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Imphal, 27 August 2017 ( Evening News ) : Commemorating the historic agitation launched by students against the artificial food scarcity in the State on this day in 1965,All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) observed the 52nd Hunger Marchers’ Day today. Large number of students today took out a march rally in remembrance of “Chaklam Khongchat”. 4 student martyrs sacrificed their lives on this day in 1965 during the mass uprising against the artificial food scarcity caused by traders from outside the state exporting rice grains from the state. Since then, AMSU has been observing the day as the “Hunger Marchers’ day”. Large number of students gathered at the memorial site of the four student martyrs at Singjamei Chingmacha since early in the morning and began the observance with “Yakairol”. Commemorating the day, leaders of AMSU hoisted the flag of the student's union. Later family members of the students who sacrificed their lives, leaders of AMSU and students paid floral tributes to the portraits of the martyrs Oinam Nabakumar, Laishram Chaobal, Nongmeikapam Pramodini and Waikhom Nilamani. A march rally was then taken out from Moirangkhom road through Keishamthong, chanting various slogans under strict security of the Police personnel and converged on DM College Campus and held a public meeting at Multipurpose Hall of DM college.
Imphal, 25 August 2017 ( Evening News ) : Speaker Yumnam Khemchand and 3 MLAs today pledged to donate their eyes on the first day of the Eye Donation Campaign Fortnight. The campaign which is being held across the country from August 25 to 8 was inaugurated today at Iboyaima Sumang Leela Shanglen. The event was organised by Samdrushti Kshmata Vikash Evam Anusandhan Mandal under the sponsorship of Cornea Andhatv Mukta Bharat Abhiyan (CAMBA). Speaker Y. Khemchand, Oinam MLA L. Radhakishore, Konthoujam MLA Sapam Ranjan and Sekmai MLA H. Dingo took the pledge to donate their eyes. and signed the forms at the launch of the campaign. The campaign is being held to rise awareness among the people to help change someone's life by pledging one's eyes for donation and educate the people about preventing blindness in the country. Speaking at the campaign the speaker stressed that people need to pledge their eyes for donation after death to gift sight to the people who are unable to see.
Imphal, 24 August 2017 ( Evening News ) : Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, MPCC held a condolence service for the former chief minister Rishang Keishing today at Congress Bhavan, BT road. Leaders and workers of the Congress party paid their last respect to the mortal remains of former chief minister. Former Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi, former deputy chief minister, Gaikhangam, Congress MLAs and several workers of the party offered floral tribute to the departed leader. The coffin of the late congress leader who was the member of the 1st Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1957 was draped in tricolour. The body was later taken to MBC Church, Chingmeirong where the Memorial Service Ceremony was conducted. Former Parliamentary Secretary and the youngest son of Rishang Keishing, Victor Keishing delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral. Several Congress leaders, Works Minister, Thongam Bishwajit, MLAs cutting across party lines, and many people took part in the ceremony. The body will be taken to his home in Mantripukhri for the final rites.
Imphal, 22 August 2017 ( Evening News ) : Services at public sector banks are hit as employee unions are on a nationwide strike. Banks in Manipur today ceased work in support of strike against the proposed consolidation of public sector banks, inadequate capital support for banks and loan defaults by large borrowers. The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions including the All Indian Bank Officers Confederation and All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA). Unions are demanding that banks should not write off non-performing assets (NPAs) and that wilful default be declared a criminal offence. In Imphal the strike was launched by the United Forum of Bank Union, Manipur State Committee in front of State Bank of India, SBI, MG Avenue. The protestors alos chanted slogans. Co-Convenor of Committee, Soibam Indrakumar said Bank is an institute that protects the property of the people. He said the savings of the people strengthen the banks and the banks in turn make the country stronger. He said India was not affected by the financial crisis in 2008 because India had Nationalised Sector Banking Industry. The Employees condemned the steps of the government and asserted that people’s money should be utilised for people’s welfare.
Imphal, 19 August 2017 ( Evening News ) : Chief minister Nongthombam Biren today reiterated the need for people's support to make the govt strong and vowed not to betray their trust. The Chief minister was speaking at ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ commemorating the 73rd birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi at the Banquet Hall of the 1st Manipur Rifles. He said the observance aims at strengthening national integrity, patriotism and communal harmony among the people and remembering the late prime minister’s efforts to eliminate terrorism from the people. Biren said it is high time the people of Manipur learned to forget the differences and live in peace and harmony. The Chief minister reiterated that when people start thinking for the welfare of all rather than being self-centred, the state will achieve progress. He also emphasised the need to promote the minority groups so that there will be equal development of all the communities in the state. The Chief Minister said he has requested his Cabinet Ministers not to bring up any community-based or region-centric matters to the Cabinet meeting. He asserted that the govt does not belong to any community or region, and it will work for uniform development in the State. Biren administered Sadbhavana pledge to the gathering. Ministers, MLAs, top civil and police officials attended the event.
