K Ranjit and his team inspecting the Tuivai bridge during his tour to the interiors of CCpur
Saturday, May 31, 2008
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K Ranjit and his team inspecting the Tuivai bridge during his tour to the interiors of CCpur
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Ultimatum
IMPHAL, May 30: Stating that illegal extortion in the name of taxes is still continuing allegedly overriding rights of tribal people guaranteed by the Constitution of India, the RKL, TAKL, ZKL and ZTKL have jointly submitted an ultimatum to the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Eastern Division, Ukhrul demanding an immediate halt to the tax collection. Failing to comply with this ultimatum will invite another untoward situation for which the Department concerned will be held responsible.
Protest planned
IMPHAL, May 30: With their business severely affected by prohibition on entry of vehicles to Khwairamband market, shopkeepers running shops from Major Khul to Khoyathong will close their establishments tomorrow and stage a protest sitting at Khoyathong from 9 am. Consequent upon the prohibition, customers to many of these shops have been drastically reduced with some of them even facing closure, conveyed one shopkeeper.
KSO hails
IMPHAL, May 30 : Kuki Students’ Organi-sation (KSO), General Headquarters has congratulated Ngamkholien Haokip of St Mary High School who secured 15th position and all the successful candidates in the recently declared HSLC examination, 2008. In a statement, secretary (education) of the student body Paotinthang hoped that their achievements in this exam will eventually manifest their credibility in building up their future and encourage them to abide by the sanctity of education to become responsible persons for the good of the society at large. Conveying its sympathy to all those who could not get through the examination this year, the student body also encouraged them not to lose hope and try harder for success in the next exam.
Excursion aid
IMPHAL, May 30 : With a difference, school kids of Grace English Jr high School, Molnom greeted Works Minister and his team with placards asking them to finance an excursion tour. Taken by surprise with the request of the school kids, Works Minister K Ranjit gifted them Rs 15,000 while MLA Hangkhanlian followed with Rs 10,000. PWD officials also chipped in with Rs 5000 each.
Shirui Club appeals
IMPHAL, May 30: While welcoming all tourists coming to Shirui hills to look at the rare and endangered Siroy Lily, the State flower of Manipur, the Shirui Youth Club has appealed to all the tourists and visitors not to bring intoxicating substances like narcotic drugs, liquor etc and also polluting agents like plastic bags, polythene as well as other non bio-degradable materials. A press release issued by the club further sought cooperation from all sections in the efforts to conserve this rare and endangered flower species.
KLO/KLA condoles
IMPHAL, May 30: Along with a condolence meeting, the first death anniversary of the then commander-in-chief of KLO/KLA Letkholun alias Lhanghal, PRO Genlal alias Gigeon Vaiphei and four other cadres who have killed in an unfortunate incident on May 29, 2007 was observed at the tactical headquarters of the outfit yesterday. Led by current commander-in-chief of KLO/KLA Timothy Kuki, many social leaders who attended the condolence meeting described their death as a great loss to the society. The gathering also shared in the grief and sorrow of the bereaved families.
Book released
IMPHAL, May 30: ‘Kangleipak (Manipurda) Inner Line Permit System’, a book written by Sapamcha Jadu-mani was released during a function at Manipur Press Club here today. Chairperson of Manipur Human Rights Commission W A Shishak, retired Selection Grade Lecturer Haobijam Kulla and retired District and Session Judge C Upendra attended the book releasing function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively. Head of Political Science Department, Imphal College K Shethajit and president of in-charge of IPSA Yunamcha Dilipkumar presented critical appreciation of the book.
NSS award
IMPHAL, May 30:Applications in prescribed porforma have been invited from NSS volunteers, Programme officers and NSS Units of CAU, RIMS, MU and +2 level schools for nomination of Indira Gandhi NSS Award, 2007-08 within June 15. The State Liaison Officer, NSS Cell, Room no. 49, New Secretariat may be contacted for details.
TMNL seeks Annulment
IMPHAL, May 30:Asserting that Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) election held on May 16 was unconstitutional and breached the election code of conduct, 24 functionaries and agents of different TMNL units have demanded annulment of the same election. A joint memorandum submitted to the Chief Election Commissioner of the TMNL asserted that on the election day some units were allowed to cast votes even after the voting hours while many others standing in queue were barred and deprived of their voting rights.
After the voting was over, the ballot papers were bundled under the cover of some unauthorised persons thereby obscuring the agents from witnessing the actual happenings, it alleged. Moreover, there were alterations in the final publication of units electors’ names. The result of the election was also declared without taking the consent/signature of the agents and election commissioners, it disclosed. One unit which was once rejected for proxy (impersonation) was given a second chance despite objections raised by polling agents.
Again a proposal made on behalf of a candidate by one individual who was not an elector was also accepted by commissioners despite verbal complaint raised by the president of the unit to which the candidate belonged at the time of scrutiny. Asserting that the election was grossly unfair and unconstitutional, the joint memorandum sought annulment of the election held on May 16. It further cautioned that refusing to invalidate the election results may snowballed into a major issue.
Medical camp
IMPHAL, May 30: A free medical camp was organised by 12 Maratha Light Infantry under Hqs IG AR (S) at Wangoi Kabui village today, informed an AR PRO release. A total of four doctors from Shija Hospital, CHC Wangoi and a regimental medical officer of the unit took part in the medical camp where 400 civilians were given free medical treatment and medicines. The camp was also assisted by members of the Peoples Protection and Development Committee, added the release.
HC raps officials
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 30: Imphal Bench of the Gauhati High Court today served show cause notices to Chairman of Manipur Public Service Commission Lukram Amarjit and Secretary Y Jugindro why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against the duo for defying an earlier ruling of the same court. The response is to be submitted within seven days. The decree is related to a case whereby the court in its previous ruling (February 13, 2008) had asked the MPSC for revision of the July 30, 1997 DPC result concerning promotion of 15 Electricity Department officials to the rank of Executive Engineer. As the MPSC duo listed as the respondent failed to comply with the ruling, the Imphal Bench today served the contempt notices. As per case dossiers, the department’s Officiating EE (retd) N Birendra Singh is the petitioner.
MAFYF reiterates, clarifies
IMPHAL, May 30: Asserting that the issue arising out of the arrest of MAFYF president Sapamcha Kangleipal has become a State issue since Kangleipal was imprisoned after being released by court, MAFYF has reiterated its demand for unconditional release of Kangleipal.
A press release issued by MAFYF said that unconditional release of Kangleipal is the demand of the people of Manipur. Arrest of all the functionaries of all the branches of MAFYF could not silence the demand for release of Kangleipal as the issue has become a State issue, it alleged.
On the other hand, some people taking advatange of the existing people’s agitation burnt down documents of their own office just to cover up their own corrupt practices and shady dealings, it asserted. MAFYF further clarified that the incident of burning office or any act of vandalising public property was not related with the people’s movement being undertaken against the arrest of MAFYF president. It further warned that indefinite economic blockade will be launched on both the National highways from June 11 and this would be followed by total blockade in case the Government fails to respond positively to the ongoing democratic agitation.
Deceased identified
IMPHAL, May 30: The identity of the man shot dead by a combined force of Imphal West commandos and troops of 32 AR at Waikhurok under Patsoi police station during an alleged encounter on May 26 has been established.
The deceased has been identified as Wairokpam Basanta (35) s/o Wairokpam Ibohal of Laikhong.
According to family members, Basanta, a rickshaw puller by profession, was a married man. He left home on May 19.
The corpse has been handed over to family members after completion of post mortem at RIMS at RIMS today.
AR aid
IMPHAL, May 30: One Kh Romish Devi (26) of Kakching Khunou who was bitten by a snake on her right hand was given anti-snake venom and life saving drug at thea battalion medical inspection room of 21 AR of 9 Sector. She was brought there by her relatives at about 5 pm yesterday. Later the victim was referred to RIMS after her condition stabilised, informed an AR PRO release.
JAC decries
IMPHAL, May 30: Expressing strong disapproval against the Cabinet decision to fix land value at Rs 43.27 per sq feet for residential area and Rs 10.72 per sq feet for agricultural land with respect to the State Government’s initiative to acquire land for construction of NIT at Langol, the JAC for Affected Land Owners of NIT Construction has appealed to the State Government to review the Cabinet decision. A press release issued by the JAC recalled that it submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West on March 28 this year for compensating affected land owners/holders at the rate of Rs 300 to Rs 500 per sq feet if the Government must build NIT at their reported Patta land. Demanding to review the Cabinet decision on land valuation at the earliest, the JAC cautioned that extreme forms of agitation will be launched if their appeal goes unheeded. On the other hand, the JAC has also convened a meeting of all affected land owners at Langol Kuki community hall at 7 am of June 2, conveyed the release.
IMPHAL, May 30: Stating that illegal extortion in the name of taxes is still continuing allegedly overriding rights of tribal people guaranteed by the Constitution of India, the RKL, TAKL, ZKL and ZTKL have jointly submitted an ultimatum to the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Eastern Division, Ukhrul demanding an immediate halt to the tax collection. Failing to comply with this ultimatum will invite another untoward situation for which the Department concerned will be held responsible.
