Day: February 27, 2016

IMPHAL, February 27: As per the plea made by MLA of Keishamthong Constituency Laishom Ibomcha in the ongoing Assembly session yesterday, a State Cabinet meeting convened today has decided to replace the erstwhile attestation by Gazetted Officer for submission of affidavit and required documents for seeking admission in educational institutions and applying jobs by self-certification

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/cabinet-okays-selfcertification-selfattestation/

IMPHAL, February 27: A one day consultation programme on Expanding Access to Reproductive Rights: Using Law to Guarantee Reproductive & Sexual Health and Rights was held today at the Institute of Co-operative Management organized by Human Rights Law Network (HRLN). Speaking on the topic ‘Legal Intervention made by HRLN (Manipur) for enforcement of Indian Public

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/health-centres-in-state-have-neglected-indian-public-health-standards/

IMPHAL, February 27: The All Manipur Students’ Union has demanded an explanation from the State government over the suspension of five police personnel in connection with the Naga Students’ Federation row even after the Deputy Chief Minister had clarified in the Assembly that police personnel had not manhandled, arrested or assaulted the NSF leaders. Speaking

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/amsu-seeks-clarification-on-commandos-suspension-despite-their-receiving-gaikhangams-acquittal/

IMPHAL, February 27: A meeting of Sora Village, held at its market place today has resolved to form a JAC to lead the movement seeking the truth behind the death of Md Rafique, 16 of Sora Chingwangma whose lifeless body was found on February 25 from Lousipat Khongjao in between Irengband and Tekcham under Kakching

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/jac-warns-of-agitation-if-rafiques-killers-not-apprehended-by-feb-28-morning/

IMPHAL, February 27: A group of around 20 Congress legislators is said to have submitted a written call to the Chief Minister this late evening seeking an emergency Congress Legislature Party meeting on the issue over the suspension of five Imphal East commandos in connection with the Naga Students Federation row. According to reliable sources,

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/congress-legislators-unhappy-with-home-ministers-move-in-nsf-row/

IMPHAL, February 27: A public discourse on “Central Universities Crisis” was held today at the Manipur Press Club organised by the United People’s Administrative Council (UPACO) Manipur. The event was attended by IFP group editor Pradip Phanjoubam, associate professor Department of Economics, Manipur University Dr Chinglen Meisnam and executive director of Human Rights Alert Babloo

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/liberal-societies-should-have-room-for-criticism/

IMPHAL, February 27: Asserting that Economics & Statistics Directorate is one of the core governmental departments though it garners little recognition, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh maintained that Gross State Domestic Products (GSDP) of the State is based on the extensive data collected by the department from the hills and valley. The CM was speaking

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/cm-emphasizes-role-of-eco-stats-directorate/

BISHNUPUR, February 27: Election for electing Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of Moirang Municipal Council was held today at the office of SDO Moirang with SDO Md S Daulat Khan acting as the presiding officer. Councillor of Moirang Municipal Council Ward No 12 Mairembam ongbi Romibala Devi (BJP candidate) and Councillor of Ward No 1 Loitam Chitramani

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/representatives-for-moirang-mc-elected/

IMPHAL, February 27: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said on Saturday that the State has taken the initiative to set up district science centres in the two hill districts of Ukhrul and Churachandpur. He was speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed mirror magic gallery of the Manipur Science Centre of the Department of Science and

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/chief-minister-assures-science-centres-in-ukhrul-and-churachandpur-districts/

IMPHAL, February 27: All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in its ongoing four-day long conference which began from February 25 at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu has passed a resolution on deploying Highway Protection Force on the State National Highways immediately. This was conveyed by Secretary of CPI Manipur State Council Dr M Nara Singh who is

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/aituc-resolves-to-demand-highway-protection-force/

IMPHAL, February 27: The Joint Students’ Co-ordination Committee of AMSU, KSA, MSF and SUK today organised a one day open discussion on ‘Safeguarding indigenous People interest in MPSC Recruitment Process” at the MIMS Hall, Manipur University, Canchipur. Delivering the key-note address, JSCC member Moirangthem Laxman said that the MPSC had invited applications for the Manipur

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/jscc-holds-public-forum-on-mpsc-eligibility-criteria/