Imphal, 13 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : e-Cabinet was used for the first time in Manipur at the Cabinet Meeting held yesterday. Cabinet meetings traditionally require about 20 sets of Cabinet Memorandums which typically will have a number of Annexures. A Cabinet Memorandum, on the average consists of about 15-20 pages which multiplies to about 400 pages of printed material. With the e-Cabinet Application, the Cabinet Memorandums with all the annexures are digitally uploaded onto the e-Cabinet Application and can be accessed by the Cabinet Department and the Cabinet Ministers through the Internet. i-pads were provided to the Chief Minister and other ministers to conduct Cabinet Meetings in the electronic/digital mode. The Application is designed and developed in-house by Department of Information Technology, Manipur and is of the first initiatives in Government of Manipur to utilise IT and e-Governance in an effective manner at the highest level of decision making authority.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi yesterday released  Manipur Culture Policy and 3 Gazetteers namely the Gazetteer of Manipur, Gazetteer of Ukhrul and Gazetteer of Churachandpur  at the Cabinet Hall of CM’s Secretariat. The policy proposes to form a powerful body called Manipur Cultural Advisory Board comprising of 30 members of experts and eminent personalities in various fields of culture out of which 20 members are to be elected by the recognised cultural institutions/organisations in the state and 10 members to be nominated by the Government to render  more autonomy and avoidance of direct involvement of Government in the fulfilment of the objective of the policy. The culture policy will be reviewed every 10 years. Dy. chief minister Gaikhangam and other cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary O. Nabakishore, Commissioner Art & Culture K. Radhakumar, Director art & Culture K. Sushila and Director IPR Meghachandra Kongbam were among those who attended the function.

Imphal, 13 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : BJP Manipur today categorically stated that it will not allow the Sports university to be established in Yaithibi Loukon. The party insisted that it will be set up in Koutruk. Convener of BJP Manipur Pradesh state election monitoring cell, Thounaojam Chaoba announced the party's decision while speaking at one day Political Conference organised by 21- Naoriya Pakhang Lakpa BJP Mandal at Langthabal Phuramakhong. Chaoba said when the people are fighting to protect the agricultural lands the State government's decision to set up Sports University in Yaithibi Loukol will only lead to corruption. He said it is unfortunate that the govt ignored the offer of the people of Koutruk. Taking part in the political conference Thangmeiband MLA Kh. Joykisan alleged that the government is backing the drug traffickers in the state threatening the future of the youth. He said the govt transferred Police officer who seized drugs. Aspiring candidates from Naoriya Pakhanglakpa, Malesh, Manoranjan and Sobha also attended the conference.

Imphal, 13 October 216 ( Evening News ) : With the resignation of Tadubi MLA and former minister Francis Ngajokpa from the primary membership of the congress party, the number of MLAs leaving the party has gone up to 3. Francis Ngajokpa who has been elected on Congress ticket in Tadubi for three terms today resigned from the  Primary Membership of the party. He also resigned as MLA.   MPCC President TN Haokip has accepted his resignation from the party. After submitting his resignation to the party president, Francis Ngajokpa told the media that he resigned from the Congress according to the wishes of the people of Tadubi. He said he will decide to join a political party other than Congress and NPF after discussing with the people. He said it is early to decide which party to join. Responding to media query on the reason behind his resignation from the Congress Party Francis Ngajokpa said the people pressured him into resigning as they were dissatisfied with the congress party.

MPCC President TN Haokip admitted that the resignation of three senior MLAs from the Congress is not good for the party when the assembly polls are drawing near. He however was quick to add that the number of new entrants is higher than those who exited from the party. The congress leader maintained that it is usual in politics. He said the party cannot say no to members who want to leave the party. Haokip said no more MLA will leave the party. He was optimistic that the entry of new MLAs in place of old MLAs will help in sustaining the party.

Imphal, 13 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh today stated that his govt will soon frame a Manipur Start Up Policy to help the small enterprises in the state. Speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural function of Leishna Packaged Drinking Water and Fruit Juices of BLL Enterprises Private Limited at Nilakuthi Food Park Koirengei, Okram Ibobi said all over the world the govts help  the start up companies to make them successful. He assured the people that his govt will provide all possible assistance to start up companies to make them successful and to make Manipur a company hub. Social Welfare minister, Ak. Mirabai Devi, Sugnu  MLA. K. Ranjit Singh were among those who attended the event. The company aims at producing 5 thousand litres of juices and drinking water daily. Around 200 persons are employed in the company.

Imphal, 11 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : Residents and shopkeepers along the Governor road blocked the road indefinitely from today.The decision to block the road was resolved as no parking and vehicle were allowed to ply on this road. Residents and shopkeepers holding placards saying 'we want parking lot', 'vehicle should be allowed to enter' and 'don’t snatch our daily bread' were displayed by the protesters. A shopkeeper speaking to Impact News said the decision of the Govt has caused inconveniences to the shopkeepers. The shopkeeper also demanded shifting of governor Bungalow to some other place.