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A day after the Centre decided to delete Section 309 of IPC that is attempt to suicide, Impact News reached out to Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam to know about the stand of govt of Manipur on it. But, Gaikhangam had no knowledge whether the state Government has supported the move or not. 18 states and 4 Union territories backed the recommendation of the Law Commission of India to remove the Section 309 of IPC. If it is removed then Manipur faces legal dilemma in handling the case of Irom Chanu Sharmila. When Impact News raised the question on what section…
BJP demanded the state government to produce a white paper on the fund meant for the renovation of Khuman Lampak Sports Complex within five days. Speaking at a press meet at its office at Nityaipat Chuthek, BJP Manipur Pradesh President,Th Chaoba, expressed the apprehension that the state govt has misappropriated Rs 100 crore released under 13th Finance Commission for renovation of Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. He said renovation work for the Complex was entrusted with Manipur Development Society instead of giving it to the experts. He asked the govt to publish a white paper and demanded a CBI enquiry into…
Union home minister Rajnath Singh has hinted that there will be no relaxation in the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. The minister's statement comes a day after vice-president Hamid Ansari nudged the government on the alleged “misuse” of the act. Rajnath Singh said although there was a perceptible change in the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the government would wait before considering any relaxation in AFSPA. Singh’s answer is an iteration of Narendra Modi government’s hardline stand on AFSPA. Since the Modi government took over in May this year, hopes for AFSPA to be abrogated or even relaxed have been…
Manipur Government joined the week long observation of Quami Ekta yesterday in connection with the 97th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The observance took off at 1st MR Banquet Hall. People attending the observance led by the chief minister took the national integration pledge to foster and reinforce the strength of public harmony and national integration. Speaking on the occasion, Okram Ibobi urged all to jointly face the elements threatening the unity of India. Commerce and Industries Minister, Govindas Konthoujam maintained that apart from remembering Indira Gandhi for her role in strengthening oneness among the people that…
In what could be described as an unexpected turnaround, MLA K Sarat of Konthoujam assembly constituency, who demanded disqualification of MPTC’s President, has joined MLA Th Shyamkumar’s team. Speaking to media persons at MPTC’s head office in Moirangkhom, national spokesperson of AITC, Derek O’Brien said the party has begun the process to revoke K Sarat’s suspension. It may be recalled that Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress President MLA Th Shyamkumar suspended K Sarat for filing disqualification against the party member at a time when MPTC was facing internal crisis. MLA K Sarat was also present at the press meet. Mention may…
Janata Dal United president M Tombi has appealed to the students wing of Joint Committee of Inner Line Permit System to defer its agitation in view of the efforts being made by the political party committee to resolve the issue. Speaking to media persons at the party's office at Babupara, M Tombi, who is a member of the political party committee, said the draft bill prepared by the committee is almost 90% completed. Decision cannot be taken hastily to make the bill a very significant one. However, Tombi was optimistic that the proposed draft bill will be submitted to the…
