Categories: State News

Manipur: CM Biren Singh virtually inaugurated Cherry Blossom Festival

The 4th edition of the Cherry Blossom Festival, Mao in Manipur was virtually inaugurated by Chief Minister N Biren Singh. However this year, the authority decided to scale down the festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Festival featured the picturesque landscape of Mao adorned with beautiful cherry trees laden with blooming flowers which have traditionally attracted visitors from across the world.

WARRIOR 4.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams | Bilingual | Live Class

About the festival:

  • Manipur has been celebrating the festival every year since 2017.
  • The festival which featured the picturesque landscape of Mao town adorned with beautiful Cherry Blossom flowers was streamed live from 2 pm on various social media platforms.
  • The Mao area of Senapati district in Manipur is known for Cherry Blossom, a plant which is popularly known as Sakura in Japan.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Chief Minister of Manipur: N. Biren Singh; Governor: Najma Heptulla.

Find More State In News Here

Adda247 Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Veteran Actress Pravina Deshpande Passed Away in Mumbai at 60

Actress Pravina Deshpande passed away on 17 February 2026 in Mumbai at the age of…

9 mins ago

What Is Type II Non-Deposit NBFC? Airtel Money’s New Role Decoded

Airtel Money has received a Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the Reserve Bank of India…

18 mins ago

Macron Visit 2026: India, France Seal Key Minerals Cooperation Deal

India and France signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on critical minerals cooperation during French…

32 mins ago

How Many Times has Australia been Eliminated from ICC Tournaments?

Did you know that some teams in world cricket are so strong that fans almost…

58 mins ago

RBI Releases Draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings & Announces Major Regulatory Reforms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings…

1 hour ago

Highways That Help Honeybees? NHAI’s ‘BeeCorridors’ Plan Could Change India’s Green Future

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a first-of-its-kind BeeCorridors initiative along National Highways.…

1 hour ago