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Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) today observed 129th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress at Congress Bhavan. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, MPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, Congress MLAs, office bearers of frontal, district and block level committees were present at the observance. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said Congress seems to be weakening in some states as ups and downs in politics is obvious. However Chief Minister reminded that UPA returned and ruled for 10 years after NDA led govt under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Ibobi also clarified that there is…
Manipur People's Party (MPP) today demanded the government to investigate the findings of human skeletal remains from Tombisana High School compound within a week. In a press meet held at its Head Office at Pologround, MPP President N Sovakiran said the recovery of a mass grave in a restricted place, which is very close to Manipur Assembly Complex is mysterious. For a long time the place was used as CRPF camp and later by Manipur Police. MPP alleged that the act of killing must have done by the security forces. Sovakiran also said the killing must have carried out under…
General Secretary of United Committee Manipur, Joychandra Konthoujam today stressed the need for introduction of Manipur Legislative Council to safeguard the interests of minority communities of the state. Speaking at the Christmas celebration at Khongnangpokpi village in Senapati district, Joychandra said Manipur, although small, is inhabited by different communities and it is not an easy task to bestow the rights of every community equally. Hence, state govt must enact a different policy for the communities to protect them.Performance of cultural dances and songs and sport competitions were the highlights of the celebration. UCM also presented goodwill gifts to the elderly…
The 47th foundation day of Manipur Peoples’ Party (MPP) was held today at its head office near Imphal Polo Ground. MPP’s chief adviser and former Deputy chief minister Dr L Chandramani, President of the party N Sovakiran, leaders of the frontal organisations of MPP, party workers and sympathisers attended the function. Gifts were presented to senior workers of the party and kids of Tera Children Home. Speaking at the function, N Sovakiran said number of deaths and crimes has increased despite state govt’s claim that law and order has improved. He said there is suspicion that state government is taking…
IMPHAL: JAC against land acquisition of Lairen Pat Sports Complex, Bamon Kampu has boycotted Congress Govt and Kshetrigao MLA Amin Shah for failing to meet their demands. JAC has been demanding to stop construction of electricity godown at Larien Pat Sports Complex, Bamon Kampu. Speaking to media persons at the Manipur Press Club yesterday, JAC President Sougrakpam Khogen said the complex has produced many renown players and if this complex is vanished youths of the areas will be forced to go in wrong path. Khogen also maintained that JAC had submitted a memorandum on September 30 to the Chief Minister…
IMPHAL: Dhanamanjuri University Manipur Bill 2014 and Sangai National University Manipur Bill 2014 were introduced in the Manipur state assembly. Education Minister M Okendro introduced the two Bills on the second day of winter session today. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi introduced the Manipur Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Bill 2014. The chief minister also introduced the annual report of Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram 2013-14. Replying to a starred question by MLA Kh Joykishan on developing other religious places, chief minister Okram Ibobi told the House that the government does not provide funds to any of…