Protest planned
IMPHAL, May 30: With their business severely affected by prohibition on entry of vehicles to Khwairamband market, shopkeepers running shops from Major Khul to Khoyathong will close their establishments tomorrow and stage a protest sitting at Khoyathong from 9 am. Consequent upon the prohibition, customers to many of these shops have been drastically reduced with some of them even facing closure, conveyed one shopkeeper.
KSO hails
IMPHAL, May 30 : Kuki Students’ Organi-sation (KSO), General Headquarters has congratulated Ngamkholien Haokip of St Mary High School who secured 15th position and all the successful candidates in the recently declared HSLC examination, 2008. In a statement, secretary (education) of the student body Paotinthang hoped that their achievements in this exam will eventually manifest their credibility in building up their future and encourage them to abide by the sanctity of education to become responsible persons for the good of the society at large. Conveying its sympathy to all those who could not get through the examination this year, the student body also encouraged them not to lose hope and try harder for success in the next exam.
Excursion aid
IMPHAL, May 30 : With a difference, school kids of Grace English Jr high School, Molnom greeted Works Minister and his team with placards asking them to finance an excursion tour. Taken by surprise with the request of the school kids, Works Minister K Ranjit gifted them Rs 15,000 while MLA Hangkhanlian followed with Rs 10,000. PWD officials also chipped in with Rs 5000 each.
Shirui Club appeals
IMPHAL, May 30: While welcoming all tourists coming to Shirui hills to look at the rare and endangered Siroy Lily, the State flower of Manipur, the Shirui Youth Club has appealed to all the tourists and visitors not to bring intoxicating substances like narcotic drugs, liquor etc and also polluting agents like plastic bags, polythene as well as other non bio-degradable materials. A press release issued by the club further sought cooperation from all sections in the efforts to conserve this rare and endangered flower species.
KLO/KLA condoles
IMPHAL, May 30: Along with a condolence meeting, the first death anniversary of the then commander-in-chief of KLO/KLA Letkholun alias Lhanghal, PRO Genlal alias Gigeon Vaiphei and four other cadres who have killed in an unfortunate incident on May 29, 2007 was observed at the tactical headquarters of the outfit yesterday. Led by current commander-in-chief of KLO/KLA Timothy Kuki, many social leaders who attended the condolence meeting described their death as a great loss to the society. The gathering also shared in the grief and sorrow of the bereaved families.
Book released
IMPHAL, May 30: ‘Kangleipak (Manipurda) Inner Line Permit System’, a book written by Sapamcha Jadu-mani was released during a function at Manipur Press Club here today. Chairperson of Manipur Human Rights Commission W A Shishak, retired Selection Grade Lecturer Haobijam Kulla and retired District and Session Judge C Upendra attended the book releasing function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively. Head of Political Science Department, Imphal College K Shethajit and president of in-charge of IPSA Yunamcha Dilipkumar presented critical appreciation of the book.
NSS award
IMPHAL, May 30:Applications in prescribed porforma have been invited from NSS volunteers, Programme officers and NSS Units of CAU, RIMS, MU and +2 level schools for nomination of Indira Gandhi NSS Award, 2007-08 within June 15. The State Liaison Officer, NSS Cell, Room no. 49, New Secretariat may be contacted for details.
TMNL seeks Annulment
IMPHAL, May 30:Asserting that Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) election held on May 16 was unconstitutional and breached the election code of conduct, 24 functionaries and agents of different TMNL units have demanded annulment of the same election. A joint memorandum submitted to the Chief Election Commissioner of the TMNL asserted that on the election day some units were allowed to cast votes even after the voting hours while many others standing in queue were barred and deprived of their voting rights.
After the voting was over, the ballot papers were bundled under the cover of some unauthorised persons thereby obscuring the agents from witnessing the actual happenings, it alleged. Moreover, there were alterations in the final publication of units electors’ names. The result of the election was also declared without taking the consent/signature of the agents and election commissioners, it disclosed. One unit which was once rejected for proxy (impersonation) was given a second chance despite objections raised by polling agents.
Again a proposal made on behalf of a candidate by one individual who was not an elector was also accepted by commissioners despite verbal complaint raised by the president of the unit to which the candidate belonged at the time of scrutiny. Asserting that the election was grossly unfair and unconstitutional, the joint memorandum sought annulment of the election held on May 16. It further cautioned that refusing to invalidate the election results may snowballed into a major issue.
Medical camp
IMPHAL, May 30: A free medical camp was organised by 12 Maratha Light Infantry under Hqs IG AR (S) at Wangoi Kabui village today, informed an AR PRO release. A total of four doctors from Shija Hospital, CHC Wangoi and a regimental medical officer of the unit took part in the medical camp where 400 civilians were given free medical treatment and medicines. The camp was also assisted by members of the Peoples Protection and Development Committee, added the release.
HC raps officials
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 30: Imphal Bench of the Gauhati High Court today served show cause notices to Chairman of Manipur Public Service Commission Lukram Amarjit and Secretary Y Jugindro why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against the duo for defying an earlier ruling of the same court. The response is to be submitted within seven days. The decree is related to a case whereby the court in its previous ruling (February 13, 2008) had asked the MPSC for revision of the July 30, 1997 DPC result concerning promotion of 15 Electricity Department officials to the rank of Executive Engineer. As the MPSC duo listed as the respondent failed to comply with the ruling, the Imphal Bench today served the contempt notices. As per case dossiers, the department’s Officiating EE (retd) N Birendra Singh is the petitioner.
MAFYF reiterates, clarifies
IMPHAL, May 30: Asserting that the issue arising out of the arrest of MAFYF president Sapamcha Kangleipal has become a State issue since Kangleipal was imprisoned after being released by court, MAFYF has reiterated its demand for unconditional release of Kangleipal.
A press release issued by MAFYF said that unconditional release of Kangleipal is the demand of the people of Manipur. Arrest of all the functionaries of all the branches of MAFYF could not silence the demand for release of Kangleipal as the issue has become a State issue, it alleged.
On the other hand, some people taking advatange of the existing people’s agitation burnt down documents of their own office just to cover up their own corrupt practices and shady dealings, it asserted. MAFYF further clarified that the incident of burning office or any act of vandalising public property was not related with the people’s movement being undertaken against the arrest of MAFYF president. It further warned that indefinite economic blockade will be launched on both the National highways from June 11 and this would be followed by total blockade in case the Government fails to respond positively to the ongoing democratic agitation.
Deceased identified
IMPHAL, May 30: The identity of the man shot dead by a combined force of Imphal West commandos and troops of 32 AR at Waikhurok under Patsoi police station during an alleged encounter on May 26 has been established.
The deceased has been identified as Wairokpam Basanta (35) s/o Wairokpam Ibohal of Laikhong.
According to family members, Basanta, a rickshaw puller by profession, was a married man. He left home on May 19.
The corpse has been handed over to family members after completion of post mortem at RIMS at RIMS today.
AR aid
IMPHAL, May 30: One Kh Romish Devi (26) of Kakching Khunou who was bitten by a snake on her right hand was given anti-snake venom and life saving drug at thea battalion medical inspection room of 21 AR of 9 Sector. She was brought there by her relatives at about 5 pm yesterday. Later the victim was referred to RIMS after her condition stabilised, informed an AR PRO release.
JAC decries
IMPHAL, May 30: Expressing strong disapproval against the Cabinet decision to fix land value at Rs 43.27 per sq feet for residential area and Rs 10.72 per sq feet for agricultural land with respect to the State Government’s initiative to acquire land for construction of NIT at Langol, the JAC for Affected Land Owners of NIT Construction has appealed to the State Government to review the Cabinet decision. A press release issued by the JAC recalled that it submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West on March 28 this year for compensating affected land owners/holders at the rate of Rs 300 to Rs 500 per sq feet if the Government must build NIT at their reported Patta land. Demanding to review the Cabinet decision on land valuation at the earliest, the JAC cautioned that extreme forms of agitation will be launched if their appeal goes unheeded. On the other hand, the JAC has also convened a meeting of all affected land owners at Langol Kuki community hall at 7 am of June 2, conveyed the release.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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President of Moreh Meitei Council receiving the leader of the Parliamentary team at Moreh
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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The Parliamentary team arriving at Tulihal airport to monitor the Indo-Myanmar border trade
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NGOs Mission appeals to spare civilians
IMPHAL, May 27: The United NGOs Mission has appealed to both the State and non-State actors to respect human lives and to protect lives of civilians.
At a solidarity meet held at Manipur Press Club today with members of the United NGOs Mission Manipur, killing of civilians by State and non-State actors was condemned in the strongest term. They also appealed to stop factional killings among non-State actors.
The solidarity meet took strong exception to the incident of shooting Manipur University student Thokchom Ranjit by security personnel on May 14 as well as the killing of W Shyamjai of Moirang Ngangkhalwai on May 11.
It also condemned the killing of five persons near Saikul public cemetery during a shoot-out between UG groups on May 24 and also the killing of innocent civilians in Dimapur in the last two months.
Many speakers attending the meet observed that recent activities of many UG groups operating in the North East region which were more akin to those of terrorists, deviating from their earlier revolutionary strategy, caused extreme hardships to the common people.
They also appealed to all concerned to spare civilians during confrontation between State and non-State actors for a genuine revolution.
Flaw in old age pension alleged
IMPHAL, May 27: Contending that some MLAs elected from assembly constituencies of Senapati district had been meddling in the distribution of National Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension form, the Saitu Kendra Minority Development Organisation, Sadar Hills has appealed to all concerned to refrain from interfering in the task assigned to officials concerned.
