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Imphal, 13 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Manipur today paid homage to the martyrs, Thangal General and Tikendrajit who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and sovereignty of Manipur at Hicham Yaicham Pat. Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi led the people in offering tribute to freedom fighters this morning. His council of Ministers, MLAs, top civil and police officials offerred floral tribute at the Tikendrajit Memorial located at Yaiskul Janmasthan at 8 in the morning. A 2 minute silence was also observed as mark of respect to the martyrs. A gun salute was given by the personnel of Manipur Rifles on the occasion. Later, the people led by Chief Minister also paid tribute at the Thangal General Memorial in Palace Compound. The main function of the Patriots’ Day will be held at Pheidapung, popularly known as BT Park at 3 in the afternoon. Mention may be made that the British hanged Thangal General and Bir Tikendrajit at Pheidapung on August 13, 1891 for waging war against the mighty British Empire.
Imphal, 13 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Arambam Robita Leima who announced her decision to follow in the footsteps of Irom Sharmila and undergo fast demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) 1958 from the state began her fast at the office of the Indian Women against crime in Canchipur on national highway around 1.30 in the afternoon. Earlier she failed to turn up at the proposed venue for her fast at 10 this morning. Yesterday Robita, a mother of two, announced at a Press meet that she will undergo fast at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai Community Hall, where the volunteers of JCILPS are on a relay hunger strike demanding implementation of ILPS in the state. When our reporters went to cover her story, she was not present at the venue. On the other hand SALAI Nupi Lup in a press release had claimed yesterday that Robita has been currently detained at their office at Singjamei Chinga-makha.
Imphal, 12 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : International Youth Day was celebrated today at Manipur University. The event was held on the theme - The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty And Achieving Sustainable production and Consumption. The celebration was jointly organised by Rajiv Gandhi National institute of youth development, Tamil Nadu, National Service Scheme Cell, Manipur University and Community Development cell. Students of Manipur University and various colleges under MU took out a rally on the university campus on the occasion. The event was held at the centenary hall. Zonal Director, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Imphal, Sahib Singh said the celebration of International youth Day will create awareness among the younger generation about their role in the society and encourage them work towards building a peaceful and prosperous state.
Imphal, 12 August 2016 : In a major breakthrough Thoubal police rescued three minor girls while they were being taken to Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand via Moreh and arrested two child traffickers including a woman. The girls were taken in a Maruti Suzuki ECCO when Thoubal police intercepted the traffickers at Kakching Lamkhai during frisking and searching yesterday. Additional SP, law and order, Thoubal Rakesh Balwa today told the media persons at the SP Thoubal conference room that Thankhumi Mizo @ Thangi, 56 years wife of late Sanga Mizo from Moreh ward number 3 and Lalbai Kliana from Khawmawi in Churachandpur were taking the children to Myanmar in the Maruti Suzuki ECCO bearing registration number MN01 5273. Lalbai Kliana was the driver of the vehicle. Rakesh Balwa said Thankhumi Mizo was involved in trafficking of girls from Churachandpur to other south east Asian countries including Thailand and Singapore. Both of them were produced in the court of CJM Thoubal and remanded to police custody for 10 days. The additional SP also appealed to the parents to remain vigilant against the child traffickers.
Imphal, 11 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi today inaugurated newly constructed houses of January 4 earthquake victims at Chalbung and Charhajare villages in Senapati district. Speaking on the occasion O. Ibobi expressed satisfaction over the peaceful coexistence among Kuki and Nepali communities in the villages. He also lauded the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati for the construction of new houses for the earthquake hit families on time using the funds available. The chief minister appealed to the people to remain united to achieve development and progress in the state. Mention may be made that 1055 houses were completely destroyed and 622 houses were partially destroyed in the earthquake that rocked the state on January 4 this year. Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, RD & PR Minister M. Okendro, IFCD Minister Ngamthang Haokip, Saikul MLA Yamthong Haokip and Kangpokpi MLA Nemcha Kipgen among others also attended the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said natural calamities are beyond man's control, but all must put maximum efforts to minimise the damage caused by natural calamities. Gaikhangam also stressed the need for imparting adequate skills in facing the eventuality of any natural calamity.
