Imphal, 12 December 2016 ( Evening News ) :As observed every year, Nupi lal memorial is being observed across the state today in remembrance of the Manipuri women who waged two historic wars in 1904 and 1939 against mass exploitation and artificial famine triggered by the British imperialists. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam paid tributes at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex. Speaking on the occasion, Okram Ibobi asked the people of Manipur to not forget the sacrifice of the women in these wars. In a democracy, not all wishes are fulfilled and one should not carry out violent agitations. He further said violent protests will only cause hardships to the people of the state and not bring about any solution.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam said there were no uprising of women in any part of the world. The revolt against the British by the women of Manipur in 1939 is the only one in history. All other protests by women in the world were against crime committed towards women, however the uprising of Manipuri women were not only for women, but for the society as a whole. He said it will be correct in mentioning that the day is being observed to remember women. Gaikhangam further said the occasion will be complete if we all took an oath to follow the footsteps of the women who sacrificed their lives for a better society.

Nupi Lal is also being observed by Nupi Lal Ningshing Lamjel & Ningshing Thouram, committee. 25th State Level, Nupi Lal memorial race, was the main attraction of the event. Nupi Lal memorial race was flagged off at 7 o'Clock this morning from Nupi Lal Memorial Complex and the race ended at Singjamei Super Market. The memorial race was held in three categories – for  age 35 years to 45 years, 46 to 58 years and 58 to 59 years. 1,110 women took part in the race. Winners and participants were accorded warm welcome at the Singjamei Supermarket. For above 59 years category, Th. Ibemhal of Khongjom bagged the 1st position, while Saikhom Bideshini Devi of Khangabok bagged the 1st position for age group 45 to 58 and for age group 35 to 45, Kangabam Sonia of Thiyam Konjing Awang Leikai bagged the 1st position

Imphal, 11 December 2016 ( Evening News ) : Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari today laid the foundation stone for the Barak and Makru bridges on National Highway no.37 Imphal-Jiribam road. The foundation laying ceremony was held at Jiribam higher secondary school playground. BJP Manipur in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel, president of BJP Manipur Pradesh, Ksh. Bhabananda and Chief Secretary of Manipur O. Nabakeshor attended the foundation laying function. The union minister said the Imphal-Jiribam road will be repaired within 3 years. He said the two bridges will be completed within 32 to 34 months. He also said other 22 projects will also be completed by 2018.

Imphal, 11 December 2016 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi once again reiterated that the creation of 7 new districts has nothing to do with the upcoming assembly elections. Speaking at the inaugural function of the 33/11 KV Sub Station and a Community Hall at Kakching, Okram Ibobi said the Govt wishes to ensure that the District Head Quarters are easily accessible to the people. He clarified that due to other pending projects, the govt could not announce the creation of the new districts earlier. The chief minister said it is baseless to charge the Govt with not consulting the stake holders before creation of these districts. He said such decisions are not made in a public forum. The creation of new districts is to ensure development in both the hills and the valley and for better administration. O. Ibobi said there will be peace and harmony when both the hills and valley are equally developed. The newly inaugurated Sub Station at Kakhing Mahadev was constructed under the Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP), by the Ministry of Power.

Imphal, 10 December 2016 ( Evening News ) : United Naga Council has called for Naga Peoples' Consultation meeting on Sunday at 11am at Senapati. The UNC's decision to hold Naga People's Consultation meeting came in the wake of the creation of 7 districts by the State Government. In a press statement UNC yesterday said the creation of  seven new districts is like rubbing salt into the wound. It said Nagas will not remain silent spectator. The statement also said Nagas will alone decide their fate and their land and will not allow any external forces to meddle with the Nagas' ancestral land'. It reiterated that the blockade is against the Government of Manipur and not against any community or group.

Imphal, 10 December 2016 (  Evening News ) : BJP Manipur in charge Prahlad Singh Patel has alleged that Manipur govt has invited trouble by creating new districts just before the assembly polls. The BJP leader said the announcement of creation of 7 new districts just before a couple of months of the assembly election is like creating more problems for the state. He was responding to a query by media persons at a rally organised by Mahila Morcha BJP Manipur Pradesh against the indefinite economic blockade. More than 500 members of Mahila Morcha BJP Manipur Pradesh from  different parts of the state participated in the rally. The protestors displayed placards and chanted slogans demanding resignation of the govt. President of BJP mahila Morcha, N. Sumatibala  questioned the Govt if they are inviting for another Nupi lan by not resolving the bandh and blockade issue. She also demanded the resignation of the Govt as they are not able to protect the state.