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KNF (Z) appts
IMPHAL, Jul 1: Along with the change of the letter head of KNF (Zogam) reshuffling of the portfolio in respect of those in-charge of the financial matters have been effected.
Consequently, Nehkam Haokip alias Gary Haokip, Khupmang alias SK Hao-kip, Nehthang Haokip alias Iron, Jamkholen Lhungdim alias JL Kuki and Nehlun Haokip are no more in-char-ge of the financial matters of the outfit and they are not authorised to deal with the financial matters from today, secretary information of KNF (Z) Gideon Kuki said, adding that those who keep financial dealing with these persons would be doing at their own risk.
While informing that Seikhokai alias James, Lelen Khongsai and their accomplices have been collecting money with the knowledge or authorisation of the organisation, the secretary information of KNF (Z) has appealed to all the people and organisations to arrest them if they come to collect money.
Found hung to death
IMPHAL, Jul 1: A man staying at a rented room at Hatta Golapati under Poro-mpat police station was found hung to death yesterday at about 4.30 pm.
The deceased is identified as Sanabam Khelen (30) s/o Nodiyachand of Yairi-pok Yambem Makha Leikai.
Khelen was a married man with two daughters and a son even though he had divorced from his wife.
On May 26 this year, Khelen came to the house of one Md Babu of Hatta Golapati along with a woman said to be his wife and a girl of seven years, said to be his daughter. Since then he has been staying there at a rented room.
However, when Khelen was found inside the room yesterday, the woman and the girl had already left the room taking with them clothes and some belon-gings. With registration of a case in Porompat PS, the corpse was handed over to family members after post mortem at RIMS.
Painting competition results
IMPHAL, Jul 1: Position winners in different categories of the painting competition organised by Manipur Pollution Control Board Employees' Association on June 24 at Tamphasana Higher Secondary School in connection with the World Environment Day 2007 has been announced, informed an Association release while adding that prize would be distributed on July 11 at 1 pm at the office of the Board.
The winners in senior group are Soram Sanathoiba (Cl-VI) of St Joseph's School (1st), LN Tinku (Cl-VIII) of DAV Public School (2nd) and Kshetrimayum Rojesh Singh (Cl-VIII) of Shantilata Memorial School (3rd).
Maria Montessori School made a clean sweep of the top three positions in the junior group with Maria Thokchom (Cl-V) bagging the first prize, Khwairakpam Amarjeet (Cl-IV) securing the runner-up spot while Sonia Thiyam (Cl-V) occupied the third slot.
Meanwhile, in collaboration with Child Rights and You (CRY), Wide Angle Social Development Organisation, Keishampat Junction organised a painting competition for children at Planet Kids, Keishampat in which 64 children took part.
In Category - A, Heritage Convent, Uripok's class III student Sayona Kshetrimayum bagged the top prize followed by G Ratankumari (Cl-III) of Salvation Academy, Kwakeithel and Laishram Shitaljit Meitei (Cl-III) of St Peters High School, Kwakeithel in the second and third positions respectively. The Category B winners include Kaphun Gangmei (Cl-VI) of Nirmala Rani English School, Wangoi (first); Heikham Supriya Devi (Cl-V) of Nirmala Bas High School (second); and Mongjam Reliya Chanu (Cl-VI) of Brighter Shepherd Academy, Kwakeithel (third).
Nursing jobs
IMPHAL, Jul 1: Pankaj Appolo Hospital, has invited application for nursing jobs at its Hospital at Agra from interested candidates who have completed ANM/GNM/BSc Nursing courses, informed a PIB (DW) release.
Interested candidates may forward their application addressed to HR Dept Appolo Hospital, Artoni Agra along with bio-data, two copies of photograph and copies of their educational qualification and submit the same to PIB (DW) Imphal for onward submission, added the release.
Recruitment rally
IMPHAL, Jul 1: Army recruitment rally for the southern districts of Manipur was formally inaugurated yesterday at Pallel with IG AR (S) Maj Gen BK Chengapa as chief guest, informed a PIB (DW) release.
The rally being organised by Army Recruitment Office, Rangapahar with support from Hqs 26 Sector AR was flagged off by Maj Gen BK Chengapa. About 1000 candidates took part in the rally.
Felicitation
IMPHAL, Jul 1: The Aimol Students' Union, Manipur (ASUM) has felicitated 19 first divisioners of HSLC Exam 2007 and 8 HSSLC Exam 2007 during a felicitation ceremony held today at Aimol Khullen, Chandel, conveyed an ASUM release.
The meritorious students were awarded one Oxford Dictionary each in addition to cash incentives, it added.
Arms recoverd
IMPHAL, Jul 1: Based on specific information troops of the 19 Assam Rifles under HQs IGAR (S) carried out search operation at Yaingangpokpi area and recovered one AK-56 rifle with four magazines and 15 rounds of ammunition during search of a house, informed a PRO, Assam Rifles release issued today.
Meet put off
IMPHAL, Jul 1: The first general conference of the All Tribal Physically Handicapped Association (ATPHA) scheduled for July 2 at Indoor Stadium, Senapati district Hqs has been postponed to July 22 due to some unavoidable circumstances, informed an ATPHA release.
