Wednesday, April 9, 2008

manipur news

AR leadership seminar
IMPHAL, Apr 8: The 22 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector based in Maram of Senapati district organised a day long seminar on April 6 for the local students on various challenges faced by the children with mental disorder.
Informing that over 150 students of St Xaviers School, Makhan attended the seminar, a release of the PRO IGAR (S) said lead speaker Commandant 22 AR, having extensive specialised training at national and international levels urged the students to take enough care of disabled children.
Calling upon the students to view these children as specially abled and not as handicapped, the Commandant also highlighted the crucial role of parents and teachers in understanding the peculiar and special capabilities and needs of their children and students.
World health day
IMPHAL, Apr 8: The Lions Club of Leimarol, Imphal yesterday observed the World Health Day at the premises of the School of Nursing, Khabeisoi, Porompat.
The observance function was marked by educa- tional lecture and talk given by Dr P Rajmani Singh of Lions Club of Imphal and Dr H Ibemhal Devi, chair-person of Health Committee of Lions Club of Leimarol, Imphal. Dr Rajmani deliver-ed his lecture on the topic of ‘Global environment change’ and Dr Ibemhal on ‘Climate change and human health’. The function attended by more than 100 people was presided over by president of Lions Clubs of Leimarol, Imphal Dr T Bilashini Devi with Past district governor of district 322 D T Satyapriya Singh as chief guest.
Forest Dept decried
IMPHAL, Apr 8: Meeyam-gi Yaipha Maikei, Sekmaijin Khunou has decried the alleged failure of the Forest Department and its officials concerned to come and pick up an injured Sangai fawn (brow antler deer and State animal) that has been strayed into human habitation area inspite of being informed repeatedly.
According to secretary general of the organisation NC Sanjoy, the fawn was rescued by the local residents in an injured condi- tion from Sekmaijin Maning Leikai (Thoubal district) area early in the morning today after it swam across Manipur river and strayed into human habitation area.
Information had been given to the Chief Wild Lid Warden, but till late evening no one has come to pick up the animal, Sanjoy lamented.
ZSU condoles
IMPHAL, Apr 8: The Zeli-angrong Students’ Union, Tamenglong district has expressed deep sorrow over the sad demise of its officials namely L Tongsin, 32, Executive Engineer of Railway Construction Division, of Churachandpur; P Gogoi, Assistant Engineer of Shivsagar, Assam and Dri-ver Ranu Dev of Silchar who met with an accident yesterday at around noon near Tatbung village along Imphal-Jiribam Road (NH-53) while they were on their way to investigate in connection with construction of the Jiri-Tupul Railway line.
Workshop held
IMPHAL, Apr 8: A one-day workshop on ‘Importance of emotional aspects of learning in children’ was organised by Manipuri Wo- men’s Network for Peace and Development on April 6. The workshop focused on the school teachers with the main objective of giving awareness on how to identity and deal with proble- matic children.
Airport expansion
IMPHAL, Apr 8: Alleging that the Congress Block level conference scheduled for April 10 at Mekola Bazar is another effort of the Ibobi Government to befool the people of the area on Airport expansion, JAC Against the Acquisition of Land for Expansion and Extension of Imphal Airport warned the organisers not to organise such conference inside Naoriya Pakhanglakpa AC. The JAC will put its full effort to stop the conference and the Government would be responsible for the consequences, a press statement warned.
KSO urges
IMPHAL, Apr 8: Kuki Students’ Organisation, Tuilang Block (IT Road) urged the Works Minister K Ranjit to conduct a spot enquiry on the work progress of the IT Road. Conveying that a team of the students’ body during its spot enquiry found the construction works had not maintained quality, while many spots need resurfacing again, KSO informed the Minister that a large portion of the stretch has not yet started construction.
Pact signed
IMPHAL, Apr 8: Along with arriving at an understanding , a joint meeting of the leaders of the All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) Headquarters and Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), General headquarters held at AMSU headquarters today to discuss the issue related to Moreh College has resolved to jointly inspect the condition of the said college probably on April 10 to find out ways and means of development of the college in the interest of the student community. Further, the meeting has also agreed to work together toward ensuring no unwanted incident ever occur in the college in the future.
