Focus on Loktak Lake
Legislation in place to curb Atha-phum: MLA Imphal, May 22: To prevent growing of Atha-Phum (artificially grown floating bio-masses) in Loktak lake again, a new legislation has already been enacted and implementation of the same started, MLA of Thanga Assembly Constituency T Mangibabu has informed. Mangibabu was speaking at a reception function hosted in his honour at Thanga Khoirom Hill today. The MLA has been recently felicitated with three awards, namely Bharat Excellence Award, Gems of India and North East Golden Personality Award in recognition of dedication to the service of the people. The awards have been given by Friendship Forum of India and International Penguin Publishing House, New Delhi. The reception function was hosted jointly by Thanga Artistes' Association and Reception Committee, Thanga Part-II. Addressing the gathering, MLA Mangibabu, who was also the chief guest of the function, said along with completion of the task of removing Atha-Phum from Loktak lake, Indi...