Protest staged
IMPHAL, Jul 1: In protest against the repeated arrest of a former PREPAK cadre who has been leading normal married life for the last 15 years by the Army and demanding his unconditional release, a Wakat Meepham was staged near Imphal College here today.
The protest demonstration was organised under the aegis of Yaipha Thou-rang and Nishaband and Nupi Marup from 9.30 am to 4.30 in protest against the arrest of Toijam Shyam (42) of Kwakeithel Heinou Kho-ngnembi Lamdong Leikai by personnel of 57 Moun-tain Division in the wee hours of June 28.
Army has reportedly handed over Shyam to the Singjamei police.
According to family members, Shyam has been leading a normal life and married for the last 15 years, but he is being arrested by the security forces repeatedly. The aggrieved family members have also appealed to the PREPAK to come out with a clarification in this regard.
AMADA honours cycle rallyists
MPHAL, Jul 1: A reception function in honour of all those who participated in the second mass cycle rally organised by All Manipur Anti-Drug Association (AMADA) in connection with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was held at Kangla Hall today.
The participating cycli-sts, medical team, media- persons who covered event and volunteers were felicit-ated with simple gifts at the occasion.
Dean of Students’ Welfare, Manipur University Prof W Nabakumar and AMADA president L Tomba Meitei were chief guest and president of the reception function which was also attended by Director of RK Sanatombi Devi Research Institute of Social Science Prof N Muhindro and Assistant Director (Coaching) of Youth Affairs and Sports T Purnachandra as guests of honour.
The 2nd mass cycle rally of the AMADA had been flagged off from Kangla on June 21 and it was participated by around 600 people including 350 cyclists and 250 volunteers and other helpers. The rally had co-vered six districts of the State.
Tbl bandh
IMPHAL, Jul 1: As even Investigating Officer (IO) of Thoubal Police Station Md Kamaruddin has been plac-ed under suspension yes- terday on alleged charge of negligence of duty, the JAC Against the brutal killing of Smt Nameirakpam (O) No-ngthombam Ningol Ranjita Devi has announced its decision of calling a 24-hour general strike in Thoubal district with effect from 6 pm of July 3 to 6 pm of July 4, if the Govt fails to arrest and award befitting punishment to all those who are involv-ed in the killing within July 2.
Exam, water supply, elec-tricity, religious function and medical services would be exempted from the pur-view of the bandh, JAC con- venor N Joy Singh said, while appealing to all the social organisations, clubs, organisation, meira paibis lups and stu-dent bodies in the student to support the cause of the JAC.
New GOC takes over
IMPHAL, Jul 1: Major Gen TS Handa has taken over as the new GOC of Red Shield Division from Major General EJ Kochekkan during an impressive ceremony held at Leimakhong today, said PIB Defence Wing in a statement. The new GOC is an alumni of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned into the 4th Bn of the Parachute Regiment. With many credits to him, Maj Gen Handa has held crucial staff and instructional appointments in the Army, said PIB and added that the new GOC has experience in handling CI Ops in J and K. Handa was with the Integrated Hqs of Ministry of Defence before his transfer here. The Standing Committee of the All Manipur Working Journalists' Union along with Editors of the State dailies organised a simple farewell party for the outgoing GOC, Maj Gen EJ Kochekkan at the Manipur Press Club, said a statement and added that as assured earlier, the GOC presented books worth Rs 50,000 for the library of the Manipur Press Club.
B Sc (Vety) test
IMPHAL, Jul 1: The selection test for admission to five year B Sc (Veterinary) course at Animal Husban-dry and Veterinary College under Central Agriculture University (CAU) was held at State Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Dept today.
Talking to mediapersons in this connection, Secretary of Veterinary and Ani- mal Husbandry KK Chhetry informed that the test was conducted today to selection of eight nominees of the State Govt for pursuing the course and in all 136 candidates appeared in the test.
The subject experts and examiners were provided by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, he said, adding that the results of the selection test is likely to be announced later in the evening today itself.
Rice distributed
JIRIBAM, Jul 1: The Jiri Development Organisation in association with Jiri Ima Meira Paibi distributed rice to the people of Barak circle yesterday, reports our correspondent.
The rice distributed was meant for the month of March issued by the FCS Department but not made available to the people by the agents. In all 60 quintals of rice were distributed by the said NGOs at an afforda-ble price to the poor people.
The AAY rice was sold at Rs 4 per kg and the BPL rice at Rs 7 per kg.
AR donates
JIRIBAM, Jul 1: Under the Operation Sadhbhavna, 5 Assam Rifles donated a bore well to the people of Railway Colony, Jiribam.
It was inaugurated by Councillor of Jiribam Municipal Council E Ashalata in the presence of Major Manmohan and Major Nair.
Speaking at the occasion, Major Nair assured the people to help in future as well as sought the co-operation of the people.
Distributors' meet
IMPHAL, Jul 1:The All Manipur Newspaper Sales and Distribution Association has convened a meeting of all its members at Irabot Bhawan on July 5 to discuss the problems and inconveniences being faced by them while discharging their duties.

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