Imphal, July 30 -- The Manipur Government has declared a half-day holiday on Wednesday, July 30, to allow employees, students, and the public to attend the inaugural match of the 134th Durand Cup, one of the world's oldest football tournaments.

The opening match will be held at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal at 4:00 PM, featuring a thrilling contest between local rivals TRAU FC and NEROCA FC.

To ensure smooth traffic flow and accommodate the expected crowds, authorities have issued a traffic advisory, restricting vehicle movement near the stadium on match days, which include July 30, as well as August 1, 4, 7, 10, and 12.

This year's Imphal leg of the tournament includes four teams in Group F: TRAU FC (Manipur), NEROCA FC (Manipu...