Imphal, 04 Nov 2016 ( Evening News ) : At least 20 persons including one policeman were injured in violent protest as union minister for sports Vijay Goel and chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh visited the proposed site for sports university at Yaithibi Loukon. Union Minister of State for sports Vijay Goel along with Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today visited Yaithibi Loukon - the site chosen by the state govt for the construction of the National Sports University. The inspection team arrived after 12:30 in the afternoon along with Chief Secretary O Nabakishore and Wangjing Tentha MLA T Brojen and other officials. As soon as the ministerial team arrived for inspection the locals began their agitation. As the protest turned violent police personnel fired tear gas shells and mock bombs to control the protesters. It was learnt that there were arguments between the central team and the state officials over the location, as the site is in a low lying area.  The team also visited Koutruk another proposed site for the National Sports University.

Imphal, 03 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : Students of Imphal College have objected frequent change of principal of the college. The students today held a protest against the short duration of posting of principals in the college. This year the College had 4 different principals who served the college for two/three months. The students staged a sit-in against the government in front of the Administrative Block of the college at Kwakeithel. They displayed placards that read Don't politicise educational institutions, Appoint a regular  principal of Imphal college. General Secretary of Imphal College Students Union, Wahengbam Anand said the govt frequently changed the principal of the college. He said the college had three different principals this year and yesterday the govt issued a notification in connection with the appointment of a new principal. Anand maintained that the frequent change of principals not only affect the students but the functioning of the college. He demanded a regular principal of the college by the 6th of this month. He also warned of intense agitation if their demand for a regular principal is not fulfilled by the govt.

Imphal, 02 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : In a shocking incident a 12-year student of St Joseph’s School, Andro has been allegedly molested by the Headmaster of the school today. The minor girl who is a student of class 7 stays in the Boarding of the school. The accused Headmaster has been identified as 45-year old Thokchom Bon, alias Ibungo, son of Th Gourasingh of Andro Bazaar. This was the 3rd time the principal exploited the girl sexually. People of the locality came out and thrashed the headmaster. Till the filing of this report there are no reports of police arriving at the scene. The school is located at Andro Kharam Leikai under Andro police station.

Imphal, 02 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : A house at Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai has been completely destroyed in a fire last night. The incident occurred around 9 pm. A shop run at the house was also destroyed and goods worth about Rs 30 lakh were destroyed in the fire. The house belonged to Keisham Jaminikanta while the shop was rented by Loitongbam Lemba. A fire tender arrived at the spot around 9.12 pm. Locals alleged that the fire tender came without water and the firemen was intoxicated. A resident of the area, Nepram Rajendro said the house was completely razed to the ground when the firemen were making preparations to fight the fire. Irate locals damaged a jeep of the fire service. A woman identified as Bimola told media that the occupants were not at home when the fire broke out. The fire was caused by an electrical short circuit.

Imphal, 02 November 2016 : Ningol Chakkouba was celebrated with traditional fervour and enthusiasm in Manipur. Since early morning married Manipuri women irrespective of age were seen going to their parental houses to celebrate the festival. Parents and brothers prepared special traditional dishes and eagerly waited for their daughters and sisters. Sharing of the food and presentation of gifts were the highlights of the celebration. It may be mentioned that every year the govt of Manipur holds fish fair every year on the eve of Ningol Chakkouba. This year the fish fair was held at THAU ground Thangmeiband. Ningol Chakkouba shoppers thronged the Khwairamband bazar and other markets in Imphal purchasing Ningol Chakkouba gifts for their daughters and sisters.