Imphal, 22 January 2017 ( Evening News ) : A team of Imphal West police commando yesterday arrested 4 cadres of underground outfit NSCN-IM along with a huge quantity of explosives. They were arrested at Khongshang Bazar in Noney District. The cadres are identified as Y. Rakesh @ James @ Piktru, 28 years, son of Yambem Pishak of Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai, Themreingam Kashung @ Angamboy, 26 years, son of Ngarinme of Green Land in Ukhrul, Ramreishang, 22 years son of Luinam Hongchui of Kachai village, Ukhrul and Lankhuanlung, 18 years son of late Gaigunlung Kamei of Tamenglong ward number 3. The seized items included 58 Detonators, 26 metre long Cordex Wire and  a Tata truck bearing Nagaland registration number NL-01A - 9772. Sources said the articles were handed over to them by an NSCN-IM cadre identified as David. Sources also said the explosives were handed over to David by a Non Manipuri named Sanjoy who runs a shop in Tamenglong Bazar. Police sources suspect that the explosives will be handed over to another NSCN-IM Cadre identified as Mathew Khongshang to be used in attack on security personnel engaged in ROP on Imphal Jiribam national highway. It may be mentioned that suspected NSCN-IM cadres have been firing at goods trucks coming towards Imphal during UNC's indefinite economic blockade. One person died while several others wounded in the attack. Police has intensified security measures along the road after the attacks.

Imphal, 21 January 2017 ( Evening News ) : Police arrested a Sergeant Major of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) at Keisampat Keisam Leikai. A team of police led by Additional SP, (OPS) Imphal West, Dr. S. Ibomcha arrested the UNLF cadre at Keisampat Keisam Leikai yesterday afternoon around 3.30 pm. He is identified as Thiyam Nungshithoi Meitei @ Lokhon @Buno @ Saphaba, 34 years son of Thiyam Manihar of Iroisemba Mang Hiden Mayai Leikai in Imphal West. Sources said he joined KYKL in 2002 and then joined UNLF with 7 other cadres along with one M-16 and 4 AK Rifle in 2005. He was arrested by police in the early part of 2002.

Imphal, 21 January 2017 ( Evening News ) : Manipur today celebrated the 45th statehood day. Manipur became a state this day on this day in 1972. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, top civil and police officials participated in the celebration held at the conference hall, Old Secretariat, South block. In his speech as the chief guest, Okram Ibobi mentioned the achievements made by the state after it attained statehood. He said the state has moved forward in various fields in the last few decades. Expressing concern over the prevailing situation in the state the chief minister stated that the problem of underground outfits can be resolved through dialogues. He maintained that the underground outfits cannot dictate the government.

Imphal, 20 January 2017 ( Evening News ) : The court today awarded 5-year rigorous imprisonment to Nongthongbam Ajay in Irom Rojer murder case. It also slapped a fine of Rs 10 lakh to the accused. The Session Judge, Imphal West today sentenced Nongthongbam Ajay to 5 year Rigorous Imprisonment along with a fine of 10 lakh Rupees in the Irom Roger murder case today under  Part 2, IPC Section 304. It may be recalled that the court convicted Nongthongbam Ajay, son of former minister and BJP Manipur Pradesh Spokesperson Nongthongbam Biren in the murder case on the 6th of this month.

Imphal, 19 January 2017 ( Evening News ) : District Election Officer, Imphal West today held an Election Familiarisation Campaign in Khwairamband bazar in the heart of the capital city to raise awareness among the people.  During the campaign demonstrations were held to familiarise the people on how to use electronic voting machine, EVM and voter verifiable paper audit trail VVPAT while voting. For the first time in Manipur, VVPAT is being introduced in the 11th Assembly Elections to ensure free and fair poll. District Election Officer, Imphal West, Robert Kshetrimayum said VVPAT machines will be used in 11 different Constituencies of the state. He said to ensure peaceful, free and fair poll the election familiarisation campaign will be organised in different parts of Manipur. People whose names are in the electoral roll may show PAN Card, Driving Licence, Aadhaar Card as identification card to cast their vote. He also appealed for people's cooperation to make the election process successful. The CEO said voters will be encouraged to cast their vote for their favourite candidate without fear with the help of VVPAT. Volunteers distributed brochures and voter guide audio was also played to spread awareness.