Imphal, 28 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : People are making preparations for the celebration of the Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba. The Meitei community celebrate new year on Sajibu Nongma Panba with religious and traditional fervour and enthusiasm. Like in the previous years Cheiraoba shoppers thronged the Khwairamband bazaar since early morning to purchase seasonal fruits, vegetables, seasonal flowers and other items required for the celebration. Sources said the prices of all the items went up but the shoppers willingly paid for them without bargaining with the women vendors. Shoppers expressed their happiness and welcomed the new year. Meanwhile some vendors complained that the sale this year was not good.

Governor Dr Najma Heptulla has greeted the people of Manipur on the eve of the auspicious occasion of Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba. In her message the governor said new year is an occasion to rejoice and make new resolutions. She said " Let us strive together for a better Manipur setting apart our differences and working for a common goal."

Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren also greeted the people on the occasuion of Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba. In his message the chief minister hoped that the festival will bring joy, prosperity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Manipur.