A release of the Organisation maintained that after necessary consent and approval the old age pension forms is being distributed in an egalitarian manner by the DSO, Saitu Gamphazol.
However, due to interference by some MLAs of Senapati with an ulterior motive to favour individuals of the own assembly segment, the Saitu Gamphazol administration has been paralysed leading in delay of completing the process, the statement highlighted while urging all to enable the DSO concerned discharge his duty without any inhibition or under pressure.
Mass rally
IMPHAL, May 27: Under the aegis of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), the frontal organisations of Ukhrul will organise a mass rally at Ukhrul tomorrow under the them, “Peace and reconciliation”. To ensure a peaceful passage of the mass rally and a public meeting to be held thereafter, the organisations have asked all to close down shops, offices, institutions and cease the movement of vehicles during the event, according to our Ukhrul Correspondent.
PDS rice
IMPHAL, May 27: All the PDS rice agents of Karong A/C, Mao A/C and Tadubi A/C have been directed to deposit advance money for the months of May and June as per their allocated quota of rice to LDC/FCS RK Chinglen on or before May 30, said a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Senapati district Nidhi Kesarwani. In case of failure on the part of the agents to deposit advance money, rice will not be issued for which they would be held responsible., added the Deputy Commissioner.
OC clarifies
IMPHAL, May 27: The OC of Saikul police has clarified that he did not talk to the media at all in connection with the killing of five persons at Saikul in the night of May 24. The OC said that he is also not authorised to speak to the media.
HC issues
IMPHAL, May 27 : Acting on a written petition filed by one Elangbam ongbi Tamu Devi of Wabagai Keithel Macha against the killing of her son by Manipur Police commando personnel, a division of the Gauhati High Court, Imphal Bench comprising of Justice BD Agar- wal and Justice Asok Potsa-ngbam today has issued a rule nisi returnable within four weeks, informed a release issued by director of Human Rights Law Network Meihoubam Rakesh.
The petitioner contend-ed that her son Elangbam Dutta Singh s/o late E Madhusudon was picked up by police commandos along with one Sarangthem Sanjoy from the house of one Mainu Devi belonging to the same locality on March 19 this year. At about 9.40 pm of the same day, Dutta was shot dead in a fake encounter at Charoi-bung along IB road, Maya- ng Imphal by the personnel of Manipur police comman-dos, it contended.
On the next day, Dutta’s elder brother E Mohen submitted a written appeal to the DGP to take up nece-ssary against the comman- do personnel in killing his brother after arrest. But there was no response from the DGP. Later Tamu filed a writ petition before the Gauhati High Court on May 26, informed the release. Through the writ petition, the bereaved mother is see-king commensurate com- pensation for killing her son, a judicial enquiry into the arrest and killing of Dutta and to prosecute the perso-nnel involved in the killing.
Three MACS officials pulled up
IMPHAL, May 27: In connection with the arson at the rooms of MACS accountant and procurement officer on May 25 when NACO officials were auditing accounts of MACS, three officials of MACS have been pulled up by Imphal Police today. According to information received from a police source, accountant A Ashanta, his assistant Ibehaibi and procurement officer S Ibobi were pulled up today. Cheque register and cash book of MACS were destroyed in the arson.
Japan bound
IMPHAL, May 27: Consultant orthopaedic surgeon of Shija Hospitals Dr Ibomcha Thokchom has been invited by National Hospital, Nishitaga, Sendai (Japan) for a three month course on ‘advanced technology and management in spinal surgery and joint replacement’, informed a release.
Conveying that Dr Ibom-cha had already undergone spinal surgery training from NIMHANS, Bangalore, the release said Dr Ibomcha would leave Imphal for Tokyo on May 30.
Merit award
IMPHAL, May 27: Top three highest markers scorers each of Senapati, Ukh- rul, Chandel, Churachand-pur and Tamenglong with be felicitated with cash awards and mementos at a felicitation function scheduled for June 7 at Manipur Press Club, Imphal, said ICHAM in a press release which is organising the function.
It also intimated all the deserving students to submit their relevant docu- ments to its office at Khu- man Lampak Stadium road on or before June 4.
KYKL man held
IMPHAL, May 27: Troops of 21 Assam Rifles have apprehended a KYKL cadre identified as Ch Majibur Rahman alias Ch Inao s/o Ch Abdul Jabar of Shanthel, from Kakching area during an operation yesterday, said a release issued by PRO IGAR (S) today.
One motor cycle (Pulsar) bearing registration No MH04/B3268, purse containing Rs 62, an SBI ATM Card and a mobile phone handset (Nokia-1100) have been recovered from the possession of Rahman, who has been handed over to Kakching police station yesterday, it added .
SDSA demands
IMPHAL, May 27: A joint meeting of the Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) and the Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) has decided to take up immediate steps to affect the transfer of Deputy Commissioner of Senapati district allegedly in the interest of the general public.
SDSA accused DC Nidhi Kesarwani of creating con-frontation between her security and the public by deploying more security in her office besides remaining totally non-cooperative to the people. The joint meet-ing also resolved to check irregularities to ensure accountability of the PDS in Senapati district.
Meanwhile, NPO has asked DSO RK Binoy to surrender at its office within this month failing which stringent actions will be initiated against the DSO.
Students hailed
IMPHAL, May 27: The Moyon Naga Students’ Union has congratulated all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC examinations, 2008, conveyed a release.
Body identified
IMPHAL, May 27: Identity of the individual slain by Imphal West commandos during alleged en- counter at Tarung road on May 24 night has been established as one Chaho- tliangbou Abonmai (32) s/o Paonithiu of Tamei. Abon- mai was staying at Kanglatongbi.
Churches appeal
IMPHAL, May 27: The Town Churches Union, Tamenglong Hqs has appealed to the people and ‘national workers’ to stop, kiling, prosecution and creating disunity among the people of Tamenglong district, conveyed a release.
Violence, killings protested
IMPHAL, May 27: In protest against frequent incidents of killing captured/arrested activists of armed organisation, random firing, bomb explosion and absence of sense of security, a sit-in-protest followed by a condemnation rally was organised at Langol Tarung Public Ground yesterday, said Ruangmei Lu Pham (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland).
Pointing to the May 24 shooting incident near the residential area, the Langol Tarung-based body on behalf of numerous organisations contended that the victim was brought and killed along the Tarung road by police commandos.
Many speakers addressing the gathering during the agitation strongly condemned alleged extra-judicial activities of the commandos, the release informed and added that highlighting such unwanted incidents in the vicinity of Langol Tarung village a memorandum had also been submitted to the Governor Dr SS Sidhu for his personal intervention and immediate redressal measures.
PNU questions
IMPHAL, May 27: Expressing serious concern over Govt’s failure to book the main culprits involved in stockpiling BPL rice meant for Senapati district in a private godown at Mantri- pukhri, the Poumai Naga Union (PNU) has questioned the rationale behind inking the MoU between representatives of two Naga bodies and the Govt.
Talking to the press over phone, PNU speaker (assembly affairs) Th Apao said, “We cannot accept such MoU before the real culprits are booked”.
While demanding to rescind such alleged unsub- stantial and meaningless MoU, the PNU urged that the due rice quota for five months should reach deserving beneficiaries of Se- napati district immediately.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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Yairipok bandh ends peacefully
IMPHAL, May 24: The bandh called in Yairipok area from 4 am to 8 pm today in protest not just against unaffordable monetary demand from one UG group on the shop-keepers of Yairi-pok Bazar and also in decry of placing a bomb in a shop in this connection thus causing fear and panic among the people ended peacefully.
However, normal activities of the people remained affected on account of the bandh called in accordance to the resolution adopted during a public meeting on May 23.
All the shops and market places remained closed and passenger buses stayed away from the roads of Yairi-pok area during the bandh.
However, Government offices remained functional and the employees attended to the duties.
Meanwhile, while asserting that PULF had never imposed any unbearable amount of money from the people and the money collected by the shop-keepers themselves to be given to the outfit had been handed over to the Assam Rifles by some shop-keepers, secretary publicity cell of the outfit Saroz Khan has as a last warning cautioned the shop-keepers of Yairipok Bazar against any attempt to mislead the outfit through calling of bandh and general strike and hobnobbing with the security forces.
Consultation prog held
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 24: Along with oganising a one day consultation programme at its office located in the office complex of DC, Imphal West today, Manipur State Commission for Women has launched its campaign titled “Wake up, women”.
The consultation pro-gramme was attended by Chairperson of Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) WA Shishak as chief guest, MHRC member Ng Nongyai as functional president and former VC of Manipur University IS Khaidem and MHRC member RK Rajendra as guests of honour.
Giving key-note address of the function, MSCW chairperson Dr Ch Jamini highlighted the activities and experiences of MSCW since its establishment.
She stated that mental, psychological and physical re-integration of women victims of social crimes and domestic violence is the first objective of the Commission.
To facilitate re-integration of such women, it is not enough to pay attention to the victimised women only. It also needs thorough counselling of the family members of their husbands. As such, the Commission has taken up family counselling initiatives, she said.
In its short period of about one year and a half, the MSCW came across 50 different cases. Of these, many women victimised in several cases have been successfully re-integrated, Jamini informed.
