DIPR information director T Sitlhou who was the chief guest of the function, launched the Manipur Journal 2009` today at the Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul and said that with the launching of the journal the whole world would understand and know our hidden cultural traditions which are of great value.
He further said that any venture in public service will not be profitable unless they worked with a true spirit. In his speech as guest of honour, retired IAS and ex-news editor of the AIR, Imphal Seram Mangi said that a number of columnists had started writing in the state but could not last for long. He also feared that the present columnists may vanish slowly.
Kangla Pao chief editor and president in-charge of the Editors Forum, Manipur P Ibochouba in his presidential speech said that to bring out a journal or a newspaper was not an easy task as it requires hard labour and vision to last for long.
College of Agriculture dean and CAU, Imphal Dr N Iboton Singh also attended the function as guest of honour.
Speaking to the IFP, Mohen Naorem said that the journal would be a monthly English journal with an aim to preserve the state’s culture and globalise its identity and to unite the community.
He further added that the journal would also provide a platform for groups that desire global recognition and also the world would know that unity is the hallmark of our large community bordering-China, Myanmar and other South Asian countries. (Agencies)