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Imphal, 21 July 2016 ( Evening News) : Women vendors of Imoinu andi Phouoibi Keithel who have been shifted to the temporary market sheds behind Johnstone Higher Secondary School rose in unison and attempted to reoccupy the markets in Khwairamband Keithel which were damaged in the January 4 earthquake. Women vendors complained of inconveniences faced at the present temporary market sheds including congestions in the market and low roof. Khadangbam Shantibala, a woman vendor said they welcomed the temporary measures to accommodate the woman vendors at the makeshift market sheds behind Johnstone school after the Market no. 2 and 3 were damaged by the earthquake. But the makeshift market is very small and both the buyers and the sellers face a number of inconveniences everyday. She said the roof of the market shed is very low and it is unbearably hot inside the market. Shantibala also added that the authority concerned had been informed to address the issues facing the women vendors by July 20. But failure to give any positive response from the authority compelled them to reoccupy the damaged markets. Meanwhile, some members of BJP Manipur Pradesh visited and took stock of the situation.
Imphal, 21 July 2016 ( Evening News) : Police and Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Imphal East have rushed one of the students on hunger strike to JNIMS today as her health deteriorated. The condition of one of the four students who are on a fast unto death at Singjamei Thongkhong demanding implementation of ILPS in the state, deteriorated today. Pangambam Mariya, 17 years, daughter of P. Naobicha from Kongba Kshetri Leikai is a student of TG higher secondary school. She has been on fast with three other school students since Tuesday evening. Police personnel of Singjamei police station along with a team of Welfare Committee (CWC), Imphal East came to the spot to pick her up but she refused to go. A team of women police from Singjamei police station was called and Mariys was taken to JNIMS. It may be mentioned that 4 students including 2 girls are on fast unto death since July 19 demanding ILPS. Meanwhile, all kinds of vehicles coming towards Singjamei bridge were diverted.
Imphal, 20 July 2016 ( Evening News) : Normal life was hit by the 13 hour bandh called by KCP-Porei Meitei against the unethical appointment of JNIMS Director Dr. Laishram Deben. The main markets in Imphal including Khwairamband Bazar, Paona Bazar and Thangal Bazar remained closed during the bandh that began from 5 this morning. Public transport remained off the road while a few private vehicles were seen on the road. Most of the educational institutes remained closed in the city. The bandh is peaceful so far and no untoward incident has been reported from any part of the state.
Imphal, 20 July 2016 (Evening News) : Members of JCILPS women's wing today attempted to storm the Raj Bhawan demanding removal of wanted tag on former JCILPS convenor Ratan Khomdram declared by Manipur Police department. The women protestors also demanded removal of Respondent Counsel, Advocate General Th. Ibohal for requesting the court to transfer the hearing of Khomdram Ratan case to another division bench. The hearing of the case began today before the division bench of the chief justice of High Court of Manipur, Rakesh Ranjan Prasad and Justice S. Serto. The women protestors suddenly attempted to storm the Raj Bhawan soon after the court transferred the hearing of the case to another division bench. They were however stopped by the personnel of CRPF and Manipur police posted at the Raj Bhawan. Later 5 representatives of the women's wing were allowed to enter the Raj Bhawan. They met the Governor's Principal Private Secretary as the governor was not in Imphal. Talking to media persons former convenor of JCILPS, Women's Wing Lourembam Nganbi said the declaration of Ratan Khomdram wanted is against the Indian Constitution. She also lambasted the Advocate General for seeking Criminal Proceeding against the Media and counsel of the Petitioner.
Imphal, 20 July 2016 : Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said the people of both the hills and the valley need to work together and live in peace for a collective development of the state. Gaikhangam inaugurated a new Administrative Building of the Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council at Kangpokpi. Speaking at the function organised by District Council Administration, Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council, Kangpokpi, Gaikhangam said the present state government works for the welfare of hill people to a uniform development in the hills and valley. He was optimistic that the new office building will help in accelerating welfare programs for the people in Sadar Hills.
Imphal, 19 July 2016 ( Evening News): Scuffles broke between the police and students of Tamphasana Girls’ Higher Secondary School at the school gate when the students tried to take out a protest rally demanding implementation of ILPS in the state. The girl students were prevented by women police personnel from taking out the rally. Imphal West SDPO AG Sharma was injured in his temple when students pelted stones during the tussle. Meanwhile students of Johnstone higher secondary school marched towards TG school and police tried to stop them at Nityaipat Chuthek asking them to go back to their schools. In the mean time, students of CC higher secondary school also gathered at Nityaipat Chuthek. Later the students proceeded towards Keishampat Junction and started shouting slogans while a few students of TG school sat on the road and obstructed the traffic at Wahengbam Leikai. Later police came and drove the students away and cleared the traffic. A student was injured in the melee. Police fired tear gas shells and mock bombs near Bhigo hotel to control the mob.
Imphal, 19 July 2016 : Manipur Fire Service Director, Kh. Chandramani today said the dept. lacks manpower and substations and have been sending proposals for up gradation of the dept. He said the govt has however failed to convert their proposals into actions. Speaking during media interaction program organised by DIPR at its complex, Kh. Chandramani said Imphal Fire Service and 16 Sub-Stations are involved in fighting fire, flood and other natural calamities in the state saving lives and properties. Director of Manipur Fire Service, Kh Chandramani added that the department faces various difficulties and inconvenience in fighting fires in the congested Imphal City and among them lack of water is the major problem.
Imphal, 18 July 2016 ( Evening News) : A one day free medical camp was held today at Juvenile Learners’ Club Community Hall, Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai. The camp was organised by Former Vice President of BJP Manipur Pradesh and current State Executive Member H Jayadev Sharma in association with District Health Society, Imphal East. OPDs for Medicine, Eye and Skin were opened and free medicines were also distributed during the health camp. H. Jayadev said the health camp was organised in view of the recent flood in Tokpam Leiaki area to give access to healthcare to the needy people. He also added that such camp will be organised at various places under Yaiskul constituency.