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Imphal, 20 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : President of United Naga Council (UNC), Gaidon Kamei and UNC’s Information and Publicity Secretary Shangkhel Stephen were released unconditionally by Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal East Court, today. Meanwhile the Court has also directed the complainants to appear before the court by march 27th. Gaidon Kamei and Shangkhel Stephen were produced before Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal East Court, Lamphel at 11 this morning. After hearing the Accused Counsel, Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) State Government and Investigating officers’ decisions, CJM Imphal East , A.Noutuneshwari declared Gaidon Kamei and Shangkhel Stephen as innocent. It maybe mentioned that 6 different cases were registered against Gaidon Kamei and Shangkhel Stephen at Mao,Tadubi and Nungba police stations and they were on judicial remand. However, Incharge Officers said there are no evidences against Gaidon Kamei and Shangkhel Stephen in these cases at the Court today.
Imphal, 19 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : The UNC will lift its economic blockade from midnight tonight. Representatives of Government of India, State Government and UNC held a tripartite talk today at the DRDA Conference Hall in Senapati Headquarters. Additional Chief Secretary, Suresh Babu represented state govt while Joint Secretary Home North East in charge, Satyendra Garg represented the Centre. Members of UNC Core Committee, former Presidents, Paul Leo, Samson Ramei, Lohrii Adani, General Secretary, SC Milan, ANSAM President, Seth Satshang and Naga Women Union President Tabitha were present at the talk.
Imphal, 19 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : Protem speaker V. Hangkhalian today administered oath to the elected members of the 11th Manipur state assembly. The elected members took their oath in the assembly. Former chief minister Okram Ibobi and the congress MLAs occupied the opposition benches. The swearing-in began at 11 am sharp. However chief minister N. Biren and some of the opposition members arrived late. After the members took their respective seats, the protem speaker V. Hangkhanlian asked them to fill in the oath-taking forms. He then administered the oath to the members. The house also observed a 2-minute silence as a mark of respect to the late Rajya Sabha MP, Haji Abdul Salam who passed away last month. Ashab Uddin who is elected from Jiribam also took oath today. The speaker will be elected tomorrow. The floor test has also been scheduled for tomorrow.
Imphal, 19 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : Elected BJP member from Churchandpur Assembly Constituency, V. Hangkhanlian today took oath as the protem speaker of the Manipur state assembly. Governor Dr Najma Heptulla administered the oath to V. Hangkhanlian at the Raj Bhawan this morning. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren, his cabinet colleagues and MPCC president TN Haokip attended the swearing-in ceremony. After the swearing-in, the Governor urged the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to pass the budget.
Imphal, 17 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : High School Leaving Certificate Examination conducted by Board of Secondary Education Manipur began today. A number of 35 thousand 613 students are appearing in the examination. The examination is being held at 93 centres, the break up being - 21 Board Centres and 72 Private centres. The authorities have imposed section 144 of CRPC around the examination centres to ensure free and fair examination. The Board has constituted 4-member 66 flying squad teams.
Chief minister N. Biren has conveyed his best wishes to the students who are appearing in the high school leaving certificate examination 2017. The HSLC examination popularly known as matric examination begins today. This year 35 thousand 613 students are appearing in the examination.
Imphal, 17 March 2017 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister Nongthongbam Biren today made his first visit to the Manipur palace this morning and met the titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba. The chief minister discussed the relation between the hills and the valley in the state with Leishemba Sanajaoba. Biren bowed before the portraits of the kings of Manipur soon after he arrived at the palace at 8am to show his respect to them. He said the people of the hills and valley fought together against the British and other invaders to protect the integrity of Manipur. He expressed concern at the lack of unity among the people. Biren appealed to the people to strengthen the unity and integrity of the state. The chief minister said it is the priority of the BJP govt to bring unity and understanding between the people of the hills and valley. He was optimistic that if due attention is given to the development of the hills uniform development can be achieved in 5 -10 years. Biren assured that the encroachment on the territory of the state on Indo-Myanmar border will be looked into and steps will be taken to solve the problem.
Imphal, 17 March 2017 : The BJP has been making efforts to end the indefinite economic blockade. BJP Manipur Pradesh President Ksh. Bhabananda told the media that as promised during election campaign that if the party comes to power it will end the economic blockade in 24 hours, the BJP is making all possible efforts to translate its promise into action. He was responding to media query at the reception of 4 ADC members of Chandel who have joined the BJP yesterday at the party's office at Nityaipat Chuthek. The 4 Congress ADC members who joined the BJP are Ngamkholal baite of 22 Sugnu, Ch. Ngamthang Mate of 14 Sibong, T. Seithang Haokip of 18 Songjang and Limkhojam Haokip of 24 Tolling. Bhabananada said the BJP welcomes anybody who have faith in the party.
Imphal, 15 March 2017 ( Evening News ) :Thabal Chongba which is an integral part of the Yaoshang festival is being organised in different areas of the state in the evening. As done every year, people have been organising Thabal Chongba from the first day of the festival. Young boys and girls were seen taking part in Thabal chongba in various localities.
Yaoshang sport festivals continue in various parts of the state on the third day of the festival today. Boys and girls competed in different sport events in the sports festival organised in many localities.