On the new campaign, “Wake up, women” launch-ed today, Jamini said that a series of seminars and workshops on welfare progra- mmes, issues and problems related to wo- men would be organised under the campaign. Re- commendations adopted in these seminars and workshops would be forwarded to the relevant authorities for further necessary actions, Jamini said.
LNC hails topper
Imphal, May 24: Liangmai Naga Council (LNC), the apex social organisation of the Liangmai community has expressed profound joy over the superb performance of Ronald Kungsaomakbou Abonmei the 2008 HSLC examination conducted by Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BSEM). On behalf of the Liangmai community, LNC President Ch.Dithinbou congratulated Ronald Kungsaomakbou Abonmei who stood fourth position in the HSLC examination,2008. The LNC chief said that the “extraordinary” performance of the Abonmei boy has brought laurel to the Liangmai community. Ch.Dithinbou then stated that the achievement of Kungsaomakbou Abonmei will go down in the history of Liangmai community which will also boost up the morale of Liangmai students’ community. The LNC also congratulated all the Liangmai students who have passed out with flying colours in this year’s Class-X and Class-XII examinations.
Review meeting
IMPHAL, May 24: A late evening meeting today chaired by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has reviewed the progress of the developmental projects and sch- emes being taken up under NEC and NLCPR in the State. During the meeting attended by Ministers, Chi-ef Secretary, Principal Secr- etary (Planning) and Commissioners and Secretaries of the Departments responsible for implementation of the NEC and NLCPR funded schemes and proj-ects, the Chief Minister has asked the officials concerned to ensure submis- sion of the utilisation certificates of the works that have already been completed and identify those which are still pending. It may be noted here that schemes and proj-ects with total estimated cost of Rs 426 crores and Rs 42 crores are respectively being taken up in the State under NLCPR and NEC.
KSO drive
IMPHAL, May 24: The KSO Kana Block, Chandel district has decided to look into the functioning of educati-onal institutions and health centres within Kana block, whether they are run by Go-vernment or private to en- sure better development and upliftment of the people, informed a release issued by the student body.
If any irregularity such as improper functioning of the institutes, absence or staff or teacher etc are detected during the drive, ne- cessary action will be initiated against them by infor- ming the matter to the authority concerned. Inspec- tion of all institutions will begin from May 30.
Further, the KSO Kana block has also congratulated all successful candida- tes of class X and class XII examinations conducted by BSEM and COHSEM.
Water harvesting tanks built
IMPHAL, May 24: 18 Assam Rifles constructed 16 units of rooftop rain water harvesting tanks based on Ferro Cement Technology at Tengnoupal village under operation samaritan. Tengnoupal villagers have to travel around 1 km in the hilly footpaths to fetch waters. Keeping these hardships in mind, AR initiated the economically viable project, said a press release.
Telecom snag
IMPHAL, May 24: Due to a technical snag, the BSNL is unable to provide mobile phone and WLL service to its customers under Kangpokpi BTs since May 23, informed a release issued by JTO, BSNL Kangpokpi.
GOC visits
IMPHAL, May 24: 3 Corps GOC Lt Gen MS Dadwal during his visit to the State met Chief Minister O Ibobi and Governor SS Sidhu today and discussed the pre- vailing security situation of the State. He was accompanied by IGAR (S) Maj Gen AK Choudhary and 57 Mountain Div GOC Maj Gen TS Handa.
Books distributed free of cost to students
IMPHAL, May 24: As part of the concreted efforts being made to promote scientific education among the students of the State, All India Students’ Federation (AISF), Heirok Zonal Council and Eastern Musical Association (EMA) Band Party, Heirok have distributed free text books to the students of Advanced Learner English School, Heirok Part-I, Heitupokpi.
Seminar held
UKHRUL, May 24: A one day district level seminar on career guidance was organised here by All Manipur Catholic Union (AMCU) today at St Andrew Church in Phungreitang Ukhrul under the sponsorship of Bosco Mangaal, Don Bosco Chingmeirong Imphal.
In the event which was marked by the presence of hundreds of people representing different walks of life, Father MC George, director of BOSCO Mangaal spoke on career guidance as the main resource person.
Among other dignitaries, senior news reader of AIR Imphal Edmund Chiphang, AMCU president, programme officer of AMCU Jimmy Leivon and district agriculture officer Louis Ngasainao attended the programme.
Awareness camp
IMPHAL, May 24: A two-day residential awareness camp on the theme of ‘Hou-jik Manipuri Oiriba Fibam Ashida Meira Paibigi Thou-dang’ (Role of Meira Paibis in the present context of Manipur) concluded at Jiri Town hall today, reports our Jiribam correspondent.
The camp was organised by Apunba Jiri Meira Paibi Lup.
CDPO Jiri Kh Promila Devi, president of Apunba Jiri Meira Paibi Lup Th Thoinu Devi and advisor of the Lup L Sarojini attended the valedictory function of the camp as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Bomb found
IMPHAL, May 24: An explosive with wire was disco- vered at the eastern si-de of NH 39 near Suresh Oil Pump, Lilong at about 3.30 pm today. The bomb was safely retrieved by explosive experts of Manipur Police.
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UG cadres apprehended
IMPHAL, May 22: One PLA/RPF activist identified as Thockhom Jotin alias Ibomcha alias Tompok s/o late Th Amutombi of Uripok Huidrom Leikai was apprehended by Imphal West commandos from Sagolband Meino Leirak Machin at about 9.55 pm yesterday, informed SP Imphal West L Kailun in a release.
Further, one PREPAK activist was also pulled up from Ningombam Lamkhai at about 9 am today.
The PREPAK activist is identified as Nandeibam Rupachandra alias Theto (27) s/o late N Sana of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, added the release.
AR interact with civilians
IMPHAL, May 22: A meeting of civilians and village authorities of various villages of Tengnoupal sub-division held on May 18 was presided by Commander 26 Sector AR of Hqs IG AR (S), informed an AR PRO release.
During the meeting held at 18 AR Bn Hqs, the Commander interacted with leaders of several social and youth organisations of the sub-division and discussed about social awareness, rural upliftment, development projects and prevailing security situation, added the release.
TV, DTH donated
IMPHAL, May 22: A DTH and a TV set was donated to the remote hamlet of Maram Ramlong by 22 AR of 10 Sector under Hqs IG AR (S) yesterday.
The AR team successfully installed and demonstrated functioning of the DTH with 33 channel, informed an AR PRO release adding that this facility will go a long way in enhancing the overall education and awareness among the local community, particular among the children and students.
Judge given additional charge
IMPHAL, May 22: In concurrence with the Gauhati High Court, it has been notified that Judge, Special Court (Electricity), Manipur West shall exercise the functions and powers of Judge Special Court (Electricity), Manipur East until further order in addition to his normal duties with immediate effect, informed a release issued by Secretary (Law) S Sukumar.
Medical camp
IMPHAL, May 22: A free medical was organised at Sarik village under Hiyanglam A/C by the Chief Medical Officer, Thoubal and Sarik Village Council today.
Altogether 220 people were examined and provided free medicines during the camp conducted by 10 medical staff including 5 doctors.
Protest rally foiled
IMPHAL, May 22: A protest rally organised by local Meira Paibis at Khurai Tinsid road demanding unconditional release of MAFYF president Sapamcha Kangleipal was foiled by commandos this evening.
Just as the Meira Paibis started taking out the protest rally, they were dispersed by commandos
Nursing school hails
IMPHAL, May 22: Staff and students of Rabi School of Nursing, Ningthoukhong, Sangaiprou has congratulated State Nursing Superintendent Kh Bimola and staff nurse of JN Hospital Porompat L Radharani on their winning the National Florence Nightingale Award 2008, said a release.
Committee accuses Cachar council
IMPHAL, May 22: The All Rongmei Development Committee, Jiribam has charged the Poupei Chapriak Research and Development Council, Cachar, Assam with misleading the people of Zeliangrong community and Rongmei in particular, reports our Jiribam correspondent.
The Committee asserted that the said Council has been constituted by persons of vested interest who are fooling the ignorant Rongmei populace settling in Barak valley of Assam.
The Committee also charged that the Council has distorted the day and date of Rongmei indigenous religious belief. Notably, the followers of the Council observe ‘Chakaan Gaan Ngai’ in the month of November in contrary to January month in which majority of Rongmei people celebrate. The Committee has further appealed to the Rongmei people of Cachar, Assam to avoid the Council for good.
Training programme
IMPHAL, May 22: The Nirvana Foundation has conducted “One Day Sustainability Training Programme for Infected and Affected Members of SHG” and also a reception ceremony National Florence Nightingale Awardee Lourembam Radharani today in Sachdeva building, Babupara, Imphal, informed a release.
AMADA flayed
IMPHAL, May 22: Local people of Mayang Langjing Taning and Tamang have come out strongly against the excesses committed on one Saikhom Ongbi Sanahanbi by AMADA. Sanahanbi had been reportedly picked up by AMADA from her house in connection with her involvement in the attempt of trafficking a 5-year old girl from Manipur to Nagaland. Addressing a press conference at Mayang Langjing Tamang Community Hall today, representatives of Mayang Langjing Tamang Development Committee, Mayang Langjing Tamang Youth Library Club, Mayang Langjing Taning Development Committee and local Meira Paibis contended that the charges levelled against Sanahanbi are not full-proof and should have properly investigated into the matter before taking any final decision.
