IMPHAL, July 17 -- "Rewards for performing good jobs and punishments for illegal activities is the principle of the present State government," said chief minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh today at an Awards Distribution ceremony held in connection with the seizure of drugs by a combined team of Manipur Police and Narcotics and Affairs of Borders (NAB) on June 29.

"We must fight collectively to root out the drug menace from the State; and Police-Public relationship needs to be strengthened and regular interactive programs should also be held," the CM said in his address as chief guest of the occasion. "Earlier there were places where law enforcement agencies were not in a position to enter; but under the present government, the public h...