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Imphal, 30 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : All Manipur DPC Completed Police Constable Male 2013 and BJP Manipur Pradesh stormed Manipur Police Training college at Pangei demanding cancellation of the physical test for the candidates of police constable this morning. However the physical test continued amid firing of tear gas shells, sit-ins and various forma of protests at Manipur Police Training college Pangei. Meanwhile the govt has imposed CrPC 144 around the training college. BJP MLAs, Kh. Joykishan and Th. Bisjorjit who took part in the protest have been detained by the police. Members of All Manipur DPC Completed Police Constable Male 2013 and BJP Manipur Pradesh took out a protest rally this morning around 8:30 and stormed the northern gate of Manipur police Training College chanting slogans against the fresh recruitment. As the scuffles ensued between the protestors and the police personnel at the gate, the police personnel fired tear gas shells to control the mob. MLAs Joykisan and Biswajit enquired who ordered the police personnel to fire tear gas on the protestors. The protestors then stormed the main gate of the training college. Police once again fired tear gas shells tear and mock bombs to control the situation. The protestors then demonstrated in front of the Training college and shouted slogans against the fresh recruitment. MLAs Joykisan and Biswajit marched towards the Training college to meet the officers concerned. SP Imphal East ordered for their detention. Joykisan and Biswarjit asked the police to arrest them.
Imphal, 29 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : All Manipur DPC completed Candidate of Manipur Police Constable, 2013 has called for 24-hour bandh in Imphal East district from midnight tonight till midnight tomorrow. Addressing media persons at Manipur Press Club, Spokesperson Md. Zaheer Khan said the bandh has been called to boycott the new recruitment process for constables beginning tomorrow. It is worth mentioning that Physical test will be conducted at Pangei tomorrow. Zaheer said the association condemns the burning down of Senior General Advocate cum Public prosecution High court of Manipur office located at North AOC. He said the JAC has no link with the incident. Zaheer accused govt of pre-planning the whole incident to defame the association. He also said the DPC members should be held responsible if there were any discrepancies were found during the previous physical test. He said as video recordings were done the candidates who indulged in wrong doings should be removed rather than starting the recruitment process afresh.
Imphal, 29 August 2016 ( Evening News ): Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today reiterated that a bill acceptable by both the hills and the valley people will be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon session of Manipur Legislative Assembly. Speaking on the 85th Death Anniversary of freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang at Haipou Jadonang Park at Keishampat, deputy chief minister Gaikhangam said to avoid withholding the bill by President as happened before, a consensus bill is needed to be prepared after thorough discussion. The state govt has the same desire to enact a law to protect the interest of the indigenous people of the state. Terming the non-performance of the last rites of the 9 persons died in the uprising against the 3 bills passed by the assembly in Churachandpur last year as unfortunate, Gaikhangam appealed to extend help in the introduction of a new bill. Maintaining the cancellation of Manipur Police Constable 2013 DPC was due to some discrepancies in the process, Gaikhangam also appealed to all concerned not to call any bandh or blockade and take part in the new recruitment. People paid tribute at the statue of the freedom fighter during the 85th Death Anniversary of Haipou Jadonang organised by Haipou Jadonang Statue & Park Development Committee Manipur.
Imphal, 29 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : A bomb scare created havoc among the people near the Pallel Police Station, under Thoubal District. The incident occurred early this morning around 7 when a bomb like object was found lying suspiciously near the police station. The area was cordoned off and commuters were diverted for over 2 hours. When the Bomb Squad did not arrive at the spot after waiting for almost couple hours a police constable tried to figure out the object with the help of a stick to realise that it was just a dump of left over after performing some religious ritual.
Imphal, 29 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : A bomb exploded at the residence of former Naga People’s Front MLA of Ukrul constituency Samuel Risom located at Dewlahland at around 12 midnight. The hand grenade hurled by the unidentified miscreant exploded inside the gate of former MLA Samuel Risom. There is no report of any casualty but a car parked inside the residence campus was damaged in the explosion.
Imphal, 29 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha today inspected the Imphal International Airport. Speaking to media persons after landing in Imphal, Minister Jayant Sinha said there is a central plan to expand and improve the airports across the country for providing better domestic and international travel. He said as part of the plan he is inspecting the Imphal International Airport to improve regional connectivity and stated there is a huge scope for development of the Imphal International Airport. The Minister landed at the Imphal International Airport at 11.30 am and inspected the airport. Later in the day, Minister Jayant Sinha will meet Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and discuss over improvement and development of the Imphal International Airport.
Imphal, 28 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Director of Health Services, Dr. O Ibomcha said the State govt will form a task force to counter the problem of Hepatitis C virus in Manipur. O Ibomcha said this while speaking at one-day training program held on the theme ‘Use of Direct Acting Antivirals for treatment of Hepatitis C’. The training program was organised by Community Network for Empowerment, CoNE in collaboration with Directorate of Health Services and Babina Diagnostics at Babina Diagnostic Centre, Porompat. Dr. Ibomcha said Hepatitis C virus is increasing at an alarming rate in Manipur and it is the right time to control and eradicate it. He also said a task force can be formed but there is a need for political will and administrative support apart from signing MoU with companies concerned. The program was attended by JNIMS, Hepatologist & Gastroenterogist consultant Dr. N. Surajkumar, Babina Diagnostic Centre Chairman Cum Managing Director Dr Th. Dhabali among others.
Imphal, 28 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : A slight intensity earthquake, measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale, hit Tamenglong district last night. Meteorological department said there was no immediate report of any loss of lives or damage to the property. The quake occurred around 8.34 PM. The epicentre of the quake was at the depth of 14 km.
