Imphal, 11 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : The fast unto death protest by All Manipur DPC Completed Candidate of Police Constable, Male 2013 has entered the second day today. Five candidates began the fast-unto-death protest yesterday at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai Community Hall. One of the candidates was admitted to hospital after complaining of uneasiness. Two more candidates today joined the fast. They are demanding revocation of cancellation of DPC.

Imphal, 10 September 2016 ( Evening News ): Chief Minister today asserted only govt cannot solve the problem of unemployment and stressed the role of private sector. Speaking at the flagging off of Run Raise Respond North East Half Marathon organised with an aim of encouraging entrepreneurs in the region at Kangla Fort, Chief Minister said although Manipur has huge untapped natural resources, frequent bandhs and blockades hamper the economic growth and overall progress of the state. Okram Ibobi also wished that the half marathon may bring understandings among the people of the state and bring prosperity. The Half Marathon organised by Henly Ventures Private Limited with the support of UK national Nigel Eastwood started from Kangla Fort and culminated at Nambol Sabal Leikai. Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom among others attended the flagging off ceremony. Individual enthusiasts and entrepreneurs from around the state took part in the half marathon race.

Imphal, 09 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Students of Maharaja Bodhachandra College, Royal Academy, Wangkhei and Pioneer Academy, Palace Compound today took out a rally from Palace Compound to Sanjenthong demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the state at around 2 in the afternoon. Around 10 students were injured in the scuffles between the protesting students and police personnel. Police halted the rally in front of the City Convention Centre and major commotion ensued. Additional police forces arrived at the scene and fired tear gas shell and smoke bombs to disperse the students. In retaliation, infuriated students pelted stones towards police. However, police put the volatile situation under control in time and prevented any further commotion. Meanwhile, similar rally was taken by the students of Enlighten Knowledge, Sangakpham demanding implementation of ILPS in the state. Police thwarted the rally at Sangakpham Market.

Students who were injured in the scuffle between police and students are admitted at different hospitals in Imphal. First year student of DM College of Commerce, Md Laishangkhong Fazal and Class 12 student of Pioneer Academy, Angom Suranjit who were hurt by tear gas shell on knee are lodged at JNIMS. Another student, Elangbam Rojit of Brighter Academy, New Checkon is also admitted at JNIMS due to suffocation from smoke bomb. 10 students including 6 girl students of Royal Academy of Science, Wangkhei were also admitted at Advanced Hospital after they were fainted during the commotion. However, they were discharged after administering first aid.

Imphal, 09 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam today stressed the need for State Medico Legal Service to ensure justice for victims and survivors of rape by punishing those guilty of sexual violence against women in the state. Speaking at the one day national seminar on Investigation of Rape : A Multi-Disciplinary Approach at JNIMS Auditorium, Gaikhangam expressed grave concern at the rising cases of rape and violence against women in the state. He said the victims have not been justice due to lack of evidence and proper means of investigation. Gaikhangam also cited the absence of full fledged  forensic science department as one of the reasons for failure to ensure justice to victims. He stressed the need for a well equipped forensic department. Experts from other states, doctors and nurses of JNIMS, police officials, attended the seminar. The national seminar is organised by Forensic Medicine Department, JNIMS under Continuing Medical Education (CME).