Imphal, 07 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : Sit-in was held today protesting the burning down of Manipur University recreation hall and vandalising of two rooms at the university. The sit-in was staged by Manipur University Teachers Association, Manipur University Staff Association and Manipur University Officers Association in front of the main gate of the university. Various placards were displayed at the sit-in like ‘Make Manipur University a Violence Free Zone’, ‘We Condemn Violence’, ‘Honour the Sanctity of University’ among others. Manipur University Teachers Association President Prof. S. Jibon-kumar strongly condemned the incident and termed the arson at the Manipur University as unfortunate. He said it will be better to solve various issues through dialogue rather than using violence.

Imphal, 03 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : 11-day 'Training of Trainers And Facilitators' and 'Training on Leadership & Motivation' for the election officers began today at the Institute of Co-operative Management Conference Hall, Lamphelpat. The training program is held in view of the upcoming 2017 general election. The program is jointly organised by Chief Electoral Officer Manipur and India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, IIIDEM under the supervision of Election Commission of India. Manipur Chief Electoral Officer, resource persons from IIIDEM and others attended the program. Around 100 trainees participated in the training program. The training will conclude on Oct 14.

Imphal, 02 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : Suspected supporters of economic blockade burnt down two trucks loaded with wheat on National Highway-2 between Khongnem and Karong in Senapati district this morning. The two ill-fated trucks heading towards Imphal from Dimapur bearing registration number NL-01 K-2478 and NL-07 A-4249 were set on fire by the blockade supporters. Senapati police controlled the fire with fire tender. However there was no report of  human casualty. The indefinite economic blockade has been called by Contract Basis Appointed Teachers Association Senapati against non regularisation of their service from September 25. The 136 contract teachers were appointed in 2011 by the Govt. They were not also given salaries the last 6 years.

Imphal, 02 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : Governor Dr Najma Heptulla, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and several leaders of Manipur today offered floral tributes to the Father of the nation at his statue at Gandhi Memorial Hall this morning. In her speech Dr Heptulla said Mahatma Gandhi led the nation in its struggle for freedom from the British yoke using non violence as his most powerful weapon. She said Mahatma Gandhi belongs to the whole world and to all generations. Dr Najma Heptulla maintained that the present generation should try to imbibe the virtues of tolerance and humanism from him for a better world today. The also governor urged the people to remember the lofty thoughts of the father of the nation and remind themselves of the virtue of love, mercy and forgiveness. She observed that it would be paying true homage to him if everyone strives to keep one's body, mind and soul clean.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said when the whole world is facing turmoil, it is important to remember his message of love, peace and non-violence. He said the world will always remember Mahatma Gandhi's weapon of non violence for ever. Ibobi also stressed the importance of cleanliness as professed by the Mahatma.