Imphal, 31 March 2018 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister Nongthongbam Biren has asserted that  NIA will probe into the missing case of 56 pistols from Arms kote of 2nd Manipur Rifles. Speaking to media persons at CM Secretariat today, the Chief Minister said the case is not only breaching of the State Security but also the National Security. He maintained that the arms kote of 2MR is under strict security vigil 24 hours and that there has not been bigger cheat than this in the history of Manipur. He stated that the situation has made the Government and the people insecure. Biren stated that the arms were brought in to the State in September 2014. An FIR was filed at Imphal Police Station after CO of 2nd MR registered a case for the same. The Chief Minister said 5 persons including 2 personnel of 2nd MR have been arrested. He stated that there is suspicion that there might be political involvement in the case. Biren said  the case will be handed over to the specialised NIA. Cabinet Ministers, BJP MLAs, Police and administrative officials also attended the Press meet.

Imphal, 31 March 2018 ( Evening News ) : Large number of people of the State led by Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren paid homage to the mortal remains of Veteran Politician  RK Dorendrosana who was the Chief Minister of the State for three terms.  Deputy Chief Minister, Joykumar, Speaker, Khemchand, Ministers , MLAs, top police and civil officials of the State offered floral tribute to the deceased leader at his residence in Yaiskul Janmasthan today. Speaking to media persons, Chief Minister, Nongthombam Biren said the former Chief Minister is a highly respected leader national wide and that his death is an immense loss not just for the State but for the whole North Eastern Region. The Chief Minister that the loss will remain as a void in the politics of Manipur. Biren maintained that people of the State must not forget the contributions of the deceased leader. He also wished that the departed soul may rest in peace and that he shares the grief of the bereaved family members. It may be mentioned that RK. Dorendro was the chief minister of Manipur for three times from December 6, 1974 to May 16, 1977, then from January 14, 1980 to November 27, 1980 and from April 8, 1992 to April 11, 1993. He was also elected to the Upper House of the Indian Parliament - the Rajya Sabha from Manipur during September 20, 1988 till March 12, 1990 from Indian National Congress party and also served as the Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly. The senior politician was admitted to the JNIMS special ward on March 17 and passed way last night at the Hospital.

Imphal, 30 March 2018 ( Evening News ) : CORRIGENDUM : In the post published earlier, mistakenly the Caption went like “CM’S REMARKS AT MADHAVPUR NOT INTENTIONAL:MSF” which should have been “CM TOLD MSF HIS REMARKS AT MADHAVPUR NOT INTENTIONAL”. But the body of the news posted earlier was same as the one published here. We have already taken down the earlier post and now publishing a new one with the same body and with the Corrected CAPTION. We apologise to the MSF & the public for the error which was unintentional. We would also like appeal to those people who have downloaded the earlier post, not to share it further. If possible kindly replace it with the Corrected one. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

CM TOLD MSF HIS REMARKS AT MADHAVPUR NOT INTENTIONAL : Manipur Student Federation has stated that Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren has clarified his controversial statement of Manipur and the whole of the North East region being a part of India since the time of Lord Krishna as unintentional. MSF also said, the Chief Minister will clarify to the public on the issue at the earliest. Criticism and demand for apology about the Chief Minister’s statement at Madhavpur fair in Gujarat by civil society organisations and many student Unions including MSF rose. The agitations even took out in the form of blocking of roads yesterday which led to an official correspondence from the Chief Minster to hold talks with the MSF representatives. Subsequently, more than an hour long meeting was convened from 1 this afternoon. Addressing media persons after meeting the Chief Minister, President of MSF, Ngariyanbam Milan stated that Chief Minister Biren has expressed that his statements were not made intentionally. He also said the Chief Minister is all ready to give a detailed clarification to the public on the matter at the earliest.

Imphal, 29 March 2018 ( Evening News ) : The 6th edition of Ougri Fest 2018 kicks off at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Campus, Langol today. Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar inaugurated the 4 day eventful festival  organised by NIT. Addressing the gathering, Joykumar said pure science subjects such as physics, chemistry and biology should not be neglected and students should give equal emphasis on such subjects. He said, it should be in parallel with the technical studies. He said, humans need mental satisfaction more than material satisfaction and maintained that the event would be able to give such mental satisfaction. He lamented that students these days are behind in research and encouraged them to take research works. He asserted that country's prosperity depends on the advancement in research works. It maybe mentioned that the first edition of Ougri fest was held in 2013. The fest caters exclusively various cultural events and  extra-curricular activities. This year, solo singing competition will add to the range of events. It may be recalled that social service and blood donation camp were held on March 23 and 27 respectively ahead of the fest.

Imphal, 29 March 2018 ( Evening News ) : Football fans of the State stormed the office of All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) in demand to resolve the issue of withholding the Oldest Football tournament of the North East, CC Meet and Manipur State League today. Members of Football Lovers Manipur stormed the office, however, the office was closed as there were no officials of AMFA in the office at the time. The protestors chanted slogans demanding the officials of AMFA to resign and not to play petty politics in sports. Meanwhile a team of Police personnel rushed to the spot and stopped the protest. Speaking to media persons, Co-Convenor of Football Lovers Manipur, Suresh Sougaijam stated that the fate of Football in the State which is considered as the Power House of Sports is indeterminate and condemned the silence of AMFA on the matter. Suresh maintained that the issue is the root cause of the failure of Manipur in Santosh Trophy and other National Level Football Tournaments. He expressed suspicion that AMFA is playing politics and questioned how the players were selected to represent Manipur and demanded AMFA to resolve the issue at the earliest. He warned of resorting to various forms of agitation. It may be mentioned that the State league was put on halt since November last year on account of a controversy and the CC Meet of the current year has not been commenced yet. A case is underway regarding the matter in the High Court of Manipur.