Bomb retrieved
IMPHAL, May 22: Troops of 34 Assam Rifles retrieved a hand grenade reportedly left by some unidentified persons along with a note inscribed with the word PULF written on it from a shop at Yairipok Bazar at around 2.30 pm today. According to report, armed outfit PULF has demanded Rs 6 lakhs from the shop-keepers of Yairipok Bazar.
Air force call
IMPHAL, May 22: Unmarried male candidates (born between Jan 1, 1988 and Feb 29, 1992) desirous of attending the recruitment rally for induction as airman in the indian Air force are informed to submit relevant documents to the Central Airman Selection Board within June 13, 2008, according to a release of PRO PIB (DW).
RJD conference
IMPHAL, May 22: The political convention of Rash- triya Janta Dal (RJD), Mani-pur, Sugnu Kendra was held at Standard English School, Sugnu yesterday.
The convention was attended by RJD Manipur president Wahengbam Ni-pamacha as chief guest and Chandel A/C MLA Thang-kholun as functional presi- dent. Party MLA Hellalu-ddin Khan, National secre- tary of the party S Natum were among the prominent leaders who attended and spoke at the convention attended by many party workers. Prior to the commencement of the conven- tion, a newly constructed office building of RJD Su-gnu Kendra was inaugura- ted by the chief guest.
FCS officials suspended
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 22: In connection with the mysterious disappearance of the PDS rice allotted to Senapati district for the month of Nov- ember last year, one FCS Inspector and a Delivery Ass- istant have been suspend-ed. Inspector Lawrence and Delivery Assistant L Ibom-cha, attached to Senapati DC office were suspended acting on report of the enquiry instituted into the scam.
The enquiry was instituted following seizure of 2120 quintals of BPL rice under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) along with challans for lifting the rice from a private godown located at Mantripukhri on January 3 this year by FCS Minister Y Erabot. It has also been directed that the suspe-nded officials should not leave station without permi-ssion of the Deputy Commi- ssioner, Senapati district.
Sports quota: Students who are applying for the MBBS/BDS entrance test at RIMS under the ‘sports quota’ have been informed to submit acheivement/sports certificates along with two photocopy of the document duly attested by a gazetted officer to the office of Directorate of Youth Affairs and sports, Khuman Lampak within May 27.
IMPHAL, May 22: One PLA/RPF activist identified as Thockhom Jotin alias Ibomcha alias Tompok s/o late Th Amutombi of Uripok Huidrom Leikai was apprehended by Imphal West commandos from Sagolband Meino Leirak Machin at about 9.55 pm yesterday, informed SP Imphal West L Kailun in a release.
Further, one PREPAK activist was also pulled up from Ningombam Lamkhai at about 9 am today.
The PREPAK activist is identified as Nandeibam Rupachandra alias Theto (27) s/o late N Sana of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, added the release.
AR interact with civilians
IMPHAL, May 22: A meeting of civilians and village authorities of various villages of Tengnoupal sub-division held on May 18 was presided by Commander 26 Sector AR of Hqs IG AR (S), informed an AR PRO release.
During the meeting held at 18 AR Bn Hqs, the Commander interacted with leaders of several social and youth organisations of the sub-division and discussed about social awareness, rural upliftment, development projects and prevailing security situation, added the release.
TV, DTH donated
IMPHAL, May 22: A DTH and a TV set was donated to the remote hamlet of Maram Ramlong by 22 AR of 10 Sector under Hqs IG AR (S) yesterday.
The AR team successfully installed and demonstrated functioning of the DTH with 33 channel, informed an AR PRO release adding that this facility will go a long way in enhancing the overall education and awareness among the local community, particular among the children and students.
Judge given additional charge
IMPHAL, May 22: In concurrence with the Gauhati High Court, it has been notified that Judge, Special Court (Electricity), Manipur West shall exercise the functions and powers of Judge Special Court (Electricity), Manipur East until further order in addition to his normal duties with immediate effect, informed a release issued by Secretary (Law) S Sukumar.
Medical camp
IMPHAL, May 22: A free medical was organised at Sarik village under Hiyanglam A/C by the Chief Medical Officer, Thoubal and Sarik Village Council today.
Altogether 220 people were examined and provided free medicines during the camp conducted by 10 medical staff including 5 doctors.
Protest rally foiled
IMPHAL, May 22: A protest rally organised by local Meira Paibis at Khurai Tinsid road demanding unconditional release of MAFYF president Sapamcha Kangleipal was foiled by commandos this evening.
Just as the Meira Paibis started taking out the protest rally, they were dispersed by commandos
Nursing school hails
IMPHAL, May 22: Staff and students of Rabi School of Nursing, Ningthoukhong, Sangaiprou has congratulated State Nursing Superintendent Kh Bimola and staff nurse of JN Hospital Porompat L Radharani on their winning the National Florence Nightingale Award 2008, said a release.
Committee accuses Cachar council
IMPHAL, May 22: The All Rongmei Development Committee, Jiribam has charged the Poupei Chapriak Research and Development Council, Cachar, Assam with misleading the people of Zeliangrong community and Rongmei in particular, reports our Jiribam correspondent.
The Committee asserted that the said Council has been constituted by persons of vested interest who are fooling the ignorant Rongmei populace settling in Barak valley of Assam.
The Committee also charged that the Council has distorted the day and date of Rongmei indigenous religious belief. Notably, the followers of the Council observe ‘Chakaan Gaan Ngai’ in the month of November in contrary to January month in which majority of Rongmei people celebrate. The Committee has further appealed to the Rongmei people of Cachar, Assam to avoid the Council for good.
Training programme
IMPHAL, May 22: The Nirvana Foundation has conducted “One Day Sustainability Training Programme for Infected and Affected Members of SHG” and also a reception ceremony National Florence Nightingale Awardee Lourembam Radharani today in Sachdeva building, Babupara, Imphal, informed a release.
AMADA flayed
IMPHAL, May 22: Local people of Mayang Langjing Taning and Tamang have come out strongly against the excesses committed on one Saikhom Ongbi Sanahanbi by AMADA. Sanahanbi had been reportedly picked up by AMADA from her house in connection with her involvement in the attempt of trafficking a 5-year old girl from Manipur to Nagaland. Addressing a press conference at Mayang Langjing Tamang Community Hall today, representatives of Mayang Langjing Tamang Development Committee, Mayang Langjing Tamang Youth Library Club, Mayang Langjing Taning Development Committee and local Meira Paibis contended that the charges levelled against Sanahanbi are not full-proof and should have properly investigated into the matter before taking any final decision.
Bomb retrieved
IMPHAL, May 22: Troops of 34 Assam Rifles retrieved a hand grenade reportedly left by some unidentified persons along with a note inscribed with the word PULF written on it from a shop at Yairipok Bazar at around 2.30 pm today. According to report, armed outfit PULF has demanded Rs 6 lakhs from the shop-keepers of Yairipok Bazar.
Air force call
IMPHAL, May 22: Unmarried male candidates (born between Jan 1, 1988 and Feb 29, 1992) desirous of attending the recruitment rally for induction as airman in the indian Air force are informed to submit relevant documents to the Central Airman Selection Board within June 13, 2008, according to a release of PRO PIB (DW).
RJD conference
IMPHAL, May 22: The political convention of Rash- triya Janta Dal (RJD), Mani-pur, Sugnu Kendra was held at Standard English School, Sugnu yesterday.
The convention was attended by RJD Manipur president Wahengbam Ni-pamacha as chief guest and Chandel A/C MLA Thang-kholun as functional presi- dent. Party MLA Hellalu-ddin Khan, National secre- tary of the party S Natum were among the prominent leaders who attended and spoke at the convention attended by many party workers. Prior to the commencement of the conven- tion, a newly constructed office building of RJD Su-gnu Kendra was inaugura- ted by the chief guest.
FCS officials suspended
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 22: In connection with the mysterious disappearance of the PDS rice allotted to Senapati district for the month of Nov- ember last year, one FCS Inspector and a Delivery Ass- istant have been suspend-ed. Inspector Lawrence and Delivery Assistant L Ibom-cha, attached to Senapati DC office were suspended acting on report of the enquiry instituted into the scam.
The enquiry was instituted following seizure of 2120 quintals of BPL rice under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) along with challans for lifting the rice from a private godown located at Mantripukhri on January 3 this year by FCS Minister Y Erabot. It has also been directed that the suspe-nded officials should not leave station without permi-ssion of the Deputy Commi- ssioner, Senapati district.
Sports quota: Students who are applying for the MBBS/BDS entrance test at RIMS under the ‘sports quota’ have been informed to submit acheivement/sports certificates along with two photocopy of the document duly attested by a gazetted officer to the office of Directorate of Youth Affairs and sports, Khuman Lampak within May 27.
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Medical camp organised
IMPHAL, May 20: A reproductive child health outreach medical camp was organised by Primary Health Centre (PHC), Somdal at Aphung village in Ukhrul district under the sponsorship of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) on May 17.
Three stalls were put up under three sections — general, ayush and malaria — during the camp marked by the participation of villagers from Torah, Torah Shimhon, Upper and Lower Leisan, Maichon, Khamason, Aphung Shimhon under the care of doctors and nurses from PHC Somdal, said a release of secretary Aphung village authority Mr Jonathan.
