Commerce and Industries Minister Konthoujam Govindas appealed to the well to do section of the society to lend their hands in government sponsored construction of Special Economic Zone and Food Park rather accumulating wealth at their homes. The minister made the statement at the inauguration of Shree Balaji Flour Mill. The mill was inaugurated by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi at Nilakuthi Food Park on 17th of this month. The mill will produce products like Atta and Moida. On the occasion Minister Govindas Konthoujam said, the Special economic zones have been implemented in many states, however it has not been successful in Manipur. Konthoujam Govindas added that Rs 10 crore budget of Food Park could not be constructed due to the financial constraints of the government. He also urged for the investors to help in boosting the economic activity for the development of economy. Talking specifically about the State’s inclusion in the country’s Industrial map, he said, the state government would help entrepreneurs and investors.Shree Balaji Flour Mill would produce 100 tons of flour products per day. Managing Director, Y Devendro said, around 70 people are already given employment by the mill. He further said, even if the raw materials are imported from outside the state, the production of the flour products would help in developing the State’s economy.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi today categorically maintained that completion of Sanjenthong Bridge and Imphal Airport Road cannot be completed before Sangai Festival. Speaking exclusively to Impact News, Ibobi said it will be completed after the festival.CM Ibobi along with concerned officials inspected the condition of Tiddim Road today. He asked the concerned officials to take lessons from states like Assam and Bihar and apply the technique in the state for speedy completion of road. He also visited clogged drainage system at Paona Bazar where the machine is not working to flush out dirty materials inside the drain. 

Relics of Second World War were discovered when a JCB excavated earth from Heingang Hill. Mentioned may be made that Head Quarters of 4 Corp commanded by Feield Marshall Slim was stationed at Heingang Hill during the Second World War. The place from where the relics were found was once used as firing range. Owner of the JCB, K Nilachandra handed over the relics to the representatives of the Imphal War Museum.

Indian Olympic Association and Sports Ministry have threatened International Amateur Boxing Association, AIBA to take legal action if AIBA gives severe punishment to the Manipuri Boxer Laishram Sarita Devi.Earlier this week, AIBA chief Ching-Kou Wu had said Laishram Sarita Devi would face heavy punishment for her action at the medal ceremony at the recently held Incheon Asian Games. Sarita Devi not only refused to accept bronze medal at the podium but also handed the medal to South Korean boxer Park Jina.  The Indian Sports officials informed that they are ready with legal procedures. On the hand, Boxing India said they are trying their level best to make Sarita participate in the Rio Olympics. 

All Manipur Film Maker and Producers Association, (AMFMPA) team and High Court Bar Association Manipur played a friendly football match yesterday at Khuman Lampak Artificial Turf Ground as part of the 25th foundation day of the High Court Bar Association Manipur. Renowned film personalities and lawyers of the state took part in the match. In the match High Court Bar Association Manipur team beat All Manipur Film Maker and Producers Association by 4-2.