Imphal, 02 June 2017 ( Evening News ) : The bank of the Imphal river collapsed in Uchiwa area of Mayang Imphal inundating several houses and hectares of paddy fields. Mayang Imphal MLA and Parliamentary Secretary Education, Kongkham Robindro today inspected the flood affected areas in the constituency. He also visited Mayang Imphal Uchiwa Wangbal Awang Leikai and assured the affected people of immediate measures to fight the situation. The bank of the river collapsed in a stretch of about 30 feet inundating several houses in Uchiwa Wangbal Awang Leikai, Uchiwa Loukok, Uchiwa Bengul, Uchiwa Meitei Khul and Uchiwa Kabui. More than 2000 hectares of paddy fields have also been submerged by flood. 3 relief camps have been opened at Uchiwa Wangbal Awang leikai to shelter the flood affected families. They have been provided with essential items. The MLA also saw the condition of road at Mayai Lambi. He assured to help the families  whose houses have been destroyed by flood after consultations with the govt.

Imphal, 02 June 2017 ( Evening News ) : Manipur Legislative Assembly today paid obituary reference to its former member Karam Thamarjit who passed away recently in a hospital in Delhi. The members observed 2-minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed Congress MLA who was elected from Keirao constituency in the 11th assembly election in 2012. In his obituary reference Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren said the death of Karam Thamarjit is a great loss for the people of the state. He also spoke about the contribution of the late member. Speaker, Y. Khemchand, former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, ministers Karam Shyam, Th Biswajit, Losi Dikho, Nemcha Kipgen and MLA Paonam Brojen, also made obituary reference. Paying his obituary reference Keirao MLA Lourembam Rameshwor assured the House that he will work to fulfil the aspirations of Karam Thamarjit and complete the works left incomplete by him. He also told the members that works have been initiated to build a memorial park in his name. Chief Minister Biren today presented the second report of the Business Advisory Committee. Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar who also holds the Finance portfolio introduced The Manipur Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017. Introducing the bill the deputy chief minister urged the House to pass the bill for the benefit of the state. The House will meet on June 5 to discuss the bill. MLAs , RK Imo, Ksh Biren snd Dr. Chaltonlien Amo did not attend the session as they were on leave on medical ground. The Congress MLAs who have joined the BJP sat in the opposition benches except minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar.

Imphal, 01 June 2017 ( Evening News ) : Representatives of Peoples Action Committee, PAC formed against the murder of Soram Lakhipyari and Irengbam ongbi Monika have urged Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren to solve the twin murder. The PAC also demanded setting up of a Fast Track Court for speedy trial of cases of crimes against women and punishment to culprits involved in the crimes. Addressing media persons at Manipur Press Club today, Convenor of the PAC, Hijam Bikramjit said, the Chief Minister has given assurance to set up a Fast Track Court in the state. He added the dead bodies of the mother and daughter will not be claimed until the culprits are identified. It may be recalled that Soram ongbi Lakhipyari and her daughter Irengbam ongbi Monika were murdered by unknown persons on the evening of May 30 at Uripok Bachaspati Maning Leikai.

Imphal, 29 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : Deputy Chief Minister and Finance,Taxation and Excise Minister-in-Charge  Yumnam Joykumar, expressed that Goods and Services Tax system will overcome the drawbacks of the old taxation system. He made the statement at an Awareness Campaign on Goods and Services Tax organised jointly by Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax, Shillong Government of India and Commissioner , Department of Taxes, Government of Manipur at Manipur State Film Development Society's Auditorium in Palace Compound, today. Joykumar also said the Goods and Services Tax system under the Union Finance Ministry which will be effective from june this year will do away with the culture of collecting taxes from people to fill personal pockets. The Finance Minister further said, since in the new  taxation system, commodities right from Manufacturer to consumer will be levied single tax, it will benefit  Manipur which is basically a consumer state. He appealed the people to register for GST and shift from the old taxation system as soon as possible . Speaking at the occasion,  Chief Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Shillong-Zone, SK Panda said, the Goods and Services Tax system will be effective all over India from June this year and added many states have already registered and migrated in the new system. However, for  Manipur state so far only 45 per cent have migrated. He also said, the new taxation will benefit many businessmen.  GST System is very transparent and it will bring the central and state into one taxation  all over India. Panda said once the GST System starts implementing fully, it will bring down inflation as well. Finance Commissioner, Manipur Government , Vivek Kumar Dewangan, Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax Shillong, Gaigongdin Panmei and many people attended the awareness program.

Imphal, 28 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : A woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Tera Soyam Leirak. The deceased woman who left behind a few weeks old son was found hanging at a rented house. Police halted the husband of the deceased from conducting the funeral of the woman near the river bank at TYC ground, New Lambulane, after people saw him conducting the funeral in a suspicious manner. The deceased is identified as Thounaojam ningol Shanti, 38 years. She was the second wife of R.K Modhusana 43 from Singjamei Wangma Torban. Police said the first wife of Modhusana, Oinam ningol Shanta, 44 years was also seen with him at the river bank. They were trying to burn the body without performing any traditional rituals.  A team of Imphal West Police arrested R.K Modhusana and his first wife Oinam Shanta. Police has registered a case. Meanwhile a team of Forensic Experts visited the site and examined the body.