Inaugurating the occasion, the village chairman KS Wonmi said, with the joint initiative of the Centre and State Govt, implementation of NHRM scheme has benefitted many villagers by providing immunisation facilities every month besides ensuring JSY scheme for women during their period of delivery. Appre- ciating various programmes under different schemes being undertaken by the Govt, Jonathan maintained that such developments have brought awareness among the villagers especially on how to keep themselves healthy and urged the masses to extend full cooperation to any positive efforts being initiated by the Govt. The village chairman also expressed gratitude to Ukhrul DC K Pankaj Kumar Pal, director of NRHM/CMO Ukhrul H Jadumani Singh, district programme manager Rajiv Singh, Dr R Ningsang and his team in particular.
AMADA pulls up fraud
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 20: AMADA Govindgram Local Council has been able to pull up a woman who has been duping gullible people of their hard-earned month by promising that their money could be multiplied after performing certain rites and rituals.
A total amount of Rs 1,48,900 she had swindled from the gullible public in this manner has also been recovered by AMADA.
The woman identified as Chungkham Ningol Sanamacha alias Phajabi alias Pakpi Devi (40) d/o Chungkham Shangaijao Singh of Kangla Siphai Makha Leikai was paraded before mediapersons along with recovered money and the wares used by her for performing the said rites and rituals at the head office of AMADA here today.
Sanamacha reportedly convinced gullible public that there money could be multiplied through performing certain rites and rituals. She made her victims to kept the money in a box and opened it only after one month. However, during that intervening period, she had decamped with the booty. One of the victims who was present at the occasion, also narrated how she was duped by the woman. The amount recovered from the woman has also been reportedly handed over to their respective owners.
Inpi objects
IMPHAL, May 20: While appreciating the protest rally organised by the NPMHR, TNL, TMNL, TKS and TSL in Ukhrul district headquarters against construction of Mapithel dam yesterday, the Thoubal Area Kuki Inpi has raised strong objection to naming the dam as Mapithel dam.
A press release issued by the Inpi stated that the exact location of the dam site is at Maphou whereas Mapithel is located 20-25 kms away from the dam site. Citing other dams and projects named after their locations like the Loktak Hydro Electric Project, Ethai Barrage, Singda Dam etc, the Inpi asserted that the dam is known to the people as Maphou dam. It further cautioned that naming the dam as Mapithel dam may result in certain misunderstandings among different ethnic groups of the area. The Inpi also urged upon the authority concerned to look into the matter and address it in time.
UG cadres held
IMPHAL, May 20: A PREPAK cadre identified as Wangkheimayum Romio alias Ibo alias Nganthoi (35) s/o W Manglem of Thangmeiband Polem Leikai was arrested by Imphal East commandos from Thambalkhong at about 2.30 pm today, informed SP Imphal East Th Radheshyam in a release. On the other hand, three PLA cadres were apprehended by troops of 23 and 34 Assam Rifles during an operation in Wangjing area today, informed an AR PRO release. The PLA cadres are identified as Moirangthem Romio (27) s/o late Subon, Tekcham Krishnakanta alias Mani alias Nanao (31) s/o P Sanamani of Wangjing Wangkhei Leikon Mayai and Yambem Jamshlee alias Bhusy alias Tamo (31) o Khundrakpam Awang Leikai. All of them have been handed over to Thoubal police station along with one 9 mm pistol (country made), a magazine and six live rounds recovered from their possession., added the release.
KSTC appeals
IMPHAL, May 20: Karong-Senapati Town Committee (KSTC) has appealed to all work agencies concerned to start execution of all developmental work programmes falling within the jurisdiction of the town committee without any further delay for the development and progress of the town. In case of non-compliance to the appeal, KSTC would be constraint to take up corrective and remedial measures, Town committee president A John and secretary SP Liba warned in a joint statement.
SHDCC reconstituted
IMPHAL, May 20: The Sadar Hills District Congress Committee has been reconstituted following an order issued by the MPCC president Gaikhangam yesterday.
The 15-member newly constituted District Congress Committee is head by Zilthang Touthang as president and Chungneithang Chiru as general secretary.
Firing attack
IMPHAL, May 20: Unidentified gunmen reportedly fired two rounds at Nongada, the locality of Health Minister Ph Parijat at around 7.30 pm yesterday, according to police report. Nongada falls under the jurisdiction of Lamlai Police Station.
Kulabidhu selected
IMPHAL, May 20: Deputy Director of Family Welfare Services, Dr Heisnam Kulabidhu Singh has been selected as the sole representative of India for a fellowship seminar on ‘Epidemiology and control measures of vaccine preventable disease-polio end game’ by the Ministry of PG and Pensions (Department of Training). The seminar will be conducted in Japan from June 9 to July 20.
Panchayat meet
IMPHAL, May 20: Manipur State Panchayat Parishad (MSPP) in a meeting today decided to convene another meeting of all the Zilla Parishad, Pradhans and Panchayat members on May 22 at 10 am at Panchayat Bhavan, Porompat. The meeting will discuss on various problems being faced by PRIs.
Buddha Purnima
IMPHAL, May 20: Buddhists Council Manipur today observed Buddha Purnima at Meitei Langol.
All Manipur Buddhist Association observed Buddha Purnima at Nongmeibung Seram Leirak today. Various renowned personalities of the State participated in the observance, said a press release.
Anniversary
IMPHAL, May 20: Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress will observe the 17th Death Anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on the theme, ‘Peace and Harmony’ on May 21 at Congress Bhavan. CM O Ibobi and MPCC president Gaikhangam will grace the function as chief guest and president respectively.
Free entry
IMPHAL, May 20: Manipur Zoological Garden will provide free entry to school students on May 22 in connection with the observance of International Day for Biological Diversity. The day will be observed to commemorate the adoption of ‘Convention of Biological Diversity’, said a press release.
Training prog: State Health Mission Society under the National Rural Health Mission will organise a training programme on IMNCT for Medical Officers from May 21 for the representatives of all nine districts of the State for a duration of 10 days.
Shots fired
IMPHAL, May 20: Some unidentified persons fired four rounds of shot at the Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai Leirak Achouba residence of Khangenbam Rameshwar (50) s/o late Jugol at about 4.50 this morning. Rameshwar is the manager of Manipur Rural Bank, Wangjing branch. Even though there was no human casualty in the firing, the tin roof of the second floor was pierced on two spots as the bullets exited through. Another bullet mark was also observed on the wall of the house. On being asked about the possible motive of the attack, Rameshwar said there is no intimation of monetary demand from any group nor any enmity with any group or individual. Taking strong exception to the unprovoked firing in the thickly populated locality, the local Meira Paibis have asked all concerned to come out with an explicit explanation for their action.
Anti-Terrorism Day
IMPHAL, May 20: State Government would be observing Anti-Terrorism Day in Manipur Secretariat, South block at 10.30 am tomorrow. The day is being observed taking the day on which the country’s youngest PM Rajiv Gandhi was killed with a human bomb in Tamil Nadu in 1991. The observation would be graced by Revenue and Law Minister Th Debendra as chief guest, informed a DIPR release.
UFO condoles
IMPHAL, May 20: Universal Friendship Organisation (UFO), Manipur has expressed solidarity with the earthquake victims of China and cyclone Nargis of Myanmar. In separate condolence messages send through the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of the two country, the organisation also share in the loss of the bereaved families.
Committee constituted
IMPHAL, May 20: Condemning the killing of innocent civilians on May 15 at NC Hills, a co-ordination committee was constituted in a joint meeting of seven organisations of Lanka (Assam), namely Assam Meetei Chanura Apunba Lup, Achhalik Jatibadi Yuva Chhatra Parishad, NSUI Lanka branch, Progressive Manipuri Student Alliance of Brahmaputra Valley, AMSU Lanka Division, Bengali Student Federation and Nagaon District Meira Paibee Co-ordination Committee on May 17.
The Committe chaired by Ch Indira demanded the Assam Government to grant an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh to the family of deceased and injured persons respectively. The committee also demanded for Government jobs to a family member of the victims. The committe further warned that they would take up various agitation if the demands are not met within seven days.
Lady teachers beaten up
IMPHAL, May 20: The Students’ Union of Mukta High School expressed strong reservations over bashing up of some lady teachers of the school by summoning them at an undisclosed location by some persons who identified themselves as activists of an armed group.
While seeking clarification from the concerned regarding the incident, the students union urged not to repeat the same which can give bad impact to the academic atmosphere of the school.
Office picketing
IMPHAL, May 20: Intensifying its ongoing agitation demanding the unconditional release of Sapamcha Kangleipal, MAFYF will start picketing of Government offices and restriction of movement of State owned vehicles indefinitely from tomorrow, said a press release. However, the restriction will be relaxed on Government schools and Medical Department, the release added.
Meanwhile, demanding the immediate release of Kangleipal, meira paibees of Mayanglangjing area staged a sit-in-protest at Mayanglangjing community hall today.
Chandel hospital
IMPHAL, May 20: Chandel District Hospital is still in a pitiable condition, shortages surround the hospital from all corners, said a press release of Lawyers Group that visited the hospital recently. The operation theatre never functioned again since it stopped in 1991, while the X-ray machine is gathering dust and rust. With the absence of surgeon, child specialist and medicine specialist, patients have to rush to Thoubal or Imphal for even a minor case compelling to shell out huge amount of money. One has to travel upto Kakching even to take a simple X-ray. The hospital is also having only 30 beds, instead of its original capacity of 50 beds.
