Manipur, Nov. 13 -- The much-awaited Imphal-Mandalay charter flight service will be launched from Imphal's Bir Tikendrajit International Airport on November 23 by KB Enterprises, the company announced here on November 13.

Proprietor of the enterprise, Kunjabihari Pangambam, addressing media at its MG Avenue office said, "As the state did not have the bilateral air service permit, we have to go for a charter flight.

"As it is a charter flight, the fare rate will be a bit high, however Chief Minister N Biren assured to provide subsidy from the state government," he added.

The service will continue on November 27 and 30. "If it is successful we are planning to continue the service and it will be a great initiative in getting the bilateral...