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Imphal, 05 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today stated that even if the new draft bill for the protection of indigenous could not be tabled in the ongoing session of the Assembly, the govt is prepared to table the bill by adjourning the current Assembly session sine die. Replying to queries raised by various opposition MLAs during the zero hour of the last day of the 14th Session of the 10th Manipur State Assembly, Chief Minister said the necessity to put the draft Bill submitted by JCILPS in public domain and discuss it…
Imphal, 04 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : The opposition party Bharatiya Janata Party is all geared up for the upcoming state general election. BJP today launched election campaign for Langthabal constituency for the state general election expected to be held early next year at Lilong Chajing. President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Manipur Pradesh, Pukhrambam Somorjit who is likely to contest as BJP candidate from the constituency said BJP will definitely form the next govt after the 2017 general election. He said Langthabal constituency is lagging behind in every aspects as people of the constituency have been sending…
Imphal, 02 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : 14th Session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly began today. Day 1 of the Monsoon session concluded amid commotion and unrest in the state. Members of the Legislative Assembly condoled the death of Kishore Thapa who first won from Kangpokpi constituency in 1974 and served as the member of the House for 3 terms and also observed 2 minute silence as mark of respect to the deceased former-member of the house during the sitting which lasted for 31 minutes. Leader of the House, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh stated that Kishore…
Imphal, 30 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : India and South Korea today signed a memorandum of understanding to help each other in the development of Bio-Resource technology. The memorandum of understanding was signed today between Director of Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat Professor Dinabandhu Sahoo and President of Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR) South Korea, Dr.Young Hee Ahn at a function held at IBSD, Takyelpat. Dr Dinabandhu Sahoo said the MoU will not only help in the development of Research and technology between India and South Korea but also in the development of…
Imphal, 29 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : BJP Manipur Pradesh termed the cancellation of 2013 Constable Male Civil Recruitment as unethical practice and accused the Congress led govt of trying unrest in the state. BJP threatened to boycott the fresh constable’s recruitment drive which is beginning from tomorrow. Speaking at a press conference at the BJP Manipur Pradesh office at Nityaipat Chuthek, party spokesperson S. Tiken said Home Minister Gaikhangam’s statement that the old recruitment was cancelled due to discrepancy in the recruitment procedure is illogical. S. Tiken said the party workers will boycott and ban the recruitment…
Imphal, 27 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : The Cabinet meeting held yesterday at the CM's Secretariat with the Chief Minister O. Ibobi in the chair decided to table The Dhanamanjuri University Bill, 2016 in the assembly during upcoming session to establish a new university by amalgamating some major colleges of the state. Speaking to media, govt spokesperson and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Minister, Moirangthem Okendro said DM College of Science, DM College of Arts, DM College of Commerce, LMS Law College, G.P. Women’s College will be amalgamated to establish the new university under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan,…
