Imphal, 02 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : Governor Dr Najma Heptulla, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and several leaders of Manipur today offered floral tributes to the Father of the nation at his statue at Gandhi Memorial Hall this morning. In her speech Dr Heptulla said Mahatma Gandhi led the nation in its struggle for freedom from the British yoke using non violence as his most powerful weapon. She said Mahatma Gandhi belongs to the whole world and to all generations. Dr Najma Heptulla maintained that the present generation should try to imbibe the virtues of tolerance and humanism from him for a better world today. The also governor urged the people to remember the lofty thoughts of the father of the nation and remind themselves of the virtue of love, mercy and forgiveness. She observed that it would be paying true homage to him if everyone strives to keep one's body, mind and soul clean.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said when the whole world is facing turmoil, it is important to remember his message of love, peace and non-violence. He said the world will always remember Mahatma Gandhi's weapon of non violence for ever. Ibobi also stressed the importance of cleanliness as professed by the Mahatma.

Imphal, 01 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : Retired IAS officer S. Sunderlal has been sworn in as the first Chairman of Manipur Municipality Property tax Board. Governor Dr. Nazma A Heptulla administered the oath of office and secrecy to S. Sunderlal at a function held at Raj Bhavan. The board will have 3 members including the Chairman and MAHUD director will be the Member secretary. Chief minister Okram Ibobi, his cabinet colleagues, top civil and police officials attended the event.

Imphal, 01 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Chief minister Okram Ibobi today took the credit for improvement of law and order in the state. With the next assembly polls looming large the Congress Party continues with its one day political conference in different valley districts of the state to woo the voters. Criticising the opposition BJP the Congress leaders urge the people to support the congress for its secular and non-sectarian principles. Speaking at the one day Political Conference organised by Kshetrigao Block Congress Committee at Kshetrigao Aba Ground, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said the history of India is the history of the Congress Party. He reiterated that it is the stand of the congress party to strengthen the unity and integrity among the people of all communities. Without naming the BJP the chief minister said some political party verbally claim to be non-sectarian and secular but they act differently. Referring to the improvement of law and order in the state, he said there was a time when Khwairamband Keithel wore a deserted look after dusk but now all the shops and markets remain open till late. He also mentioned that the underground organisations no more claim their share from the employee salaries.

Imphal, 01 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : United Committee Manipur-UCM today questioned the Manipur govt about its policy on NSCN-IM. The UCM today performed the last day of Langban tarpan at  Kekrupat. Speaking to media on the occasion, UCM President Elangbam Johnson termed the recent incident at Senapati as unfortunate. He said the people's agitation against the arrest of 3 cadres of NSCN-IM by Assam Rifles and their subsequent release was unfortunate. Elangbam Johnson demanded the govt  to clarify the matter.

He also said the UCM will fight any threat against the integrity of Manipur. He also alleged the three cadres of the NSCN-IM arrested by the Assam rifles were involved in looting of vehicles on the National Highways. He said the govt must clarify why those arrested in the hills are released while actions are taken against those arrested in the valley without giving any reason. He expressed concern at the different treatment.

Imphal, 30 September 2016 ( Evenig News ) : People in Manipur today recalled the life and contributions of Jana Neta Hijam Irabot on his 120th birth anniversary. The day was widely celebrated in the state and people paid their tributes to the leader who strived for a better social change in Manipur. A commemoration was held at library complex of Manipur University. Teachers and students of the University offered floral tribute and saluted the statue of the statue of Jananeta Irabot. The birth anniversary was also celebrated at THAU Ground Thangmeiband by Socialist Students Union Manipur and Manipur Proletariat Peoples Democratic Union. Students took out march past and offered tribute to the leader.

Leishang Hiden Development Committee also celebrated the birth anniversary of Lamyanba Irabot and Angom Ibungohalmani at Kyamgei pal-ahanbi. People offered flowers at the memorial of Lamyanba Irabot and Angom Ibungohalmani.  Information Centre For Hill Area Manipur, ICHAM President N. Rajendro urged the people to attempt to realise the dreams of Irabot. He said Irabot tried to strengthen the bond between the hills and the valley and expressed concern at the prevailing situation. It may be mentioned that  Angom Ibungohalmani who shared the same birthday with Hijam Irabot also worked for the welfare of the people.

The 120th birth anniversary of Jana neta Irabot was observed at LMS Law College organised by Joint Students’ Co-ordination Committee. State level patriotic song competition on the theme ‘Ima Leibak Nungshiba Oishi’ was held as part of the observance. Altogether 20 participants took part in the song competition.

The 120th birth anniversary of Jana Neta Hijam Irabot was celebrated at Rup Mahal Theatre on BT Road. The event was organised by Lamyanba Irabot Ningsing Thouram Observation Committee - LINTOC under the aegis of Protection & Preservation Committee Manipur- PPCM. Speakers at the commemoration recalled the visionary leader and his ideologies. Senior Citizen Prof. Arambam Lokendro, PPCM Convenor Dr. Y. Mani Khuma and LINTOC Convenor L. Dhana Luwang among others attended the event.

The day was also celebrated in the border town of Moreh in Chandel district. The function was organised by Meitei Council Moreh, All Community Development Organisation Moreh, Kha-Nongpok Apunba Nupi Lup Moreh and Nupi-Khunai Chaokhat Lamjing Lup Moreh. Attendees paid floral tributes to the statue of Jana Neta.