2 houses gutted
IMPHAL, May 20: Two ho-uses including a rented one located at Nagaram, Imphal were gutted in a fire mishap that broke out at about 11 last night.
Of the two house, one be-longs to Makhonga Gon- mei and Irik Makan while the other belongs to Vengam Shipo Tangkhul.
Four rooms of Makho-nga Gonmei’s house were destroyed by the fire along with properties worth Rs 4 lakhs approximately. For Irik Makan, two rooms and properties worth Rs 3 lakhs approximately were gutted in the fire.
Altogether nine rented rooms belonging to Veng-am Shipo Tangkhul were reduced to cinders besides properties worth Rs 3 lakhs approximately. It is suspected that the fire broke from a leaked LPG cylinder kept inside a rented room of Shipo Tangkhul.
Even though the Fire Brigade was informed about the fire in time, fire tenders arrived at the scene at about 12 midnight when the two houses had already burnt up, said owners of the gutted house.
Pensioners’ woes
Imphal, May 20: Aged pensioners in Tamei subdivision are finding hard to draw their respective pensions as the government authority in Tamenglong district headquarters has asked them to come personally to the district head- quarters. Villages in the Tamei headquarters and interior villages of the subdivision cannot afford to dole out a long distance travelling charge or too old and feeble to travel that far in the rough terrain road between their respective villa- ges and the district headquarters, so these pension- ers pleaded the government authority to accept the authorisation of their kins on their behalves to do the needful.
Earlier the authority in question asked the pensioners to come in person to the district headquarters to take pensioners photos but with the request from some quarters it was agreed upon that if the SDO of the subdivision had no problem, the pensioners could do “the photo job” from the subdivision headquarters itself.
KNF rising day
Lamka, May 20: KNO’s arms wing KNF (MC) says, its 20th Rising Day has been observed with grand success somewhere in Chura- chandpur with homage to three of its founders Pakang Haokip, Nehlun Kipgen and Damkhoseh Gangte and Th German Kuki C-in-C hoisting the organization flag.
A statement issued by T Michael Kuki said, the day is celebrated not only in Manipur but in Jiribam and Assam as well. ‘Though the organization KNF is hold various leaders and groups, their main aims and objectives however lies in one accord,’ it quoted the C-in-C as saying.
Block office torched
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 20: The blo-ck office of Haorang Sabal under Lamshang Police Station was torched by some unidentified miscreants.
According to informa-tion received by the press, the incident occured at around 9.30 pm today.
Alert locals acted swiftly and apart from making frantic efforts to put off the fire, they also reported the matter to the Fire Brigade.
Timely arrival of the Fire Brigade personnel and collective efforts of the local people managed to extinguish the fire in no time, thus saving the building from suffering any major damage.
Parking arrangement
IMPHAL, May 20: In order to decongest the BT Road and fly-over entry on the western side of Kangla Gate near the traffic island, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Imphal West District has announced that three wheelers/autorickshaws may drop and pick up passengers on the eastern side of Johnstone higher Secondary School on the National Highways as a temporary measures.
In a statement, Senior Superintendent L Kailun, however, made it clear that no three wheelers/autorickshaws more than 20 in number shall be allowed to park at the site at any given point of time.
Henceforth, there shall be no stationary three wheelers/autorickshaws near the traffic island in front of Kangla western gate as well as on the National highway in front of GM Hall, the SSP said while warning that defaulters will be heavily fined according to Motor Vehicle Acts.
IMPHAL, May 20: A reproductive child health outreach medical camp was organised by Primary Health Centre (PHC), Somdal at Aphung village in Ukhrul district under the sponsorship of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) on May 17.
Three stalls were put up under three sections — general, ayush and malaria — during the camp marked by the participation of villagers from Torah, Torah Shimhon, Upper and Lower Leisan, Maichon, Khamason, Aphung Shimhon under the care of doctors and nurses from PHC Somdal, said a release of secretary Aphung village authority Mr Jonathan.
Inaugurating the occasion, the village chairman KS Wonmi said, with the joint initiative of the Centre and State Govt, implementation of NHRM scheme has benefitted many villagers by providing immunisation facilities every month besides ensuring JSY scheme for women during their period of delivery. Appre- ciating various programmes under different schemes being undertaken by the Govt, Jonathan maintained that such developments have brought awareness among the villagers especially on how to keep themselves healthy and urged the masses to extend full cooperation to any positive efforts being initiated by the Govt. The village chairman also expressed gratitude to Ukhrul DC K Pankaj Kumar Pal, director of NRHM/CMO Ukhrul H Jadumani Singh, district programme manager Rajiv Singh, Dr R Ningsang and his team in particular.
AMADA pulls up fraud
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 20: AMADA Govindgram Local Council has been able to pull up a woman who has been duping gullible people of their hard-earned month by promising that their money could be multiplied after performing certain rites and rituals.
A total amount of Rs 1,48,900 she had swindled from the gullible public in this manner has also been recovered by AMADA.
The woman identified as Chungkham Ningol Sanamacha alias Phajabi alias Pakpi Devi (40) d/o Chungkham Shangaijao Singh of Kangla Siphai Makha Leikai was paraded before mediapersons along with recovered money and the wares used by her for performing the said rites and rituals at the head office of AMADA here today.
Sanamacha reportedly convinced gullible public that there money could be multiplied through performing certain rites and rituals. She made her victims to kept the money in a box and opened it only after one month. However, during that intervening period, she had decamped with the booty. One of the victims who was present at the occasion, also narrated how she was duped by the woman. The amount recovered from the woman has also been reportedly handed over to their respective owners.
Inpi objects
IMPHAL, May 20: While appreciating the protest rally organised by the NPMHR, TNL, TMNL, TKS and TSL in Ukhrul district headquarters against construction of Mapithel dam yesterday, the Thoubal Area Kuki Inpi has raised strong objection to naming the dam as Mapithel dam.
A press release issued by the Inpi stated that the exact location of the dam site is at Maphou whereas Mapithel is located 20-25 kms away from the dam site. Citing other dams and projects named after their locations like the Loktak Hydro Electric Project, Ethai Barrage, Singda Dam etc, the Inpi asserted that the dam is known to the people as Maphou dam. It further cautioned that naming the dam as Mapithel dam may result in certain misunderstandings among different ethnic groups of the area. The Inpi also urged upon the authority concerned to look into the matter and address it in time.
UG cadres held
IMPHAL, May 20: A PREPAK cadre identified as Wangkheimayum Romio alias Ibo alias Nganthoi (35) s/o W Manglem of Thangmeiband Polem Leikai was arrested by Imphal East commandos from Thambalkhong at about 2.30 pm today, informed SP Imphal East Th Radheshyam in a release. On the other hand, three PLA cadres were apprehended by troops of 23 and 34 Assam Rifles during an operation in Wangjing area today, informed an AR PRO release. The PLA cadres are identified as Moirangthem Romio (27) s/o late Subon, Tekcham Krishnakanta alias Mani alias Nanao (31) s/o P Sanamani of Wangjing Wangkhei Leikon Mayai and Yambem Jamshlee alias Bhusy alias Tamo (31) o Khundrakpam Awang Leikai. All of them have been handed over to Thoubal police station along with one 9 mm pistol (country made), a magazine and six live rounds recovered from their possession., added the release.
KSTC appeals
IMPHAL, May 20: Karong-Senapati Town Committee (KSTC) has appealed to all work agencies concerned to start execution of all developmental work programmes falling within the jurisdiction of the town committee without any further delay for the development and progress of the town. In case of non-compliance to the appeal, KSTC would be constraint to take up corrective and remedial measures, Town committee president A John and secretary SP Liba warned in a joint statement.
SHDCC reconstituted
IMPHAL, May 20: The Sadar Hills District Congress Committee has been reconstituted following an order issued by the MPCC president Gaikhangam yesterday.
The 15-member newly constituted District Congress Committee is head by Zilthang Touthang as president and Chungneithang Chiru as general secretary.
Firing attack
IMPHAL, May 20: Unidentified gunmen reportedly fired two rounds at Nongada, the locality of Health Minister Ph Parijat at around 7.30 pm yesterday, according to police report. Nongada falls under the jurisdiction of Lamlai Police Station.
Kulabidhu selected
IMPHAL, May 20: Deputy Director of Family Welfare Services, Dr Heisnam Kulabidhu Singh has been selected as the sole representative of India for a fellowship seminar on ‘Epidemiology and control measures of vaccine preventable disease-polio end game’ by the Ministry of PG and Pensions (Department of Training). The seminar will be conducted in Japan from June 9 to July 20.
Panchayat meet
IMPHAL, May 20: Manipur State Panchayat Parishad (MSPP) in a meeting today decided to convene another meeting of all the Zilla Parishad, Pradhans and Panchayat members on May 22 at 10 am at Panchayat Bhavan, Porompat. The meeting will discuss on various problems being faced by PRIs.
Buddha Purnima
IMPHAL, May 20: Buddhists Council Manipur today observed Buddha Purnima at Meitei Langol.
All Manipur Buddhist Association observed Buddha Purnima at Nongmeibung Seram Leirak today. Various renowned personalities of the State participated in the observance, said a press release.
