Items filtered by date: Tuesday, 12 April 2016

Imphal, 12 April 2016 : Uncertainty over the reshuffle in the councils of Ministers in the Okram Ibobi Singh led Congress Govt may get over by tomorrow. Sources reaching Impact News stated that Manipur Governor who is out of the state may reached Imphal tomorrow and leave Imphal again in the evening. And there is a strong speculation that the task of Minister reshuffle including oath taking ceremony of the new Minister will be completed while the governor is here in Imphal. Sources also said that 5 current ministers may be replaced.

Imphal, 12 April 2016 : ‘Keep Leishanghiden Clean’ campaign organised by Leisang Hiden Development Committee 2015-16 began today at Ibungohal-mani Bridge Point near Pal-ahanbi. The attendees of the opening ceremony also paid tribute to Angom Ibungohal-mani who conceptualised the idea to promote historic Leishang Hiden on his 71st death anniversary.

Imphal, 12 April 2016 : 34 persons are injured in the violence that occurred at Mayang Imphal areas during Mayai Lambi bandh called against the death of two persons who were allegedly involved in the vehicle theft on April 7. 9 houses were also burnt in which Manipur Fire Service saved 8 houses from being completely burnt. Scuffles due to misunderstanding between the bandh supporters and the those who tried to stop vandalisation of vehicles led to the tension at Mayang Imphal Konchak. A jewellery shop and a house were also ransacked. Police had to resort to firing tear gas shells and bullets in the air to disperse the infuriated locals. Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West N Geoffrey and top police official rushed on the spot at around 2:30 in the afternoon and put the situation under control. Meanwhile, the authority has imposed indefinite curfew in Wangoi Sub-Division of Imphal West from 1 in the afternoon until further order.

Imphal, 12 April 2016 : 3 persons including a police personnel injured in the violence were brought to Shija Hospital. 2 civilians were identified as Thongam Birjit, 23, son of Th. Deven of Mayang Imphal Thana Awang Leikai Thong-khong and Khumujam Ashajit, 30 son of Kh. Kulabidhu of Mayang Imphal Konchak. The police personnel has been identified as Heisanam Ranjit, 31 son of Krishnamohon of Samurou Mamang Leikai. All of them are hurt by spray bullets. One of the locals regretted the violence gripping the area and appealed for communal harmony.