The Prodigal Ministry Tamei released Manipuri short film ‘Toknga’. The 45-minute long film is produced by Dee Abonmai XL and directed by S Hemanta and Jitendra Ningombam. MLA of Tamei Assembly Constituency along  with Vice Chairman of Hill Area Committee, Z Kikhonbou Newmai attended the releasing function held at Manipur Press Club. Producer of the film, Dee Abonmai XL, said the film outlines the need to preserve our customs and traditions despite following any kind of religion. 

Eleven Star Sporting Union Akampat emerged victorious in the Winner Cup Football played at Artificial Turf Ground Khuman Lampak. Though Eleven Star and SCL Churachandpur remained goalless till the first half, yet Eleven Star tried hard to beat SCL.The effort paid dividends as Narayan and Dayananda scored one goal each in the second half to emerge victorious. UBSA and YPHU will clash at Kha Manipur College while FC Moirang and FC Zalen will clash at Thomas Ground Kangpokpi. 

In a league match of the 3rd Division Football League match played yesterday, LFC-Kanglatongbi thrashed WSC-Ngairangbam by 6-0. In another match, FC-Lamsang beat Pamyal-Patsoi by 2-0. PCC-Mayaikoibi and YWC-Langthabal, and BBA-Mayang Imphal and UPC-Pishum Oinam Lekai will play today. The tournament is organised by Imphal West District Football Association at YWC Ground-Malom

Teka Kangkut B Pishum down Yaiskul Kangkut B by 15-10 in the last league match of pool B of 10th Players Trophy Mixed cum knock Out Kang Tournament held at Gopaldev Mandap, Yaiskul. However both the team have entered the quarter final of the tournament. In the last pool C league match, Nika kangkut, Nilakuthi will take on Lashal Kangkut Leimapokpam today. Twelve Kangkuts are taking part in the tournament which began from 12th of last month.

In order to create awareness about northeastern states, the second edition of the North East Festival will begin in Delhi today. The four-day festival will showcase handloom, handicrafts and agricultural products from the region and traditional dances, songs and ethnic food items from the northeastern states. 

The event is being organised by socio-cultural trust Trend MMS in association with the north east community of Delhi, ministry of home affairs, development of northeast region ministry and Indira Gandhi National Centre for Art. 

This year, the festival will include talk sessions on issues concerning the north east people in Delhi, including an exhibition of photographs, paintings and films.