Manipur, Aug. 21 -- Minister Works Thongam Biswajit Singh has called upon the people to encourage our language and at the same time assured all possible help in promoting the Manipuri language.

The minister was speaking at the 28th Manipuri Language Day observation at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Gate, this afternoon. The observation in commemoration of the inclusion of Manipuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992 was held under the theme "Manipuri Lon Chaokhat Hanbada Lamdam Sigi Yelhou Lonsingsu Chaokhat Hanba Tangaiphade" this year.

In his speech, Biswajit said that it is not just our weakness but also our loss that we are unable to capitalise from the fact that it is 27 years sin...