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“Punish Deputy CM’s son for his disrespectful statement”

Imphal, September 03 2017: Reacting strongly to a Facebook statement made by one Yumnam Devjit who is said to be the son of Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar, the Muslims Welfare Organisation (MMWO) has strongly condemned the act and demanded the State Government to award befitting punishment. During a press meet held today at the […]

State Govt rules out 7th Pay for now

Imphal, July 25 2017: Replying to a question raised by MLA K Ranjit during the 5th day of the ongoing 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly Session, 2017, Finance Minister Y Joykumar who is also the Deputy Chief Minister stated that the Government has not yet planned about the implementation of Seventh Pay or its equivalent pay for […]

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House clears 4 demands of over Rs 1400 cr after heated debate ; Oppn takes fight to Treasury bench

Imphal, July 24 2017: The Manipur Legislative Assembly today passed four different demands amounting to Rs 1405.89 crore . The demands passed today were for Transport (Rs 143054000), PWD (Rs 10111789000), Fishery (Rs 335247000) and Social Welfare (Rs 3448872000) . The demands were tabled for discussion and clearance of the House by Deputy Chief Minister […]

Skill development, employment generation amongst visions set in budget: Joykumar

Imphal, July 20 2017: Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar Singh said skill development, employment generation and providing safe drinking water to all are some of the major thrust areas where Government will pay attention in the current financial year 2017-18 . Talking to media persons on the Budget Estimates for the current financial year which […]

Fiscal deficit of Rs 851.41 Cr presented

Imphal, July 20 2017: The second session of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly was opened today with presentation of budget estimates for 2017-18 by Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar who is also in-charge of Finance Department . After highlighting salient features of the budget estimates and thrust areas of the Government, the Deputy Chief Minister […]

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‘Conventional methods of farming should be replaced to enhance productivity’

IMPHAL, Apr 19 (DIPR):Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar Singh has said that conventional methods of agricultural farming should be replaced by new farming techniques to enhance productivity and agricultural growth. Speaking at the agricultural inputs distribution function at College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University(CAU), Iroisemba, the Deputy Chief Minster said, “Jhuming and terrace cultivations are […]

Gaikhangam speaks on moral education during tribal students get-together

IMPHAL, Sept 12: The XIX Fresher’s Meet cum Annual get-together Programme of Tribal Student’s Union DM College Arts under the motto “Learn, Unite and Serve” was held today at the

IMPHAL, Sept 12: The XIX Fresher’s Meet cum Annual get-together Programme of Tribal Student’s Union DM College Arts under the motto “Learn, Unite and Serve” was held today at the multipurpose hall, DMC campus here today.

The function was attended by deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam as the chief guest, parliamentary secretary Victor Keishing as the guest of honour and principal, DM College of Arts A Nungshitombi Devi as the president.

While speaking at the function Gaikhangam said that moral education is essential for students, it will guide them to become good citizens of the country. He added that it will also help in bringing about welfare and development in the society.

Gaikhangam lauded the students for organising the get-together, and maintained that organising such kind of event will help in fostering brotherhood among the students of different communities. He said it will moreover rationalise the minds to think beyond their communities.

Gaikhangam also said that the government is united as solid rock on the matter of welfare of the people of the State. He appealed that it is time for the people to unite and create no differences.

Victor Keishing during the function appealed the students to take keen interest in studies so that their knowledge can be shared with people back home in the villages.

Deputy CM hails teachers as next only to God as State celebrates Teachers’ Day

IMPHAL, September 5: The State level Teachers’ Day celebration was held at the Bengali High School Campus in Babupara today. The celebration was organised under the aegis of the State

IMPHAL, September 5: The State level Teachers’ Day celebration was held at the Bengali High School Campus in Babupara today.

The celebration was organised under the aegis of the State government by the Directorate of Education (Schools), State Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) society, State Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) Society, Higher and Technical Education, State Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Directorate, State Council of Educational Research and Training, Adult Education, Directorate of Language Planning and Implementation, Board of Secondary Education, Manipur and Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur.

A floral tribute was also paid to former President Dr S Radhakrishnan whose birthday is being observed as Teachers’ Day since 1962.

The function was graced by deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Commerce and Industry minister Govindas Konthoujam, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister Francis Ngajokpa, Social Welfare minister AK Mirabai, Education minister M Okendro, Works minister Khumujam Ratan Kumar Singh, Health and Family Welfare minister Phungzathang Tonsing, IFCD minister Ngamthang Haokip, Agriculture minister Md Nazir and various other high officials.

Addressing the gathering, deputy CM Gaikhangam said that being a teacher is an honourable job and teaching is a noble profession as teachers are the role models of the society and can be considered as the “Second God”.

He expressed optimism that the State will be known the world over for achievements in the field of education and not just only for its arts and culture and sports under the leadership of the Chief Minister and the supervision of the Education minister.

Quoting Albert Einstein, the deputy CM said,”He who dares to teach must never cease to learn”, stressing that teacher should not only have the concept of teaching but also update their knowledge from time to time.

This is how a teacher can produce a quality student for a better tomorrow, he added.

He also told the gathering that the CM has conveyed his best regards wishing a “very happy Teachers Day” to all the teachers through him.

Speaking at the function, M Okendro highlighted the various projects under the State’s educational system and its various achievements.

Asserting that there are approximately 4000 cases of the education department in the State and most of these cases were being solved, he said the department will be a case free department in the next two to three years.

After 30 years, the education department has been able to promote the teachers from the higher secondary to graduate level teachers, the Education minister said.

He appealed the people of the State in general and particularly the students to settle the issues through dialogue and not through violent acts, adding that all their needs and requirements will be fulfilled.

During the celebration, Teachers’ Short Stay Home at Babupara was also inaugurated by the deputy CM Gaikhangam. State Teachers Awards (Education department) were given to nine teachers from different districts and Appreciation Awards (Hr and Tech Education department) were also handed over to three teachers.

Development hampered by bandhs and blockades, says Gaikhangam

IMPHAL, August 30: The State can become hub center for education, medicine and a major tourist destination, if people shun away from the degrading habit of calling bandhs and blockades,

IMPHAL, August 30: The State can become hub center for education, medicine and a major tourist destination, if people shun away from the degrading habit of calling bandhs and blockades, said Gaikhangam.

The deputy Chief Minister was speaking today as the chief guest at the 2-day workshop on “Manipur in India’s Look East Policy”, which started today at the Classic Hotel, North AOC under the aegis of Manipur Chamber of Foreign Trade and Industry (MACFI) in association with Manipur Update (Media Group).

The work shop was graced by the deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam as the chief guest, Minister of Department of Commerce and Industries Govindas Konthoujam as the guest of honour and president MACFI P Loken as the president.

Gaikhangam lauded the organisers for holding such kind of workshop at the right time in the interest of the people of the State, as it will create awareness about the Government policies.

He also said that the people of the State should start preparing from now on as to take the benefit from the upcoming look east India policy or else the people might turn beggars in their own land.

Gaikhangam also pointed out on the importance of entrepreneurship stating that it is a means to sustainability and self-relience.

Govindas Konthoujam while delivering his speech highlighted the development activities undertaken by the State Government.

He also stated that if the State continues with bandhs and blockade, developmental work taken up by the Government will go in vain.

He further called upon the people of the State to open up their minds for a better tomorrow.

During the inauguration, prominent trade experts, entrepreneurs, businessmen,

In the technical session of the workshop, Dr E Bijoy, Dean of social science of Manipur University delivered a lecture on foreign trade and its classification and the advantages of Manipur in India’s Look East Policy.