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Imphal, 03 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Olympic bronze medallist and Rajya Sabha member Mary Kom yesterday expressed concern in the Rajya Sabha over the training and the diet provided to players participating in international sporting events. The Five-time world boxing champion, making her first intervention in the Upper House during Question Hour, expressed concern about proper training for the players as well as the quality diet for them. She said a diet chart for sportspersons was given only when they enter major competitions and not during training. She asked the House “And how is the athlete expected to perform in the competition, when he/she has not been given adequate support in the months prior?" Her intervention was lauded by the members with thumping of desks. Union Minister of State for Sports, Vijay Goel said he will look into specific complaints if any. He said the government was spending as much as Rs 30 lakh to Rs one crore on training each of the 119 players representing India in the Rio Olympics and preparations for the next Olympics in Tokyo have also already started. Though she missed the participation in the Rio games, the Manipuri boxer conveyed her best wishes to the Indian Olympic contingent from the floor of the house.
Imphal, 02 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Two houses were completely destroyed in a major that broke out near Sawombung Thogkhong in Imphal East last night. The houses belonged to Haobam Merajao, 60 years and his younger brother Haobam Ibomcha, 55 years. The fire broke put around 7 pm. Sources said the fire which originated from the kitchen of Merajao. A gas cylinder exploded and the fire spread in the rest of the house. Neighbours' attempt to control the fire were in vain. By the time the fire tender arrived at the spot maximum damaged had already been caused to the houses. Properties worth several lakh of rupees had been destroyed in the fire.
Imphal, 02 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Directorate of Ayush today launched the project BELLADONNA - 200 to prevent Japanese Encephalitis in the state. The project was launched at SPOON Multi cuisine Restaurant at Dewlahland. In the first phase medicines will be distributed to 15 lakh people free of cost. Speaking at the function, Ayush Director Dr. K Lokendra said there is no guarantee that BELLADONNA-200 will completely cure Japanese Encephalitis. It is just a preventive measure. Health, Family Welfare and Ayush Commissioner PK Singh said there is no need to panic and the spread of the disease is under control. He said measures like fogging, vaccination have already begun and more fogging machines will be bought. The commissioner also stated that mass vaccination has been started for children starting from 0 to 15 years who are more vulnerable to the disease. He also maintained that will be no side effects of the medicine as it is extracted from plants. The medicine BELLADONNA-200 will be distributed today to Chief Medical Officers for Primary Health Centres and to Medical Superintendents for District Hospitals.
Imphal, 01 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Top officials of Social Welfare Department today failed to give an appropriate answer when they were questioned regarding one of the mismanagement of the department at a press meet at the DIPR complex. Media persons questioned the dept officials how approval was given to non-existent children home at Luwangsangbam which was declared unfit by Child Welfare Committee. The department’s Principal Secretary K. Moses Chalai and Director L. Nabakishwar Singh failed to give satisfactory answer. They however assured that they have taken note of the issue and will look into the matter. Nabakishwar further added that befits of other schemes like old age pension, schemes for persons with disabilities, Integrated Child Protection Scheme, schemes for underprivileged women by the state and central govt are reaching the people.
Imphal, 01 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Indigenous People’s Association of Kangleipak, IPAK Secretary General Premkumar Pebam said former JNIMS Director Prof. M. Shyamo has made the institute a corrupt place. Addressingto the media persons at IPAK office in Keishampat, Premkumar Pebam said they found that Prof M. Shyamo sanctioned order for 40 bed side monitors to M/S Manipur Medical Equipment Traders. The monitor which cost Rs 39,000 each was shown as Rs 249500 each as expenditure. IPAK Secy Gen accused Prof Shyamo of trying to waste poor people’s money. Premkumar said in case JNIMS has approved the order than agitation will be taken out against the institute. On the other hand, IPAK volunteers also found out that HPLC-Chromatography machine of Forensic Medicine Department was sanctioned by Prof M. Shyamo at the cost of Rs 7287787 which actually cost Rs 2253563.
Imphal, 01 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Social Welfare and Co operation Minister AK Mirabai has appealed to all expectant and nursing mothers to continue the traditional habit of breastfeeding as it makes baby healthy and at the same time breastfeeding saves money and time. Minister AK Mirabai was speaking at the inaugural session of the 'World Breastfeeding Week 2016' which was held on the theme “Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development” at GM Hall. The function was organised by Social Welfare Department. Minister AK Mirabai further stated that the breast-milk is nutritious and it helps in the development of the child’s brain. The inaugural session was attended by officials of Social Welfare Department, Anganwadi workers and helpers.
Imphal, 31 July 2016 ( Evening News ) : People from various walks of life today took part in the World Hepatitis Day rally held in Imphal. Health Minister D. Kourungthang flagged off the rally organised by Shija Hospitals and Research Institute at the western gate of Kangla. Representatives of Apunba Fitness Centre, Manipur Shumang Leela Council, Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Assn, Film Forum Manipur, Thangmeiband athletic Union, staff of Shija Hospitals and Research Institute participated in the rally which concluded at THAU ground. Residential Medical Officer of Shija hospitals Dr. Kh. Chetan emphasised the need for awareness and timely screening to prevent Hepatitis. A free Hepatitis screening camp was also held at THAU ground.
Imphal, 30 July 2016 ( Evening News ) : Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu today laid the foundation of Tunnel Number 12 which will be the longest rail tunnel in the country and Imphal Railway Station at Yurembam Awang Leikai. The Imphal Railway Station will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 8.7 crore. Speaking on the occasion, Suresh Prabhu said a proposal will be submitted to the Union Finance Ministry for the extension of rail head up to Moreh from Imphal. The union minister also reminded that all round development of the North eastern region and bringing an emotional integration of the region with the rest of the country is among the main agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A team of railway Ministry will take stock of the project targeted to complete by December 2019. Suresh Prabhu also said the Centre and the state govt need to work together in terms of the security of the project once it is completed.
