Chief Minister O Ibobi speaking on the occasion said AIR Imphal plays a vital role in building the state’s integrity. Being a regular and avid listener of the Manipuri news on AIR Imphal, Ibobi disclosed that he takes it as a daily routine to listen to the Manipuri news. The Chief Minister also held that the AIR and media in Manipur were responsible for making the people of the state aware of the plans of the central government. He appealed to the media to give constructive criticisms and point out the mistakes of the government so that it could correct itself.

At present Manipur has two Manipuri news bulletins at 7:30 in the morning and another one in the evening at 7:30 . The mid-day news bulletin will reportedly run for 5 minutes giving all the important headlines and news items.

The one hour-long launching ceremony of the mid-day bulletin from the AIR Imphal premises was broadcast live on both Kangla and Sangai channels of AIR Imphal from 11 am to 12.10 pm. Many prominent leaders of the state lauded the effort of the AIR.