Imphal, 25 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : Manipur Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla today condemned the attack on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh’s entourage in Ukhrul yesterday morning. Terming the incident sad as well as bad, Governor Heptulla appealed to the youths to join hands with the govt for development of the state. It may be recalled that several rounds of gunshots were fired towards the helipad as soon as the helicopter carrying Chief Minister was about to take off. During the visit, Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Speaker Preshow Shimray, Home Minister Gaikhangam, Health Minister D Korungthang and Commerce and Industries Minister K Govindas.

Governor Dr Najma Heptulla today launched the National campaign on medicinal plants at the hall of Indian Medical Association, Lamphel. The campaign was organised by Manipur state Medicinal Plants Board, Directorate of Ayush under the sponsorship of Ministry Of Ayush, National Plants Board (NMPB). The governor also inaugurated one day state level buyers-sellers meet on medical plants. In her inaugural address, Dr Najma Heptulla said medicinal plants have been identified and used throughout human history. She maintained that medicinal plant sector has got immense potential along with sustainable agriculture which can provide alternative sources of income to farmers. The governor also appealed to all not to use artificial flowers in decoration. She said cultivation and use of natural flowers and plants should be encouraged to boost plant sector.