Imphal, 05 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today asked for suggestions from all stakeholders of the society to improve Education system in Manipur on occasion of Teacher’s Day. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh was speaking at the Teachers’s Day celebration held at state level at Manipur Film Development Co-operation- MFDC, Palace Compound. The function was jointly organised by State Education Department, Higher and Technical Education, Adult Education, State Council for Educational Research & Training and Directorate of Language Planning & Implementation. 10 Teachers were honoured with State Teachers Award, 2016. Appointment letters were handed over to 31 Aided School Graduate Teachers, 98 Primary Teachers, 4 LDC and 1 Chaukidar at the function. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh further added that the state govt is trying to improve human resource and produce good students. Chief Minister raised concern over the declining number of students in the Govt schools. He said even though we have good teachers yet the school are unable to attract the students at the govt schools. Chief Minister also appealed the teachers to be more attentive and to be more sincere towards their work to improve education system in the state.

Attending the function, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said teachers play a major role in shaping of a good society. He also appreciated teachers who are selflessly imparting good education to the students of the state. Deputy Chief Minister appealed to the teachers to give lessons to the students not only from the books but also share their wisdom and knowledge.

Education Minister Dr. Kh. Ratankumar said the govt has taken up steps to improve education system in the state. Minister Ratankumar said primary and upper primary teachers have been appointed under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, SSA. 11 Residential Schools for Girls have been constructed under the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, RMSA while 9 residential schools are being constructed at 9 districts. Many Junior Schools have been upgraded to High Schools and the process of streamlining of teachers have began. Education Minister also informed that under RMSA residential staff quarters are being constructed and trained teachers have been selected on merit basis.

Teachers' Day is being celebrated throughout the country today. Various programmes in schools and colleges throughout the country are being organised in the honour of teachers who shape the lives of students and show them the path of success. The day is celebrated on the birthday of educationist and former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan since 1962. President and Prime Minister have greeted the teachers on the day. In his message, Pranab Mukherjee said, teachers’ day is an occasion to recognise the dedicated services of the teachers, who are engaged in building and strengthening the intellectual and ethical foundations of the children. President said, the teachers need to imbibe technology and new methodologies to create modern and effective approaches to teaching and learning. In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, the country salutes the dedication and commitment of all teachers, whose role in nation building is paramount.

Imphal, 05 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : A large number of BJP workers tried to storm the ongoing Assembly Session in the morning defying the curfew. The BJP workers were stopped by the security personnel at Khoyathong Traffic point. Police had a hard time in controlling the situation. Tear gas shells were used to disperse the crowd. BJP members were protesting over the state government ’s cancellation of DPC for 2013 constable candidates.

All the roads leading to the Manipur Legislative Assembly were blocked today by authorities using barb wires amidst curfew announced within 1 km radius of the assembly complex. Large number of police deployed at various locations diverted all the vehicles not letting them pass through the assembly road. It may be mentioned that Imphal West Deputy Commissioner Ningthoujam Geoffrey last night issued an order for imposition of Sub-Section 2 of Section 144 of CRPC within the 1-km radius of the Assembly complex starting from last midnight till 5 this evening. The curfew has been imposed to avoid any untoward incident on the last day of the Monsoon Session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

A large number of BJP workers tried to storm the ongoing Assembly Session in the morning defying the curfew. The BJP workers were stopped by the security personnel at Khoyathong Traffic point. Police had a hard time in controlling the situation. Tear gas shells were used to disperse the crowd. BJP members were protesting over the state government ’s cancellation of DPC for 2013 constable candidates.

On the other hand, JCILPS Students Wing took out agitation at Muji Khun Leirak, Thangmeiband. Police fired mock bombs and tear gas shells when the agitating students tried to march towards Assembly. The tussle continued after 10 minutes and there was heavy clash between the protesters and police personnels.

Imphal, 05 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today stated that even if the new draft bill for the protection of indigenous could not be tabled in the ongoing session of the Assembly, the govt is prepared to table the bill by adjourning the current Assembly session sine die. Replying to queries raised by various opposition MLAs during the zero hour of the last day of the 14th Session of the 10th Manipur State Assembly, Chief Minister said the necessity to put the draft Bill submitted by JCILPS in public domain and discuss it and the apprehension of similar fate of the new draft Bill as the previous Bill if passed in hush-hush have delayed in introducing the bill in the current session. Chief Minister once again reiterated that the govt is firmed in passing a bill acceptable to all the stakeholders. After the Question Hour, Opposition MLA, Kh Joykishan raised if the imposition of Section 144 of CrPC around the Assembly and the announcement of holiday for all schools and colleges on Teachers’ Day today would tantamount to insulting the first president of India Dr S Radhakrishnan. Joykishan also appealed to discuss the matter in the assembly. Opposition MLA I Ibohalbi questioned what the govt have done in the death of a student from Toupokpi who allegedly died due to the harassment by school authority. I Ibohalbi also questioned if the govt have prepared any policy for private schools. Andro MLA Th Shyamkumar appealed the authority concerned to check how many students are there in a school before any teacher is transferred and requested not to discharge the old teacher before the new teacher joins the school.

Imphal, 04 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Herbal Life Centre Club of Imphal Area today observed National Nutrition Week at Dharmalaya Social Welfare Centre, Brahmapur Nahabam. Earlier, participants at the event took out a rally under the banner ‘Fun Run’ from Singjamei Market to Brahmapur Nahabam. Herbal Life Associate Member, Salam Bhimo said nutritious food and exercise are required to prevent ourselves from diseases in today’s sedentary lifestyle.

Imphal, 04 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : The opposition party Bharatiya Janata Party is all geared up for the upcoming state general election. BJP today launched election campaign for Langthabal constituency for the state general election expected to be held early next year at Lilong Chajing. President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Manipur Pradesh, Pukhrambam Somorjit who is likely to contest as BJP candidate from the constituency said BJP will definitely form the next govt after the 2017 general election. He said Langthabal constituency is lagging behind in every aspects as people of the constituency have been sending opposition MLA in the Assembly. Somorjit also added that if BJP party chooses him as the candidate, he will contest and if not he will support whosoever the party chooses as candidate.