged the students about large opportunities in tea sectors and stressed to edge their knowledge on this field for brighter career future in it.

AIIMS' Set Up Conflict Has Made its Future in Assam Uncertain

Budget for AIIMS set up in rest of five selected zones of India by 2020 has been sanctioned whereas proposed Changsari, Assam remains uncertain as fund is on withheld.

Conflict over AIIMS set up in Assam has aroused out of Nagaon district’s intervention to stress on Changsari selection reconsideration which is situated near North Guwahati, Kamrup district when there is better viable option like Raha.

Health and Family Welfare Ministry on AIIMS fund sanction matter for Assam mentioned that monetary dispatch decision will take within the time frame of October 2020. Currently funds for AIIMS project set up in selected five zones ranges from Rs 925 to Rs 1754 crore.  

Sangai Festival 2016 Aims To Boost Manipur Tourism

In the wake to drive major tourist attention the ‘Destination Manipur’ theme based ten days Sangai Festival 2016 aims to highlight on state’s cultural values.

In the mode of cultural interaction and to enhance regional network across the globe 'Destination Manipur' theme oriented Sangai Festival this year plans to highlight on state’s strength. Intermix of art, culture, handicrafts and handloom display with highlight on local cuisines and music including entertainment sections like adventure sports and endanger fauna display of gentle Brow-Antlered Deer (Sangai Deer)of floating Keibul Lamjao National Park will be marked in this grand Sangai Festive show of 2016.

Potency of this Sangai Festival 2016 is that it expects to draw in maximum participation of traders and cultural troupes from various corners of the globe. Fashion shows to rock music will be included to invigorate the colorful festive moment of Manipur.

Northeast has become an ideal destination for water sports where from November 20th to 30^th, activities based on it and other games will continue at famous scenic background of Loktak lake of Manipur.

Manipur Streets Illuminates Even Under Demonetisation Phase

Festivity fills the entire environment of Manipur under demonetisation phase with streets decorated with colorful lights to draw major tourist attention for ten days much hyped Sangai Festival 2016.

Fun and festivity dons the colorful lighted streets of Manipur even when cashless period of demonetisation holds people back. In this festive season to attract large scale of people from the globe about 300 stalls had been installed to give space for 43 different State government departments including 35 handloom and Thailand pavilions.

Even to grace this famous cultural festival of Manipur even foreign delegates will attend. Myanmar's Chief Minister U Hoang Ngai, Japan's Ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu including delegates from Thailand and Sri Lanka graced the inauguration eve of Sangai Festival 2016, Manipur on 20^th November.