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BJP alleges involvement of Congress ministers and MLAs in the violation of recruitment process
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Imphal, 26 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : BJP Manipur Pradesh today alleged that the Congress Government is involved in the violation of rules in the recruitment of Manipur Police Constables held in 2013. The government has cancelled the recruitment due to irregularities and ordered fresh recruitment. Speaking to media at the BJP office at Nityaipat Chuthek, BJP State Executive Member and former minister Dr Nimaichand Luwang said the decision to cancel the recruitment is a very cheap tactic of the govt to cover up its wrongdoing and challenged that involvement of Congress Ministers and MLAs in the violation…
Modi says transformation of India cannot take place without the transformation of governance
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Impact, 26 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated NITI Aayog’s lecture series on the theme of ‘Transforming India’, borrowing the concept from western universities and think tanks. Talking at the event, PM Modi said transformation of India cannot take place without the transformation of governance. He added that we need to change laws, eliminate unnecessary procedures and to adopt technology in order to speed-up the processes. The prime minister said each country has its own resources, experiences, and strengths. Today countries are inter-dependent and inter-connected as well. Now no country can afford any…
Imphal, 21 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Former Union Minister Dr. Najma Akbarali Heptulla was sworn-in as the 18th Governor of Manipur today to become the first woman Governor of the state. Dr. Heptulla was administered the oath of office by Acting Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Rakesh Ranjan Prasad at 11.40 am at the Raj Bhavan. Speaking to media persons, Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla said the first thing she wants to know is the priority of the people of Manipur and appealed for support from the citizens of the state. Dr. Heptulla said she has brought…
Imphal, 21 August 2016 : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi appealed to the people to pledge to strengthen the unity and integrity of the country. Speaking at the Sadbhavna Diwas to mark the 72nd birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi at the Banquet Hall of 1st Manipur Rifles, Ibobi described Rajiv Gandhi as a dynamic Prime Minister who deterred defection by introducing the Anti Defection law. He said Rajiv Gandhi dreamt of a united India and what is happening now in the country is against the principle he stood for. The chief minister also said Rajiv Gandhi coined the…
In a major political move, around 100 members of Naga People Front join BJP Manipur Pradesh
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Imphal, 15 August 2016 : In the first of its kind in the history of Manipur politics, around 100 members of Naga People Front - NPF joined BJP Manipur Pradesh yesterday. BJP President Kshetrimayum Bhabananda welcomed the NPF members to the party. Welcoming the new entrants to BJP, Bhabananda said the party welcomes everyone. He said the party is optimistic of winning the upcoming assembly election and forming the next government in the state after joining of the NPF members from Tamenglong. Lungsonggai Pamei - who contested the ADC election on NPF ticket said utilisation of the central funds meant…
Imphal, 09 August 2016 : Congress Legislative party meeting was held yesterday from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm at Chief Minister’s Conference Hall. The meeting discussed the delay in distribution of rice under the National Food Security Act. Impact News sources said the delay was cited due to mismatch in the names of the beneficiaries uploaded by National Informatics Centre, NIC and the number of cards issued. Due to this mismatch some districts are yet to get their share of rice bags. The meeting resolved to send a team comprising State Food and Civil Supplies, FCS Nodal Officer and representatives…
