Manipur, Feb. 26 -- CM Biren said that the government is currently putting in efforts in mission mode to promote Thang-Ta.

Manipur celebrated Shannaroishingee Numit (Players' Day) on Thursday in commemoration of the state's historic win of Raja Bhalendra Singh Trophy of overall team championship in the 5th National Games held in the state in 1999.

The state-level function was held at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex with chief minister, N Biren Singh as chief guest and Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS) minister, Letpao Haokip as functional president. Commissioner of YAS, Bobby Waikhom was also seated on the dais as a guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister stressed on the importance of playgrounds in moulding budding you...