Manipur, Jan. 21 -- Manipur is a land of festivals and celebrations of varied kinds by the diverse indigenous communities living in the state. The All Kakching Students Union, however, has announced that all kinds of celebrations, song festivals and housie games will not be allowed to be held in the areas in which the union works from January 25 due to the class X and XII examinations coming up in the month of February. It also appealed to all authorities concerned to disallow any such functions in Kakching areas.

A statement from the students union also mentioned that the BOSEM and COHSEM had also appealed that for the peaceful and calm holding of the examinations, all necessary precautions should be taken by the concerned authorities. ...