Items filtered by date: Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Imphal, 28 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : People are making preparations for the celebration of the Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba. The Meitei community celebrate new year on Sajibu Nongma Panba with religious and traditional fervour and enthusiasm. Like in the previous years Cheiraoba shoppers thronged the Khwairamband bazaar since early morning to purchase seasonal fruits, vegetables, seasonal flowers and other items required for the celebration. Sources said the prices of all the items went up but the shoppers willingly paid for them without bargaining with the women vendors. Shoppers expressed their happiness and welcomed the new year. Meanwhile some vendors complained that the sale this year was not good.

Governor Dr Najma Heptulla has greeted the people of Manipur on the eve of the auspicious occasion of Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba. In her message the governor said new year is an occasion to rejoice and make new resolutions. She said " Let us strive together for a better Manipur setting apart our differences and working for a common goal."

Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren also greeted the people on the occasuion of Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba. In his message the chief minister hoped that the festival will bring joy, prosperity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Manipur.

Imphal, 28 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : For the first time after becoming the chief minister of Manipur, Nongthombam Biren yesterday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. He was accompanied by Works Minister Thongam Biswajit. N. Biren apprised the Prime Minister of various development projects in Manipur. During the meeting, the Centre agreed to grant Manipur Rs 140-150 crore very shortly for various development works. An additional amount of Rs 82 crore was given to Manipur for the current year. The Centre also agreed to continue the sharing pattern of 90:10 for Central Sponsored Schemes in Manipur. Construction of 4-lane NH 2 will start soon. A press release issued by directorate of information and public relations said mini secretariat proposal will be sent to Ministry of DoNER for their consideration. It also said construction of women’s market in all districts will be considered for NLCPR funding from Ministry of DoNER. The construction of 60 bedded Mental hospital will be approved by the Ministry of Health after appropriate proposal is sent. The Ministry of sports and ministry of power will also consider flood lighting of Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. Construction of Flyovers will be considered under the Smart City Project.