Imphal, 19 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam today condemned the indefinite economic blockade called by the United Naga council as an inhuman act. He categorically stated that the govt will cannot be prevented from going to Ukhrul by UNC or any organisations. Gaikhangam was responding to media query after participating in the national integration week at the banquet hall of the first Manipur rifles commemorating the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Indira Ghandhi. The Deputy Chief said people have suffering due to demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes and the indefinite Economic Blockade. He urged the UNC not to create more problems for the people. Gaikhangam asserted that the people understand who are behind the indefinite Economic Blockade. He maintained that the Centre must not remain as a silent spectator. He said the state govt is making all possible efforts  to help the people. Gaikhangam insisted that the state govt will decide whether to participate in talks with the UNC after a minute discussion.

Imphal, 19 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : Governor Dr Najma Heptulla yesterday observed that doctors are not willing to serve in rural and hill areas to provide health services to a large section of the people. She said they need to change this attitude and willingly go to rural areas. Speaking at the commemoration of the first anniversary of first open heart surgery in Manipur at Sky Hospital and research centre held at Classic Grande Governor  Najma Heptulla mentioned that heart disease is on the rise in India. She however felt that the cases of heart disease is not high in Manipur due to people's simple dietary habits. The governor said the people in other states are now trying to imitate the simple food habits of the people of Manipur. Dr Heptulla also emphasised the need to register the newly born babies with the authority concerned as a step towards ensuring development in  Health Sector. Referring to the introduction of Helicopter Services in interior areas the governor said this will help the people in rural areas in health sector. In his speech Education Minister Dr. Kh. Ratankumar said the trial of Imphal Mandlay Bus Service has been held and the govt is waiting for the approval of the Myanmar Government. He was hopeful that the Myanmar Government will soon give their approval. He maintained that with the introduction of the bus Service people from Myanmar will come to the state for health services.

Imphal, 18 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : More oil tankers and trucks carrying food and essential items are expected to arrive at Imphal this evening. Around 100 vehicles loaded with different items have already left Khatkhati for Imphal. The vehicles were escorted security personnel and a police team led by SP Tamenglong. The vehicles included 29 Petrol Tankers, 19 Diesel tankers, 18 LPG Bullet trucks and trucks with food and other essential items. Meanwhile 93 Oil Tankers, 36 LPG Bullet trucks and 150 Trucks left Imphal today. They are expected to meet the vehicles coming from Khatkhati this afternoon around 3 near the Barak. They will be then escorted by the team led by Tamenglong SP towards Jiribam.

Imphal, 17 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : 75 stranded vehicles from Sinam Khul in Chandel district were safely escorted by security forces to the valley today. The vehicles include 26 buses, 40 DI, 8 Tata Sumo and one Tata truck. The vehicles were stranded on the Imphal-Moreh National Highway 102 due to the ongoing economic blockade called by the UNC and ANSAM since Nov 1. The vehicles were escorted by a joint team of Thoubal Police Commando, Tengnoupal Police and 3rd Indian Reserve Battalion under the supervision of Additional SP Operations Thoubal Modhunimai.