Imphal, 17 August 2017 ( Evening News ) : The High Court of Manipur yesterday directed the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation, NHIDCL to submit to the court the documents showing the estimated cost for the National Highway 37, Imphal-Jiribam road project which they have submitted to the centre, as soon as possible. A bench of the high court consisting of Acting Chief Justice N. Kotishwar and Justice Kh. Nobin issued the order yesterday during the hearing of a PIL filed in connection with the National Highway 37, Imphal-Jiribam and National Highway 2, Imphal-Dimapur road project. The bench also directed the corporation to produce the contract agreement entered between the NHIDCL and the three contractors for execution of the work. The Court agreed to give some time to file the documents after the counsel for the respondents requested for two weeks time. It may be recalled that the judges constituting the bench along with a team of Advocate general, senior advocates and advocates of the court inspected the condition of Imphal Jiribam road on the 12th of this month.
Imphal, 15 August 2017 ( Evening News ) : Manipur joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 71st independence day. Chief Minister Nongthongbam Biren today hoisted the national flag at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground. In his speech Nongthombam Biren asserted that his 4-month old govt has been able to win people's faith. He said, India has witnessed many changes after it attained freedom and maintained cordial relationships with other countries. He reiterated that the new BJP led state government has brought various developmental changes in its 4- month rule and has been able to resolve several issues in the state. He assured that the govt will take up more developmental works and thwart any threat to the growth and development of the state. Biren said the government is giving due emphasis on Skill development and vocational training to provide employment opportunities to the youth and development of roads and bridges as well as telecommunications. He mentioned that the govt is putting efforts to promote the tourism sector. Biren also highlighted the govt efforts to improve the business, education as well as health sector. He however maintained that the government cannot achieve its dreams if there is unrest in Manipur. Biren said the govt welcomed the surrendered cadres and will help them lead a normal life. Ministers, MLAs, Chairman of Hill Area Committee, top civil and police officials and people took part in the event. ‘Chief Minister Police Medal for Gallantry for 2015-16’ and ‘Chief Minister Police Medal for Outstanding Devotion to Duty’ were also awarded on the occasion. The first Chief Minister Police Trophy for Community Service and Chief Minister Police Trophy for Anti Drug Campaign’ were also presented on the occasion.
Imphal, 14 August 2017 ( Evening News ) : Imphal West Police has arrested 3 suspects of the Kakwa Naorem Leikai bomb blast that occurred yesterday. They have been identified as Sapam Nanda, also known as Maker, 50 years, son of S. Sanatomba, a resident of Bashikhong Torban, Pipa yaima Maring, 29 years son of B. Angphun, a resident of Kangkoi Khullen and Thingbaijam Sanjoy, 35 years son of Th. Dronjit, a resident of Kakwa naorem Leikai. Bomb making materials like 81 Gelatin Sticks, 500 Gram of 2 TNT Cases, 6 Circuits, a Remote Control Device, 3 Mobile Phones and 5 Sim Cards that were used to make the bomb were recovered from them. Speaking to media persons at the Conference Hall of Imphal West SP today, S.P, Themtheng Ngashangva said upon receiving news about the blast yesterday, a team of Imphal West led by DSP, Amit and OC, Achouba under the supervision of SP, Imphal West conducted massive search and raids at different places to nab the perpetrators. Sapam Nanda, a PREPAK Cadre was apprehended during the search. Upon interrogation, he revealed the name of the other two persons involved. They confessed that they have assembled the IED in the morning of aug 13 and planted it around 7 AM. It may be recalled that the bomb exploded at Kakwa Naorem Leikai yesterday morning amid tight security measures taken by the police in view of Independence day celebrations in the state. However, the blast caused no casualty. On the other hand, a team of Imphal West Police arrested 2 KRA cadres from Sangaithel Tunnel no. 12 on the 12th of this month. They have been identified as Ngamboi Haokip alias Raju 37 years son of late Doumang Haokip, a resident of Loinol Khunou Waroi Ching and Seineo Khongsai, 32 years son of Kaikham Khongsai, a resident of Pangmoul Village in Senapati. A 9mm Pistol and 9 live rounds were recovered from these two Self Styled Commandant. A case has been registered.
