Imphal, 30 June 2016 ( Evening News) : AC formed against the brutal killing of Md Arif has called for 28 hour bandh in Thoubal district from midnight tonight demanding immediate arrest of those involved in the killing. Mention may be made that Md Arif was killed during a commotion between two groups at Nungei on June 26. The JAC had earlier demanded to book the culprits involved in the killing of Md Arif within 48 hours from the June 27. A large number of protestors blocked the Imphal Moreh road in front of Lilong Police Station as the deadline for 48 hours has lapsed. Protesters also shouted slogans such as ‘punish killer IRB’, ‘Suspend IRB Personnel involved in killing a student’, ‘No need of Lilong PS which support killers in Lilong’. JAC Convenor Aslam Khan said an FIR has been registered at Lilong PS in regards to the killing and a memorandum has also been submitted to the Chief Minister and other authorities concerned. However, no progress in the case even after 4 days has lapsed is condemnable and unacceptable. Convenor also warned of intense agitation if the culprits are not booked at the earliest.

Popular Front of India, Manipur State in a press release stated that people shouldn’t ignore the recent Lilong Nungei incident where a teenager Md. Arif khan, Son of Md. Ayajudin was killed by the 3rd IRB and a gang of a community of the village. It further stated that the incident is strongly condemnable and appealed the authorities concerned to punish the culprits according to the law of the land at the earliest.

Imphal, 29 June 2016 ( Evening News) : Olympic Day Run 2016 was observed in the state as held across the world. Manipur Olympic Association and Youth Affairs and Sports jointly organised the Run at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Many International, National and state players including Olympian, Coaches and representatives of different associations attended the event. As part of the event, Olympic bronze medallist boxer and Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom honoured players and people who took major role in developing sports in the state. It was on June 23, 1894 that Pierre de Coubertin's dream became reality and the International Olympic Committee, IOC was born. The 42nd Session of the IOC held in 1948 in St Moritz, Switzerland, decided to celebrate Olympic Day on June 23 in commemoration of the anniversary of the IOC and the Olympic Movement. Accordingly, the first Olympic Day Run in modern Olympic history was celebrated by the IOC in the same year in association with 9 national Olympic committees. The countries were Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Greece, Portugal, Uruguay, Venezuela and Switzerland. The day was first observed in Manipur on June 23, 1984.

Imphal, 29 June 2016( Evening News) : Education and Transport Minister Kh. Ratankumar today urged all the communities based in the state not to impose ‘community based’ bandhs and appealed all the communities to live together in peace to bring normalcy in the state. Addressing media persons at his quarter in Babupara, Minister Ratankumar who is also MLA of Mayang Imphal A/C said tension flared up between two communities in the constituency starting April 7 which resulted in loss of lives and property. Ratankumar said regarding the frequent tension between two communities, he met leaders of both the communities yesterday and formed a joint body called Mayang Imphal Konchak Bengoon Apunba Lup (MIKBAL). He hoped that the organisation will bring people of both the communities closer. It may be recalled that two youths accused of stealing vehicles loss their lives after they were beaten by a mob on April 7.

On the other hand, MIKBAL Advisor Md. Jabbar said tension has been continuing between the two communities living in the constituency. He thanked and appreciated MLA Ratankumar for his effort to bring peace and normalcy in the constituency

Imphal, 29 June 2016 ( Evening News) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said the state needs 1,350 mega watts of electricity for 24X7 power supply in Imphal and District head quarters. Chief Minister made the statement at the one-day ‘Electricity & Related Issues redressal in Manipur’  jointly organised by Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram, Manipur State Power Company limited and Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited. The event was held at Hotel Classic Grande. Chief Minister said the electricity department aims to install pre-paid meters in 3.5 lakh households in Imphal and District Head Quarters within December this year. Till date the electricity has installed 2.2 lakh pre-paid meters. Okram Ibobi Singh said the department collected Rs 4 crore in 2013-14 while Rs 11 crore was collected in 2015-16. Experts showcased presentation on upcoming projects at the event.

Imphal, 26 June 2016 ( Evening News) : The JAC has threatened to intensify its agitation if the govt fails to produce the persons involved in the death of Md. Arif during a violent incident at Nungei by the next 48 hours. The joint action committee formed in connection with the death of the young boy today took the resolution to intensify the agitation at a public meeting held at Lilong Dam. The meeting was attended by representatives of Rural Area United Clubs Organisation (RAUCO) which is formed by 14 clubs of Lilong assembly constituency and  Popular Front of India (PFI). The meeting demanded that the govt must produce the persons involved in the murder of Md. Arif and stabbing of Md. Muhiboor Rehman who is undergoing treatment at Noor Hospital, Lilong as soon as possible. JAC co-convenor Aslam Khan warned that if the government does not produce and punish the persons in 48 hours, they will intensify the agitation with the help of civil society organisations. The JAC also submitted a memorandum containing the resolution to the chief minister.