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Imphal, 25 June 2016 ( Evening News) : One day Lecture cum Interaction Programme on ‘Justice is Truth’ was held today at the auditorium of the High Court of Manipur. The programme was organised by Manipur State Legal Services Authority. Judicial officers, public prosecutors, advocates, panel Lawyers, Legal Aid Counsels and law students took part in the the interaction programme. Several resource persons spoke on welfare & children in the Administration of Justice’, ‘ Important Provisions of Cr.P.C’ etc. Speaking on the occasion Justice N. Kotiswar said it is very necessary for the Law students who are new in the field of  judiciary need to fully understand the Indian constitution. He also said the preamble is just like the introduction to the laws .

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Imphal, 24 June 2016 ( Evening News) : The 48-hour general strike called by JAC constituted against the declaration of wanted tag on JCILPS former convenor Khomdram Ratan continues to hit life in the valley districts of the state for the second day today. The general strike came into effect from the midnight of June 22 and will end today midnight. Supporters of the general strike blocked roads in different areas by placing tree trunks, bamboos, electric poles and burning tyres. Markets, business establishments, educational institutions in Imphal and its adjoining areas remained closed. Passenger vehicles remained off the roads. 

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Imphal, 24 June 2016( Evening News) : Joint committee on inner line permit system has denied link between the JCILPS and Nameirakpam Mangi, who was arrested by the police yesterday with materials used in bomb making. The police alleged that Mangi was making bombs for the outlawed National revolutionary front, Manipur, NRFM. JCILPS Convenor in charge BK Moirangcha today refuted the claims made by the SP, Imphal west that Mangi is the Publicity-in- charge of JCILPS Sagolband and said there is no Sagolband unit of the JCILPS and they do not know Nameirakpam Mangi who was arrested by the police. He questioned whether the accusation by the SP against the JCILPS is a ploy to suppress the movement of the JCILPS.

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Imphal, 23 June 2016: Chairman of Prepak (VC) and his driver were shot dead by unidentified persons inside their designated camp at Khabeisoi in 7 Manipur Rifles last night. It is worth mentioning here that Prepak VC is a signatory to the Suspension of Operation, SoO with the Central and state govt. Prepak (VC)  Chairman Ningombam Nabachandra @ Nongdrenkhomba, 58 years, s/o Late N. Iboyaima from Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai died on the spot. His driver Leishangthem Sanjit, age 41, s/o Late Lalsing from Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai also died in the attack. Sanjit was not a cadre of PREPAK-VC. The incident came to light when Indira, wife of late Nabachandra and Radha, wife of the deceased driver visited the camp at 11 this morning and found them dead at their quarters. Nabachandra was hit in the head and his body was found in the bedroom. Sanjit was hit in the chin, chest and hand and his body was lying in the kitchen. Family of Nabachandra informed media persons that Nabachandra did not return home after joining PREPAK 30 years ago. Nabachandra left behind his wife and 2 daughters. The driver Sanjit is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son. The bodies have been deposited at JNIMS morgue.

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Imphal, 22 June 2016 ( Evening News) : JAC of Khomdram Ratan has called for 48-hour Manipur general strike form today midnight against the declaration of former of convenor, JCILPS  Khomdram Ratan wanted by the govt. Convener of the JAC Th. Subhachandra today announced the 48-hour general strike to media persons at Singjamei Thongkhong. He said they are aware of the difficulties faced by the people during general strikes but the govt's failure to withdraw the FIR against the former convener of JCILP has compelled them to call for the 48-hour general strike. Subhachandra appealed to the people to extend cooperation to the movement. Patients, people engaged in essential services, people going for religious functions and media persons will be exempted.

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Imphal, 22 June 2016 ( Evening News) : Concerned Citizens Manipur today organised a people's convention to bring back normalcy in the strife torn state. Women representatives of various ethnic communities of the hills and valley, Civil Society Organisations, NGOs and university teachers participated in the discussion held at Hotel Imphal Siroy Conference Hall. The participants discussed the prevailing situation in the state following the demand for Inner Line Permit System and the crying need for talks among the various communities living in Manipur to come to an agreement on the Manipur Protection of Peoples Bill, 2015 passed by the state assembly in the interest of all concerned and other issues facing the state. Convenor of Concerned Citizens Manipur   Binalakshmi Nepram said the movement for ILPS is not new. She maintained that the movement was launched in 1980 to protect the indigenous people of the state. Binalakshmi alleged that a few handful of people are trying to give a negative picture of the movement. She appealed to the State government to take the right step to resolve the ILPS issue instead of ignoring it to protect the ethnic communities living in Manipur.

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Imphal, 22 June 2016 ( Evening News) : A rickshaw puller alleged that a Sub-Inspector of Manipur Police assaulted him over fare. The incident occurred at Keishampat Thiyam Leikai this morning around 9.30. The rickshaw puller is identified as Kangabam Amutombi, 42, son of late Gopal from Charangpat Laxmi Keithel, Thoubal presently using a rickshaw owned by RK Nanao of Moirangkhom Janmasthan. Recalling the incident Amutombi said while he was at Keishampat Lairembi, a woman asked him to drop her at Keishampat Thiyam Leikai. On reaching the destination, the woman gave Rs 10 which actually should be Rs 20. The woman said she will get Rs 10 from her house and went inside. Minutes later, the SI in plainclothes came out and verbally abused him. Amutombi then requested the SI not to use such languages. The SI along with some persons then started assaulting him alleging that he was intoxicated. Speaking to media Amutombi condemned the incident and appealed not to repeat such act on daily wage earners who are working to make ends meet.

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Imphal, 21 June 2016 ( Evening News ): Over 500 people have come together to promote talks between the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System - JCILPS and the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Churachand-pur, JACAATB to end the ongoing impasse and restore communal harmony between the different communities of the State. Significantly the campaigners are drawn from different communities of the State and the petitions are submitted online on Change.org. Copies of the online petition have also been submitted to the JCILPS and JACAATB. A memorandum each was also submitted to the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary requesting them to mediate between the two parties.

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Imphal, 21 June 2016 ( Evening News) : JAC against the unnatural death of Oinam Rex today blocked the roads from Kakwa to Canchipur under Thongju Part 1 and Part 2. 19-year-old Oinam Rex from Ningomthongjao Awang Leikai was found hanging at boarding of Temple of Learning School, Canchipur on June 13. Speaking to media persons JAC Convenor Kh. Iboyaima said they have doubt on post-mortem report. He allegedly accused the school authorities for the negligence which cost the live of Rex.

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Imphal, 18 June 2016 ( Evening News) : Thousands of people from all walks of life today offered homage to the 18 martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the territorial integrity of Manipur on June 18 in 2001. The people were protesting against the Bangkok Declaration which extended ceasefire between Govt of India and NSCN-IM without territorial limits and the day is commemorated as “The Great June Uprising, unity day. Since early morning people came to the martyrs memorial memorial at Kekrupat to pay their respect and offer floral tributes to the 18 martyrs. People belonging to different ethnic communities took part in the observance organised by Organising Committee, United Committee Manipur and All Manipur United Clubs Organisation.  Multi faith prayers held in the early morning marked the beginning of the commemoration of the day. Martial artists offered general salute to the martyrs. After the salute the representatives of the organising committee led the people in offering floral tributes to the memorial of the martyrs. Family members of the martyrs were among those who offered their respect. Home Minister, Gaikhangam, Social Welfare Minister, Ak. Merabai, Congress and opposition MLA also joined the mass in paying homage to the martyrs. Representatives of various  Civil Society Organisations, students and individuals offered flowers at the memorial.

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