IMPHAL, Jun 2 : All India Radio, Imphal has become the first radio station in the country to launch an official website and a mobile application.
The website and mobile app were formally launched by Chief Minister N Biren Singh at AIR, Imphal.
The function was also attended by Dilip Mayengbam, Director in-Charge, AIR, Imphal, RP Joshi, Deputy Director General, AIR, Imphal and Parliamentary Secretary L Sushindro and was conducted by AIR Chief Regional News Unit (Imphal), A Ibomcha Sharma.
Speaking at the programme, N Biren said, “Radio reaches places where there is no access to newspapers and televisions. As such, it is important to invite experts who can discuss issues happening in the State in a way that sentiments of various communities are not hurt.”
Dilip Mayengbam said that the website and mobile app will allow the people of Manipur particularly those living outside the State to have access to AIR, Imphal news and its other programmes. Those who have missed the news and programmes, the same can be directly downloaded.
He also said that AIR, Imphal has allotted 15 minutes for the Chief Minister to reach out to the masses.
People can visit www.airimphal.in or download the mobile app AIRNEWSImphal to avail the services.
Source: The Sangai Express
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