Imphal, 27 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : Manipur Traffic Police today conducted an traffic awareness cum drive at Keishampat, Chingmeirong, Kakwa and Kwakeithel by opening a mobile post. Traffic personnel checked riders of two-wheelers who violated traffic rules like riding without wearing helmets, triple riding and checked the documents of both two-wheelers and four wheelers.  Although the penalty for riding without a license is 500 Rupees, people without licenses were fined 100 Rupees today. DSP Traffic, Imphal West, Ngasepam Ratna and traffic personnel presented handkerchief to riders who wore helmet and with proper documents. They also instructed drivers of four wheelers to fasten seat belts and two wheeler riders to wear helmets and  carry driving licenses. Ngasekpam Ratna said drivers who violate traffic rules create problems to everyone on the road. She stated that the awareness cum drive aimed at ensuring that public follow the traffic rules religiously.

Imphal, 26 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : Former Keirao MLA, Thamarjit Karam passed away due to an illness at Apollo Hospital in Delhi, late last night. He was 47. Thamarjit was undergoing treatment at the hospital.  Sources said his body will arrive in Imphal tomorrow and the last rites will be held at Kyamgei Mamang Leikai. The former MLA is survived by his wife and a 3-year old daughter. Keirao Assembly Congress Committee has condoled the untimely demise of Thamarjit Karam. Members of the Committee observed 2 minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed leader.

Imphal, 26 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : Governor Dr Najma A Heptulla today opened free counselling and awareness program for admission to different Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Programs. The event was organised by Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat. In her inaugural address the governor appealed to the students of the State to make endeavours to introduce Manipur to the rest of the country and world as brand ambassadors of their unique culture and tradition. She expressed her satisfaction at the initiative of the IBSD, Takyelpat to hold the event by inviting well known colleges and universities of the country to provide counselling and awareness to the students of Manipur. Dr Najma Heptulla also appealed to the delegates from different colleges and universities to organise student exchange program so that the students from other states will learn more about the state. Mentors from Delhi University interacted with the students. Principals and teachers of  Miranda College, Sri Ventateshwara College, Sri Aurobindo College, Kalinda College and Ramjas College participated in the  one day program. A large number of students attended the event.

Imphal, 23 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren and Supreme Court Judge, Justice Madan B. Lokur launched the Case Information System, CIS National Core Version 1.0 of the Manipur High Court today. Biren assured of non interference by the Govt in the proceedings of the High Court. He also announced of setting up of a Judicial Academy at Pangei. The chief minister said the Govt is willing to go all out to look into the shortcomings of Manipur High Court. Manipur High court organised the event at the Auditorium of the High court today. It may be mentioned that the e-committee of supreme court had launched the National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology in the Indian Judiciary project in 2005. As part of this project, Case Information System has been launched to track the pending cases and other issues. Speaking further, Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren assured of Govt help into the inappropriate court complex and official residences. He also assured of intimidating the central govt regarding the lack of judicial officers. The Govt has also planned to set up 5 family courts in Imphal East, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Bishnupur and Senapati districts under the 14th finance commission.

On the other hand, the chief minister appealed the advocates and the judges to eradicate mob justice from the state. Taking advantage of the event, Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B. Lokur stated that a state law commission of Manipur needs to be established. He said it will be helpful in carrying out proceedings within the framework of a Manipur law, based on the local conditions of the state rather than following the Guwahati High court model.

Imphal, 22 May 2017 ( Evening News ): Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren inaugurated the Barak Spring Festival 2017 at Senapati today. The chief minister lighted the festival fire marking the opening of festival at the Senapati Mini Stadium Ground. People of Senapati accorded a warm welcome to the Chief Minister. The festival will be held for two days. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren was presented with shawl, traditional war attire, vegetables and fruits of five different cultures. The opening ceremony was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister, Yumnam Joykumar, MLAs, Parliamentary secretaries and top officials of both civil and police. Large number of people from Senapati district were also present on the occasion. The festival will showcase comedy shows, Barak melody, Ecological and Environment Concerned Talent Hunt, etc. Cultural performances were the highlights of the opening ceremony today