Programme deferred
IMPHAL, Apr 8: The Kuki Inpi Manipur general conference and the Kuki Chiefs’ conference, 2008 has been postponed indefinitely due to some unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances, according to a statement issued by secretary of Department of information and publicity, Kuki Inpi Manipur P Lupheng.
Six anti-socials injured: Six anti-socials were injured when a crude bomb being made by them exploded at Gurhanawa Brita Tola village in Bihar’s East Champaran district, Superintendent of Police N H Khan said today.
Road safety awareness
IMPHAL, Apr 8: On the first day of the 10 awareness programmes on road safety to be organised by Weaker Section Empowerment and Vocational Education Society (WEAVES), Takyel Khongbal Mayai, Imphal West Traffic Police ASI Kh Shyam Singh and other resource persons today gave awareness to the students of Ibotonsana Girls Higher Secondary School.
Awareness will also be given to the students of Kebol Girls Higher Secondary School, Tera Keithel, NAIMS Academy, Langol, Bless Higher Secondary School, Tera Keithel and Paree Imom Sindam Sang, Langjing one after another upto April 15.
Road safety awareness will also be given by various experts to drivers at various locations on the streets of Imphal as well from April 16 to 18 under this Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi sponsored programme.
ICHAM urges Govt
IMPHAL, Apr 8: Information Centre for Hill Areas, Manipur (ICHAM) and Kharao Khaorui-Yairum Naga Students Association (KKYNSA) in a recent visit to 18 villages of Saikul, Chingai, Ukhrul and Karong ACs found that facilities of education, health, electricity and road are deplorable. ICHAM submitted a memorandum to Education Minister in this connection, while the Minister also assured to construct new building of Kachai High School by putting the proposal in the work programme. Maintaining that cold diarrhoea and malaria still kill many in remote areas, ICHAM also urged to provide better medical facilities to these areas.
SVA thanks expert committee
IMPHAL, Apr 8: Alleging that Mapithel Dam, Nongdam Dam and Thoubal Dam were constructed without proper survey, Sikibung/Sharkaphung Village Authority appreciated the visit of expert committee members to Sikiphung Village on April 3. The organisation also appealed the authorities concerned to act fairly in terms of expedition survey to avoid unwanted consequences.
AISF appeals
IMPHAL, Apr 8: All India Students’ Federation, Manipur State Council urged all concerned to make an arrangement to resume Sumo and van service on Imphal-Moreh Road and passenger service on Tiddim Road. Informing that auto rickshaw drivers operating in and around Imphal city would suspend services from tomorrow due to monetary demand from UG groups, AISF urged various outfits operating in the State not to demand huge sum of amount to drivers.
AR nabs PLA cadre
IMPHAL, Apr 8: Based on specific information troops of 10 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector launched operation in the general area of Haika near Sajik Tampak on April 7 during which a PLA cadre identified as SS Pvt Loken (36) s/o Mangal Singh of Sugnu was arrested, informed a PRO IGAR (S) release. stating that Loken (No 2273) was apprehended during a futile attempt to breach the security dragnet taking advantage of darkness, the PRO conveyed that the arrested person has been handed over to Kakching police station today.
DESAM calls meeting
IMPHAL, Apr 8: DESAM appealed the Centre Superintendents of the ongoing NIOS exams to take part in a meeting to be convened on April 10 at 10 am at DESAM headquarters. The students body also said that those teachers who are absent in the said meeting would be rated as against quality education.
Effigies hanged
IMPHAL, Apr 8: JAC constituted in connection with the death of L Uttamkumar today hanged the effigies of Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, Chief Secretary, DGP and SI John at a crowded place in Keishamthong, a press release said. The JAC will continue its agitation until its demands are fulfilled, added the release.
CRPF’s endeavour
IMPHAL, Apr 8: Under its civic action programme, Officiating Commandant of 27th Bn CRPF handed over a public toilet each at village Nungba and Bolongdai Tamenglong district on April 5. Speaking on the occasion, Officiating Commandant called upon to shun the path of violence and work for the village and country.

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