Imphal, 21 June 2016 ( Evening News) : JAC against the unnatural death of Oinam Rex today blocked the roads from Kakwa to Canchipur under Thongju Part 1 and Part 2. 19-year-old Oinam Rex from Ningomthongjao Awang Leikai was found hanging at boarding of Temple of Learning School, Canchipur on June 13. Speaking to media persons JAC Convenor Kh. Iboyaima said they have doubt on post-mortem report. He allegedly accused the school authorities for the negligence which cost the live of Rex.

Imphal, 19 June 2016 ( Evening News) : Veteran Politician and BJP leader Okram Joy today claimed that Imphal Municipal Corporation formed by the Congress Party will not last long. He maintained that the corporation will not be able to even complete its term. Speaking at the felicitation of BJP corporators from Singjamei constituency at Singjamei Yumnam Leikai, the former minister compared the funding system for the Imphal City with the Town Committee of the British era. He said formation of government by horse trading independent MLAs or Councillors is a dirty and obsolete practice in politics. O Joy was however optimistic that changing trends in politics in the whole country strongly indicate that BJP will surely form the govt in the state after 2017 general election.

Imphal, 19 June 2016 ( Evening News) : Khurai MLA and Chariman of Manipur Pollution Control Board, Dr Ng Bijoy today asserted that the demand of the people of Manipur to implement Inner Line Permit System in the state is legitimate and significant for the future generations. Speaking at the inauguration of Kongba Irong Meetin Shanglen Semgat Sagat Lup Community hall at Khurai Konsam Leikai, Dr Bijoy said population of Manipur which just 0.11 per cent of the total population of India faces the threat of being diluted into the population of non-locals. He said indigenous people of the state have the apprehension that they may become slaves in their own land. The MLA also added that 35 community halls built under MDS, Local Area Development Fund and MP Fund have been dedicated to the people of the constituency. The community hall inaugurated today will ease off the difficulties of those who do not have place to perform religious and ritual ceremonies.

Imphal, 18 June 2016 ( Evening News) :  Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam today revealed that the govt is working on an alternative bill that does not have procedural and legal loopholes. Speaking to media persons after offering tribute to the 18 martyrs 18 at their memorial at Kekrupat, the deputy home minister said an appraisal has been sent to the Union Home Ministry on the decision to pass a new bill as the previous bill was withheld by the President. Gaikhangam maintained that it is the responsibility of every citizen of the state to protect the integrity of the state whenever the state faces threats to its integrity. However, when queried about the people’s demand to remove the wanted tag on former JCILPS Convenor, Khomdram Ratan, Gaikhangam tactfully replied that it is legal procedure and will take it own course.

Imphal, 18 June 2016 ( Evening News) : Thousands of people from all walks of life today offered homage to the 18 martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the territorial integrity of Manipur on June 18 in 2001. The people were protesting against the Bangkok Declaration which extended ceasefire between Govt of India and NSCN-IM without territorial limits and the day is commemorated as “The Great June Uprising, unity day. Since early morning people came to the martyrs memorial memorial at Kekrupat to pay their respect and offer floral tributes to the 18 martyrs. People belonging to different ethnic communities took part in the observance organised by Organising Committee, United Committee Manipur and All Manipur United Clubs Organisation.  Multi faith prayers held in the early morning marked the beginning of the commemoration of the day. Martial artists offered general salute to the martyrs. After the salute the representatives of the organising committee led the people in offering floral tributes to the memorial of the martyrs. Family members of the martyrs were among those who offered their respect. Home Minister, Gaikhangam, Social Welfare Minister, Ak. Merabai, Congress and opposition MLA also joined the mass in paying homage to the martyrs. Representatives of various  Civil Society Organisations, students and individuals offered flowers at the memorial.