Media persons tried to ask questions to the Chief Minister, however, Okram Ibobi avoided media query. Instead, Govt’s spokesperson and Minister M Okendro replied to the queries asked by media on the sidelines of the function. Replying to a query Minister Okendro said Manipur Govt will bear the expenses incurred in the treatment of Irom Chanu Sharmila at JNIMS for the time being.
Imphal, 09 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Irom Chanu Sharmila has decided to open a new chapter in her life as she decided to end her 16-year old fast today. She was today produced in the court the Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal west, Lamkhanpao Tonsing. Sharmila told the judge that she wanted to end her fast and appealed for her release. She signed a PR bond of Rs 10,000 for her release. The court is yet to issue the release order. After she came out of the court, Sharmila tried to speak to the media about the end of her fast and her decision to join politics and contest election. She told the media that she wants to be the chief minister of Manipur. However she got perturbed by the noises as the media persons asked her questions at the same time and refused to speak. She left the room in a huff. Sharmila sat on the step outside the court and once again tried to speak to the media persons. This time also she got disturbed by the persistent media persons who hurled questions at her and panned their cameras on her. Suspecting trouble the Police personnel escorted Sharmila to the ambulance and took her to JNIMS judicial custody.
Imphal, 08 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Imphal West Additional SP Th. Vikramjit conducted a press conference at Imphal West Complex, Minuthong where he termed the recovery of three IEDs as a great achievement of the Imphal West police and 25 Assam Rifles. Th. Vikramjit said the IED recovered from a bus contained RDX. He said full investigation is being conducted regarding the IED blast that occurred near State Museum on August 5. The press conference was leo attended by Imphal West DSP Operation S. Sachidananda, Imphal West Officer In-charge Potsangbam Sanjoy along with 25 AR Major Radha Krishnan.
Meanwhile, Search operations continue in and around Imphal city ahead of the Independence Day celebration on August 15. A team of police under the supervision of Imphal West DSP Commando Soibam Sachidananda conducted search operation at Uripok Khoisnam Leikai. Male persons at the area were verified after checking their identification documents.
Imphal, 08 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : 3 low intensity IEDs exploded today at 10:45 in the morning at Kangpokpi. The blast injured 2 BSF personnel. The blast occurred 3 kms ahead of Kangpokpi town along National Highway-1 under Kangpokpi Police Station in Senapati district. Both the injured BSF personnel suffered splinter injury and were given first aid by Assam Rifles. During the blast the BSF personnel were boarding a mini- bus. Top officials of BSF and Manipur Police rushed to the spot to take stoke of the situation. A case has been registered at the Kangpokpi Police Station.
Acting on tip-off, personnel of 25 Assam Rifles intercepted an IED during a frisking at around 5:30 am at KCM Brick Field, Tengdouyan under Sekmai Police Station. The IED was found carried in an Imphal-Senapati bus SHOWY Travels bearing registration number MNO1, 1823. The IED was found hidden among 40 bags of rice loaded from Khuyathong. Leithangbam Shakhi, age 50 of Huikap who was carrying the bags of rice said 22 out of the 40 bags were hers and the rest 18 was loaded by another woman. The woman told Shakhi that she will come by next bus and asked Shakhi to look after her bags. Manipur Police Bomb Squad rushed to the spot and retrieved the IED. There were arguments between Assam Rifles and state police as Assam Rifles personnel wanted to explode the IED at a safe place which was not supported by the state police. Later state police brought the IED and the bus along with all the passengers at Sekmai Police Station. Passengers were verified one by one and allowed to leave. However, Police seized the bus and detained Shakhi for further verification.
