Imphal, 14 October 2017 ( Evening News ) : Kuki Channel was launched today as part of the Impact TV's Impact Indigene Channel at Khongsai Veng Enjakhup Hall in Laipham Khunou. The television program for Kuki community named Kuki Channel will be telecast on ‘Impact Indigene channel’.  ADGP Training P. Doungel, representatives of Kuki Innpi and several distinguished persons of the community were present at the launch. Introducing the ‘Impact Indigene Channel’, Editor-in-Chief of Impact TV News, Yumnam Rupachandra said, the ‘Impact Indigene Channel’ aimed at promoting love, harmony and unity among the various communities living together since time immemorial to be able to lead the race to progress. He said ‘Impact Indigene Channel’ is not only for one particular community but it is a platform to bring  various cultures, festivals and lifestyles of different communities together.

Imphal, 14 October 2017 ( Evening News ) : 7 Manipuri footballers who were part of the Indian team in FIFA Under-17 Boys World Cup returned home today to a rousing welcome at the Imphal International Airport. Although India lost to USA, Colombia and Ghana in the Group-A matches, it will go down in the history as India debuted in the Fifa Under-17 Boys World Cup for the first time. Football fans across the globe were thrilled with their performances. It may be recalled that Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem (Goal Keeper), Boris Thangjam (Defender), Amarjit Kiyam (Mid Fielder-Captain), Jeakson Thounaojam (Mid Fielder), Md Shah Jahan (Mid Fielder), Nongdamba Naorem (Mid Fielder), Suresh Wangjam (Mid Fielder) and Ningthoinganba Meitei (Mid Fielder) were part of the Indian squad.

Imphal, 10 October 2017 ( Evening News ) : One day Regional Consultation Programme on “Child Rights -Gaps & Challenges in North Eastern States” was held today at the Classic Grande Chingmeirong. The programme was jointly organised by Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights, MCPCR, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, NCPCR and Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur. Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur N. Kotiswar said there are many developments in providing and protecting Child rights as the Supreme Court has taken many steps to protect the children. He said institutes engaged in protection of Child Rights must work towards protecting the innocence of children. Chief justice Kotiswar said said the stakeholders must protect the children under POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Child Labour Act and deal with the children in a friendly manner.

Imphal, 08 October 2017 ( Evening News ) : The state election commission will hold re polls at 27 polling stations tomorrow in the 5th general panchayat elections. For Zilla Parishad Members, Pradhans and Gram Panchayat Members, the re poll will be held at 8 polling stations under Keirao Bitra, namely 15/17/8, 15/19/1, 15/19/2, 16/20/8, 16/20/9, 16/20/10, 16/20/11 and 16/20/12. Under Porompat, re poll will be held at 12 polling stations, namely 7/18/1, 7/18/2, 7/18/3, 7/18/4, 7/18/5, 7/18/6, 7/18/7, 7/18/8, 7/18/9, 7/18/10, 7/18/11 and 7/18/12. Under Bishnupur District re poll will be held at polling station 8/4/2, Moirang, while under Thoubal District re poll will be held at polling stations 8/20/7, 8/20/10 and 8/20/11, Thoubal and polling station 2/3/16 in Lilong. Re poll for Zilla Parishad Members and Pradhans will be held at Imphal West, Wangoi polling station number 12/7/6 and polling station number 11/6/9 Wangoi for Pradhan.

Imphal, 01 October 2017 ( Evening News ) : Manipur joins the world in observing International Day of Older Persons today. Social Welfare Department held an event to mark the day at Khunthokhanbi Shanglen Thangmeiband. Speaking on the occasion, Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister, Nemcha Kipgen assured that she will urge the Government to open hospital specially meant for old-aged people. She said it is unfortunate that there are cases of ill treatment of senior citizens in the state. Nemcha said the almighty will punish those who ill treat the elderly people. She also reminded that everyone will all age someday. The minister urged the NGOs and stakeholders to help the older persons in distress and open doors for them. She highlighted the major contributions of the older persons in the society. Social Welfare department presented gifts as a token of appreciation to older persons present at the event. The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year. On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons.