IMPHAL, Aug 13: The Doordarsan Kendra (DDK), Imphal in connection with the Independence Day celebration, will relay the address of the President of India Pratibha Devi Patil to the nation on August 14 at 7 pm. According to a release of news producer of the DDK, Imphal, the Manipuri version of the President’s address will be released from 6.30 pm to 9pm on the same day and as such, there will be a single Manipuri News Bulletin at 6.30 pm on August 14 and to be followed by North East news from 6.45 pm to 7 pm. The release further mentioned that, there will be a special morning transmission on Independence Day on August 15 during which, Governor Gurbabachan Jagat and Chief Minister Ibobi Singh will address to the people of Manipur from 8.30 am onwards. It is also mentioned that, DDK Imphal will relay the flag hoisting ceremony and address of the Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh’s address to the nation from Rampart of Red Fort New Delhi from 7 am onward on August 15. The release also mentioned that the
DDK, Imphal will telecast a special TV report on Independence Day celebrations in Manipur from 7.30 pm to 8pm on the Independence Day, the release added.
