State joins Republic Day celebration, eleven cops honoured with medals
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, January 27 2018: The State joined the 69th Republic Day celebration on January 26 with the main function held at the sacred Kangla where Governor Dr Najma Heptulla unfurled the National Tricolour.

The Governor inspected the Guard of Honour accorded by 9th IRB (CDO) Battalion which was commanded by Asst Commandant Bidyapati Thingbaijam.

The Governor of Manipur received salutes of 76 march past contingents (including 11 band parties) led by Achin Haokip, Commandant 7,h Bn Manipur Rifles.

17 cultural troupes representing different organizations from all parts of the State presented traditional cultural performances.

A total of 17 tableaus were also showcased by different departments under the Government of Manipur highlighting departmental activities.

14 gates were also erected along the march past route.

The Governor handed over medals to 11 personnel from Home Department for Gallantry, Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service and Service for Excellence as part of the celebration.

Inspector M Robindro Singh was honoured with Police Medal for Gallantry, Havildar A Shanti Singh and Divisional Officer Nabachandra Singh Laishram were honoured with President's Fire Service Medal for Distinguish Service.

State joins Republic Day celebration, eleven cops honoured with medals

Sub Officer Ajit Singh Seram was conferred with President's Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service.

Head Warder AS Tobin, Head Warder T Sarat Singh, Warder Th Sarat Singh, Warder T Okendro Singh, Warder M Dijen Singh and Warder M Shyam Singh were honoured with Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service.

Rifleman Kh Churamani Singh was conferred with the Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training.

The vote of thanks ceremony of the 69th Republic Day celebrations was held at the parade ground of 1 st Battalion Manipur Rifles.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh in his address said that the new Government will maintain and promote the hard earned tranquillity in the State.

To promote uniform development in all parts of the State, the Government has directed all the DCs, SDOs, BDOs" and SDCs to station and function at their respective places of posting, he added.

At places lacking suitable Government quarters and vehicles, the officials may opt for alternative arrangement and stay at rented houses and hire vehicles.

The Government will reimburse all the expenses incurred.

N Biren also asked the authority concerned to repair the dilapidated office buildings as well.

The Chief Minister also cautioned that officials failing to comply with the Government directive will face action as per the Government rules.

Appealing to the armed groups to shun violence and come to the negotiating table for a political solution, the Chief Minister said all differences and misunderstandings can be resolved amicably through talks.

Expressing serious concern over widespread poppy and cannabis plantation at different parts of the State, the Chief Minister asked the DCs, SPs and SDOs concerned to destroy all these plants within the month of March with the help of NAB, police and paramilitary forces.

He also urged the public to acknowledge the earnest efforts of the new Government and extend co-operation to its new initiatives.

Stating that India became a democratic Republic with the adoption of its Constitution on January 26, 1950, the Chief Minister said that India has succeeded in emerging as a strong Nation due to the committed efforts of the successive Governments.

The Chief Minister said that the current State Government is fully determined to make Manipur a developed State by fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people.

The Government is trying to avoid disparity in development and strengthen the bond of brotherhood and oneness among different communities.

The suggestions and information gathered through Meeyamgi Numit and Hill Leaders' Day are important feedbacks in the formulation of Government plans.

Stating that giving a transparent and responsible administration to the masses is the duty of every Government, the Chief Minister said that the Government had set up Anti-Corruption Police Station in addition to the Anti-Corruption Cell at the CM's Secretariat.

A Grievance Redressal Cell is opened at the CM's Secretariat where people can air their grievances and complaints at the toll free number - 1800-345-3218, he added.

Maintaining that the new Government had taken up many welfare and developmental works within a short span of time, the Chief Minister said that improving road connectivity, construction of women markets in hill districts, programmes to provide employment to unemployed youth, providing drinking water, electrification of interior areas, introduction of Chief Minister-gi Sotharabashing-gi Tengbang and Chief Minister-gi Hakshel-gi Tengbang are some of the important works accomplished by the present Government.

The Republic Day function was attended by Chief Minister N Biren Singh and his Cabinet colleagues.

Rajya Sabha MP K Bhabananda, Lok Sabha MP Dr Th Meinya, MLAs including Opposition leader O Ibobi Singh, Chief Secretary RR Rashmi, DGP LM Khaute and high ranking police and civil officials.