Imphal, April 22 -- As part of Earth Day 2025 observance, a cyclothon was organised on Tuesday in Imphal to raise awareness on climate change under the theme "Our Power, Our Planet".

Covering a distance of 9.5 kilometres, the rally aimed to promote the use of bicycles and renewable energy alternatives over fossil fuel-based transportation.

Around 300 participants from different walks of life joined the cyclothon, which was flagged off from the Western Kangla Gate by Arun Kumar Sinha, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest and Environment, Government of Manipur.

The event was organised by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change in collaboration with the All Manipur Working Journalists' Union, Editors Guild of Manipur, Association of...