Imphal: The State Assembly has unanimously agreed to rename Imphal International Airport as Bir Tikendrajit International Airport.
During the State Assembly session today, Chief Minister N Biren moved a resolution seeking to rename Imphal International Airport as Bir Tikendrajit International Airport.
Supporting the motion, ex-Chief Minister and Opposition leader Okram Ibobi pointed out that Imphal airport is one key airport which would connect India with many South East Asian countries.
When the Airport Authority of India demanded 300 acres of land for upgrading Imphal airport to an international airport, the then Congress Government gave 500 acres, he said. The 500 acres were acquired by the State Government at the rate of around Rs 4 lakh per Sangam.
26/08/19 Sangai Express
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During the State Assembly session today, Chief Minister N Biren moved a resolution seeking to rename Imphal International Airport as Bir Tikendrajit International Airport.
Supporting the motion, ex-Chief Minister and Opposition leader Okram Ibobi pointed out that Imphal airport is one key airport which would connect India with many South East Asian countries.
When the Airport Authority of India demanded 300 acres of land for upgrading Imphal airport to an international airport, the then Congress Government gave 500 acres, he said. The 500 acres were acquired by the State Government at the rate of around Rs 4 lakh per Sangam.
26/08/19 Sangai Express
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