Imphal, 15 December 2017 ( Evening News ) : A new scheme offering medical assistance of unto 2 lakh rupees for BPL families will be introduced on January, 1, next year. The scheme is exclusively meant for the poorest of the poor in the society. Chief Minister Nongthonbam Biren disclosed the same during the monthly ‘Meeyam Gee Numit’ held on the 15th of every month at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, today. He further disclosed that a company has been selected to survey regarding the scheme. The company in its survey will identify the poorest of poor families to avoid giving the AAY and BPL cards to well to do families. The said survey will be conducted along with panchayats and local clubs. Chief Minister N. Biren expressed faith that the scheme will genuinely benefit the poorest of poor. On the other hand, Biren also said, 6 nurses will be given exclusive trainings for Neuro surgery as facility for Neuro Surgery with latest equipments is now available at JNIMS. Chief Minister Biren also expressed deep sorrow at the recent acid attack incident. He declared that free treatment for the victim  and assistance to the family members will be provided by the State Government. He reminded that a Fast Track Court has been set up in the state to prevent crimes against women and reaffirmed that this would enable in taking up immediate actions towards crimes against women.

Imphal, 14 December 2017 ( Evening News ) : The 26 Sector 12 Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) arrested one drug peddler carrying 3 thousand 9 hundred and ninety pieces of WY tablets at PVCP, Khudengthabi in Tengnoupal District , around 6 in the evening, yesterday. The arrested person is identified as Umar Mukthar, 29 yrs son of Mr Md Mukhilsh, from Moreh Ward No 5, Tengnoupal District. He was caught in posession of WY tablets worth around 19 point 95 lakh rupees hidden in cigarette packets inside a Maruti Van bearing registration No MN 01 X 9806 that he was travelling in from Moreh to Imphal while checking at PVCP, Khudengthabi. He was handed over to Moreh Police Station.

Imphal, 14 December 2017 ( Evening News ) : The Institute of Engineers (India), IEI Manipur State Centre observed the World energy Day at the Seminar Hall of IEI, Government of Polytechnic, Takyel today. The observance was sponsored by M/S. SS Electronics. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of IEI Manipur State Council, Kh. Temba said the event was organised to ensure wise usage of various types of energies so as to conserve it for the future generation. He said the observance also aims to reduce unnecessary usage of electrical appliances at home and wastage of Fuel Energy by driving vehicles unnecessarily as well as to promote utilisation of Non-Conventional Energies such as Solar Energy. Former Chairman of JERC (Manipur & Mizoram), N. Shyamsunder and Honorary Secretary of IEI, N. Joykumar were among those present at the event.

Imphal, 12 December 2017 ( Evening News ) : The 78th Nupi Lal Memorial Day was also observed at Ima Keithel in Khwairamband Bazar. Speaking on the occasion MAHUD Minister Thounaojam Shyam Kumar lauded the contribution of the Manipuri women towards the development of the state. Shyamkumar however expressed grave concern at the consumption of tobacco products by the Manipuri women and made an appeal to them to give up the habit of eating Zarda Paan. The Minister also offered floral tributes to those brave women who fought against the mighty British in 1939. Cultural Activist Ningthoucha Lancha stated that women must be included in decision making process and women must be given equal respect and equal regard. He also appealed to men not to delegate household chores to women alone but do them together. Prizes were also distributed to the winners of the  race conducted as part of the event. The race began from the Kangla and ended at Ima Keithel 1. Lamabam Ibemcha from Loitam Khunou bagged the first position, Phuritsabam Sanamacha from Senjam Chirang second and Pheiroijam Heiton from Kyamgei bagged the third place.

Imphal, 12 December 2017 ( Evening News ) : Manipur today paid rich tributes to those brave Manipuri women who opposed the indiscriminate export of rice from Manipur by businessman with the support of the British govt. The State function was held at Nupee Lal memorial complex, today. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren and Agriculturem inister V. Hangkhanlian led the people in offering tributes to those brave women who fought gallantly against the monopolistic policies of the colonial rule in 1904 and 1939. Speaking at the observance Chief Minister Biren appealed to the women of the state to join the efforts of the govt to bring peace and harmony in the state. He asserted that people should remember those courageous women who marked their significance in the history of Manipur on the occasion of Nupi Lal Day. He expressed the hope that women of Manipur will continue to take active roles and responsibilities as in the past. The chief minister also mentioned that the entire north eastern region is in turmoil at present due to the self centric and communal ideologies of some sections of the society. He appealed to the women to stand united and strive for integrity and harmony  between the people of the hills and valley and bring peace in the state.

Nongthongbam Biren also asserted that the present situation does not call for blame game to gain political mileage. He called for unity among the people and declared that his government is always in the forefront to work for the interests of the people. Ministers, MLAs, top civil and police officials, and several distinguished persons were present at the observance. Artists of Nupee Lal Memorial Association and Nupee lal and Khongjom War memorial society performed a play on Nupi Lal on the occasion.