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Items filtered by date: Friday, 09 September 2016
Veteran politician and Congress MLA Y. Irabot likely to leave Congress and join BJP Manipur Pradesh
Imphal, 09 September 2016 ( Evening News ):The state is likely to witness new developments in different political parties as the assembly election draws nearer. The veteran politician and Congress MLA Yumkham Irabot is expected to leave the party to join BJP Manipur Pradesh. Irabot represents Wangkhei constituency. Sources indicate that he is likely to submit his resignation paper to the party president tomorrow. A large number of his supporters today urged him to leave the Congress party and join another party. They held a meeting at the MLA's place at Khurai from morning till noon and took several resolutions. Laisharam Memcha who fought and lost the Imphal Municipal Corporation election on a congress ticket and is Organisation Secretary of Wangkhei Block Congress Committee told media that the people are fed up of the Congress govt led by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and decided to hold the meeting. She said Wangkhei seems to have 2 MLAs. She alleged that the govt does not show due respect to the Congress MLA he deserves. Memcha said the people of Wangkhei will not support the Congress candidate and will work against the congress govt so that it will return to power. It may be mentioned that Y. Erabot was elected from the constituency for the first time in 1980 and served as Congress minister.
At least 10 students are injured in scuffle between ILP protestors and police on palace compound
Imphal, 09 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Students of Maharaja Bodhachandra College, Royal Academy, Wangkhei and Pioneer Academy, Palace Compound today took out a rally from Palace Compound to Sanjenthong demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the state at around 2 in the afternoon. Around 10 students were injured in the scuffles between the protesting students and police personnel. Police halted the rally in front of the City Convention Centre and major commotion ensued. Additional police forces arrived at the scene and fired tear gas shell and smoke bombs to disperse the students. In retaliation, infuriated students pelted stones towards police. However, police put the volatile situation under control in time and prevented any further commotion. Meanwhile, similar rally was taken by the students of Enlighten Knowledge, Sangakpham demanding implementation of ILPS in the state. Police thwarted the rally at Sangakpham Market.
Students who were injured in the scuffle between police and students are admitted at different hospitals in Imphal. First year student of DM College of Commerce, Md Laishangkhong Fazal and Class 12 student of Pioneer Academy, Angom Suranjit who were hurt by tear gas shell on knee are lodged at JNIMS. Another student, Elangbam Rojit of Brighter Academy, New Checkon is also admitted at JNIMS due to suffocation from smoke bomb. 10 students including 6 girl students of Royal Academy of Science, Wangkhei were also admitted at Advanced Hospital after they were fainted during the commotion. However, they were discharged after administering first aid.
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today asserted that govt can call a special session of the Assembly even before September 21
Imphal, 09 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today asserted that govt can call a special session of the Assembly even before September 21 if there is a consensus on the bill to protect indigenous people of the state. Gaikhangam also said the only business left for the Assembly is the Bill for the protection of the indigenous people. But the govt is still waiting for a consensus on the draft bill as there is an apprehension of similar outcry if the govt go ahead and pass a bill not accepted by all the stakeholders. Mention may be made that JCILPS has been demanding a special session of the Assembly by September 21 to pass the bill for the protection of the indigenous people of Manipur.
Gaikhangam stresses need for State Medico Legal Service to ensure justice for rape victims
Imphal, 09 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam today stressed the need for State Medico Legal Service to ensure justice for victims and survivors of rape by punishing those guilty of sexual violence against women in the state. Speaking at the one day national seminar on Investigation of Rape : A Multi-Disciplinary Approach at JNIMS Auditorium, Gaikhangam expressed grave concern at the rising cases of rape and violence against women in the state. He said the victims have not been justice due to lack of evidence and proper means of investigation. Gaikhangam also cited the absence of full fledged forensic science department as one of the reasons for failure to ensure justice to victims. He stressed the need for a well equipped forensic department. Experts from other states, doctors and nurses of JNIMS, police officials, attended the seminar. The national seminar is organised by Forensic Medicine Department, JNIMS under Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Court releases former JCILPS convener Khomdram Ratan on bail
Imphal, 09 September 2016 : Former convener of JCILPS Khomdram Ratan has been released on bail by Sessions Judge, Imphal West, Maibam Manojkumar. He was released from JNIMS Security ward yesterday around 4:30 pm . After his release, people accompanied him on his way to the office of the S.P Imphal East, Porompat. Many women welcomed Ratan with garlands when he walked free from the police station after completing the paper works. It may be mentioned that Ratan has been admitted at JNIMS security ward since last week as his health deteriorated.
Later Ratan was accorded a warm welcome at the JCILPS office at Sega Road. Members of Students wing and women's wing garlanded him. JCILPS convenor BK Moirangcha expressed happiness at his release and said the JCILPS will consult Ratan for the next course of action. Khomdram Ratan said he is proud that he suffered for the people when he declared wanted and he was sent to jail wanted. He said he is happy that he will work with the people for a cause.
Earlier Khomdram Ratan was granted bail by Sessions Judge Imphal West Maibam Manojkumar on his execution of PR bond of Rs 1 lakh with two sureties of the like amount. Speaking to media, Counsel of Khomdram Ratan, Senior Advocate Khaidem Mani said no evidence has been found against Ratan for creating or causing unrest in the state. He said as per an order of the Supreme Court no one can be proclaimed guilty unless he is involved in any crime even if he is a member of banned outfit. Khaidem Mani added that the Court considered to give bail to Khomdram Ratan as his health condition deteriorated. Khomdram Ratan cannot leave the state without the permission of the Court.