Imphal, Jan. 27 -- The 76th Republic Day celebrations in Manipur concluded on Monday with a Folk Dance Competition and the ceremonial Beating the Retreat, held at the 1st Bn. Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Imphal.
Governor AB Bhalla, CM N Biren Singh, Ministers, MLAs attended the function.
Governor, AB Bhalla presented cash prizes to the winners of the Folk Dance Competition. The Cultural Dance Troupe from Noney district secured the first position and received a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh. The Performing Entrancement Arts and Cultural Evolution from Thoubal district clinched the second position with a cash prize of Rs. 75,000, while the Cultural Dance Troupe from Tamenglong district won the third position, receiving Rs. 50,000.
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