Imphal, 20 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : JNIMS director Professor L. Deben has termed the allegation against him by Ningombam Romesh as baseless. It may be mentioned that Romesh, an attendant at the Radio-diagnosis Department, JNIMS was suspended for taking bribes from a patient after a complaint was lodged at the Anti-Corruption cell. Professor Deben asserted there is evidence against Romesh. He said there is a video recording taken while he was accepting bribes. Speaking to media persons at his office chamber this afternoon, Professor Deben said all funds from the patients should reach the cash counter, however on that particular day, Romesh kept the funds to himself. On receiving instructions from the anti-corruption cell, an investigation was carried out. Video Footages of Romesh receiving bribes were submitted by a few individuals. The director also said a committee was formed to probe the matter and Romesh was suspended after a thorough investigation. Professor Deben said Romesh himself saw the footages and asked for forgiveness. Deben appealed to media not to show JNIMS in a bad light.

Imphal, 18 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : A review meeting of the anti-corruption cell was held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat this afternoon. A total of 25 cases were discussed at the meeting which was attended by top officials of the Govt. It may be recalled that 5 persons were suspended yesterday by the cell relating to corruption. They are, Hirom Dinesh (LC) of Home department, L. Loken (FA), M. Kunjaraj  (FA) and N. Jiban Singh (LDC) of MAHUD, Ksh. Suresh  (LC/JBC) OF MSPDCL, N. Romesh (Attendent) and Dr.O. Heramot, Associate Professor of JNIMS and G. Kitty Sharma (SI) of  Home Department. 3 employees of MAHUD were also disengaged from duty.

Imphal, 16 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : President of the oldest regional party in Manipur, MPP, Nongmeikapam Sovakiran has not only been ousted from the president post, but also from the party on charges of misuse of funds and administration. He had also secretly postponed the central committee meeting of the party to be held today. The central committee members had unanimously decided to oust him. Members of the committee arrived today to attend the central committee meeting which was decided on the 2nd of this month. However, they were agitated to find a notice on the gate stating that the meeting has been postponed. Central Committee members began the meeting and discussed about the actions of Sovakiran. They dragged him out of his office to attend the meeting. The committee charged him of misusing 50 Lakh Rupees meant for the recent assembly elections. They also charged him of not casting his own vote. The committee agreed to not pass the funds misused during the elections.

Imphal, 15 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : Since the announcement of "Meeyamgi-Numit" or people's day, Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren for the first time met with the public today. Ranging from seeking financial assistance for eye treatment to road repair, to proper functioning of Govt offices, people made their own set of demands to the chief minister. The meeting began at 10 AM at the CM's Bungalow in Babupara. Officials from both the hills and valley took part in the meeting. Differently abled persons also came calling upon the Chief Minister on "Meeyamgi-Numit". On the first day today, number of Govt employees outbeat the number of common people who came to meet the CM. Govt employees submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister to look into their grievances. CM Biren assured them all of all possible help if the demands are legitimate. Differently abled persons drew the attention of the Chief Minister to the inconveniences they face while securing a disability certificate. They also urged him to help investigate matters related to crime. Taking part in Meeyamgi-Numit, Olympian Weightlifter, Sanamacha Chanu brought up issues facing her sport. Chief Minister, Nongthombam Biren said the meeting will help reduce inconveniences faced by the public. People who took part in the "Meeyamgi-Numit" had their own opinions.

Imphal, 14 May 2017 ( Evening News ) : Candidates and Guardians have appealed to the Govt to hold the Viva-Voce for candidates who have passed the written and typing test for the 217 posts of Office Assistant of directorate of Education (S) held last year. Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, chairman of All Manipur Education (S) Office Assistant Written & Typing Test 2016 Successful Candidates & Guardian Association, Waikhom Ingochouba said the written test was held on October 16 and the results were announced on November 23. Around 19 thousand candidates had appeared in the test. Typing test was held from December 1 to 3. He said though the results of the written test were announced, the viva voce was not held after the Model  Code Of Conduct came into force. Till now the govt has not  announced the date for the viva voce. Ingochouba appealed to the Govt to complete the unfinished job of the previous Govt. He also said the association will also urge the Chief Minister tomorrow during the “Meeyamgi-Numit” meet.