Imphal, 27 November 2016 ( Evening News ) :Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi today flagged off a rally from the Air Field at Koirengei as part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival. The Rally was organised by Manipur Tourism Forum  and the 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation. Around 200 people in jeeps and on motorcycles and bicycles took part in the rally that will travel up to Nambol Maibam Lotpa ching and pay homage at the 2nd world war memorial.  Speaking at the event, president of Manipur Tourism Forum, Dr. Th. Dhabali said Imphal was an important part of the World War. He said many soldiers from different parts of the world died in battles in Manipur.  Dr. Dhabali observed that these wars did not bring any good to the humanity. He said the Rally aimed at promoting peace and Manipur tourism.

Imphal, 26 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : A Chinese Hand Grenade was  found this morning at JNIMS Porompat. The bomb was found at around 9:30 AM during the peak hour at JNIMS OPD Ward first floor stair. Official leaders of Porompat Police team and Bomb experts retrieved the bomb safely. Later, speaking to media JNIMS Director Laishram Deban expressed to claim and clarify about the responsibility of the bomb. And threatening people by fitting bomb instead come to the Director Office and speak about the matter.

Imphal, 26 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : Chief minister Okram Ibobi today stated that  legal actions are being initiated against the arrested UNC president Gaidon Kamei and Information & publicity secretary Stephan Lamkang. Ibobi categorically stated that the govt will take action not only against the United Naga Council which is imposing indefinite Economic Blockade on the national highways but every person involved in it. The Chief Minister this morning flagged off 11 ambulances sponsored by Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI) under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative of the Corporation from the Kangla. In his speech at the event the Chief Minister said the present issue is sensitive. Ibobi maintained that the Government did not take security measures along the Imphal Dimapur road as it might cause harm to people who are unwillingly supporting the Anti Social Element Organisations due to fear. He said efforts are being made to transport essential goods on Imphal Silchar road in consultation with the Centre. He also said around 500 vehicles carrying goods arrived in Imphal yesterday. The Ambulances which are fitted with basic life support for emergency services will be used in primary health centres at Khoupum, Oinamlong, Nungba, Noney,  Tengnoupal, Tadubi, Khumbong, Jiribam Sub District Hospital and district hospitals in Bishnupur, Tamenglong and Thoubal.

Imphal, 20 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : A non-local was killed today when a suspected IED exploded this morning at Singjamei Chingamathak Nameirakpam Leikai. The suspected IED exploded at a time when there is tight security in and around Imphal for the Sangai festival which is beginning tomorrow. The blast occurred at around 8:15 this morning opposite UCO bank, Singjamei Chingamathak Nameirakpam Leikai under Singjamei police station. Binod Rai Kumar, aged 28, from Muzafarpur District in Bihar, presently staying in a rented house at Chingamathak lost his life in the blast. He was working as a salesman at an iron shop in Chingamathak. He was in front of his shop when the suspected IED went off unexpectedly and died at the spot. A scooter parked nearby was damaged by the blast. After the blast OC of Singjamei Police Station, Ingocha, SP of Imphal West district and other heads of Manipur police inspected the blast site.

Imphal, 19 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam today condemned the indefinite economic blockade called by the United Naga council as an inhuman act. He categorically stated that the govt will cannot be prevented from going to Ukhrul by UNC or any organisations. Gaikhangam was responding to media query after participating in the national integration week at the banquet hall of the first Manipur rifles commemorating the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Indira Ghandhi. The Deputy Chief said people have suffering due to demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes and the indefinite Economic Blockade. He urged the UNC not to create more problems for the people. Gaikhangam asserted that the people understand who are behind the indefinite Economic Blockade. He maintained that the Centre must not remain as a silent spectator. He said the state govt is making all possible efforts  to help the people. Gaikhangam insisted that the state govt will decide whether to participate in talks with the UNC after a minute discussion.