Imphal, Feb. 2 -- TheIndian government has sanctioned Rs 86 crore for the protection, preservation, and beautification of the Imphal and Kongba, the rivers of sorrow meandering in the heart of the Imphal city.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who had recently met the central leaders in the national and state capitals in a statement issued from his Secretariate stated this on Sunday.

He informed that the beautification of various rivers including the Imphal River and Kongba River, the rivers of sorrow during the monsoon seasons in the state would be taken up with a project cost of Rs. 86 crore (approx.).

For this, the central government has approved the project and further lines of action would be taken soon.

He also spoke about t...