Anniversary
IMPHAL, May 20: Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress will observe the 17th Death Anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on the theme, ‘Peace and Harmony’ on May 21 at Congress Bhavan. CM O Ibobi and MPCC president Gaikhangam will grace the function as chief guest and president respectively.
Free entry
IMPHAL, May 20: Manipur Zoological Garden will provide free entry to school students on May 22 in connection with the observance of International Day for Biological Diversity. The day will be observed to commemorate the adoption of ‘Convention of Biological Diversity’, said a press release.
Training prog: State Health Mission Society under the National Rural Health Mission will organise a training programme on IMNCT for Medical Officers from May 21 for the representatives of all nine districts of the State for a duration of 10 days.
Shots fired
IMPHAL, May 20: Some unidentified persons fired four rounds of shot at the Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai Leirak Achouba residence of Khangenbam Rameshwar (50) s/o late Jugol at about 4.50 this morning. Rameshwar is the manager of Manipur Rural Bank, Wangjing branch. Even though there was no human casualty in the firing, the tin roof of the second floor was pierced on two spots as the bullets exited through. Another bullet mark was also observed on the wall of the house. On being asked about the possible motive of the attack, Rameshwar said there is no intimation of monetary demand from any group nor any enmity with any group or individual. Taking strong exception to the unprovoked firing in the thickly populated locality, the local Meira Paibis have asked all concerned to come out with an explicit explanation for their action.
Anti-Terrorism Day
IMPHAL, May 20: State Government would be observing Anti-Terrorism Day in Manipur Secretariat, South block at 10.30 am tomorrow. The day is being observed taking the day on which the country’s youngest PM Rajiv Gandhi was killed with a human bomb in Tamil Nadu in 1991. The observation would be graced by Revenue and Law Minister Th Debendra as chief guest, informed a DIPR release.
UFO condoles
IMPHAL, May 20: Universal Friendship Organisation (UFO), Manipur has expressed solidarity with the earthquake victims of China and cyclone Nargis of Myanmar. In separate condolence messages send through the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of the two country, the organisation also share in the loss of the bereaved families.
Committee constituted
IMPHAL, May 20: Condemning the killing of innocent civilians on May 15 at NC Hills, a co-ordination committee was constituted in a joint meeting of seven organisations of Lanka (Assam), namely Assam Meetei Chanura Apunba Lup, Achhalik Jatibadi Yuva Chhatra Parishad, NSUI Lanka branch, Progressive Manipuri Student Alliance of Brahmaputra Valley, AMSU Lanka Division, Bengali Student Federation and Nagaon District Meira Paibee Co-ordination Committee on May 17.
The Committe chaired by Ch Indira demanded the Assam Government to grant an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh to the family of deceased and injured persons respectively. The committee also demanded for Government jobs to a family member of the victims. The committe further warned that they would take up various agitation if the demands are not met within seven days.
Lady teachers beaten up
IMPHAL, May 20: The Students’ Union of Mukta High School expressed strong reservations over bashing up of some lady teachers of the school by summoning them at an undisclosed location by some persons who identified themselves as activists of an armed group.
While seeking clarification from the concerned regarding the incident, the students union urged not to repeat the same which can give bad impact to the academic atmosphere of the school.
Office picketing
IMPHAL, May 20: Intensifying its ongoing agitation demanding the unconditional release of Sapamcha Kangleipal, MAFYF will start picketing of Government offices and restriction of movement of State owned vehicles indefinitely from tomorrow, said a press release. However, the restriction will be relaxed on Government schools and Medical Department, the release added.
Meanwhile, demanding the immediate release of Kangleipal, meira paibees of Mayanglangjing area staged a sit-in-protest at Mayanglangjing community hall today.
Chandel hospital
IMPHAL, May 20: Chandel District Hospital is still in a pitiable condition, shortages surround the hospital from all corners, said a press release of Lawyers Group that visited the hospital recently. The operation theatre never functioned again since it stopped in 1991, while the X-ray machine is gathering dust and rust. With the absence of surgeon, child specialist and medicine specialist, patients have to rush to Thoubal or Imphal for even a minor case compelling to shell out huge amount of money. One has to travel upto Kakching even to take a simple X-ray. The hospital is also having only 30 beds, instead of its original capacity of 50 beds.
2 houses gutted
IMPHAL, May 20: Two ho-uses including a rented one located at Nagaram, Imphal were gutted in a fire mishap that broke out at about 11 last night.
Of the two house, one be-longs to Makhonga Gon- mei and Irik Makan while the other belongs to Vengam Shipo Tangkhul.
Four rooms of Makho-nga Gonmei’s house were destroyed by the fire along with properties worth Rs 4 lakhs approximately. For Irik Makan, two rooms and properties worth Rs 3 lakhs approximately were gutted in the fire.
Altogether nine rented rooms belonging to Veng-am Shipo Tangkhul were reduced to cinders besides properties worth Rs 3 lakhs approximately. It is suspected that the fire broke from a leaked LPG cylinder kept inside a rented room of Shipo Tangkhul.
Even though the Fire Brigade was informed about the fire in time, fire tenders arrived at the scene at about 12 midnight when the two houses had already burnt up, said owners of the gutted house.
Pensioners’ woes
Imphal, May 20: Aged pensioners in Tamei subdivision are finding hard to draw their respective pensions as the government authority in Tamenglong district headquarters has asked them to come personally to the district head- quarters. Villages in the Tamei headquarters and interior villages of the subdivision cannot afford to dole out a long distance travelling charge or too old and feeble to travel that far in the rough terrain road between their respective villa- ges and the district headquarters, so these pension- ers pleaded the government authority to accept the authorisation of their kins on their behalves to do the needful.
Earlier the authority in question asked the pensioners to come in person to the district headquarters to take pensioners photos but with the request from some quarters it was agreed upon that if the SDO of the subdivision had no problem, the pensioners could do “the photo job” from the subdivision headquarters itself.
KNF rising day
Lamka, May 20: KNO’s arms wing KNF (MC) says, its 20th Rising Day has been observed with grand success somewhere in Chura- chandpur with homage to three of its founders Pakang Haokip, Nehlun Kipgen and Damkhoseh Gangte and Th German Kuki C-in-C hoisting the organization flag.
A statement issued by T Michael Kuki said, the day is celebrated not only in Manipur but in Jiribam and Assam as well. ‘Though the organization KNF is hold various leaders and groups, their main aims and objectives however lies in one accord,’ it quoted the C-in-C as saying.
Block office torched
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 20: The blo-ck office of Haorang Sabal under Lamshang Police Station was torched by some unidentified miscreants.
According to informa-tion received by the press, the incident occured at around 9.30 pm today.
Alert locals acted swiftly and apart from making frantic efforts to put off the fire, they also reported the matter to the Fire Brigade.
Timely arrival of the Fire Brigade personnel and collective efforts of the local people managed to extinguish the fire in no time, thus saving the building from suffering any major damage.
Parking arrangement
IMPHAL, May 20: In order to decongest the BT Road and fly-over entry on the western side of Kangla Gate near the traffic island, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Imphal West District has announced that three wheelers/autorickshaws may drop and pick up passengers on the eastern side of Johnstone higher Secondary School on the National Highways as a temporary measures.
In a statement, Senior Superintendent L Kailun, however, made it clear that no three wheelers/autorickshaws more than 20 in number shall be allowed to park at the site at any given point of time.
Henceforth, there shall be no stationary three wheelers/autorickshaws near the traffic island in front of Kangla western gate as well as on the National highway in front of GM Hall, the SSP said while warning that defaulters will be heavily fined according to Motor Vehicle Acts.
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PDA urges
IMPHAL, May 13: The People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) has appealed to the Governor to promulgate the proposed Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council (3rd Amendment) Ordinance 2008 by observing the provision of the Article 371 (C) of the Constitution of India and Clause 1 and 3 of the Hill Areas Committee Order, 1972.
In a memorandum submitted to the Governor, a copy of which has been ma-de available to the press, the PDA urged upon the Governor to preserve the sanctity of the relevant Constitutional provision in respect of the subject matter of the proposed Ordinance.
It further alleged that the Governor failed in his constitutional duty when the Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Bill 2008 was introduced in the Manipur Legislative Assembly during the third session after obtaining recommendation of Governor as if Money Bill whereas District Council Act is not at all within the purview of the Money Bill as it falls within the ‘Schedule matter’.
UGs fall to police dragnet
IMPHAL, May 13 : One UNLF cadre was arrested by Imphal West police commandos from the rented house of one Sorojini Devi of Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak today at about 1 pm. In a statement, SP of Imphal West said that the arrest was effected following specific inputs. The arrested cadre has been identified as Thokchom Okendro alias Joy alias Khambaton alias Boby alias Santhoi (32) of nambol kabo Waching Khunou.
Another PREPAK cadre was also arrested today at about 2 pm from Keishampat bus parking, said the SP and identified him as Toijam Jekki Meitei (22) of Yairipok Yambem Mayai Leikai. One Aircel mobile phone 9856426972 was seized from his possession.
In another incident, one PLA cadre identified as Amarjit alias Bikash (27) s/o Y Brojen of Lamboikhongnang Makhong was apprehended by troops of 12 Maratha LI of 9 sector under Hqs IG AR (S) from his locality on May 11, informed an AR PRO release adding that the individual has been handed over to Lamphel police station.
On the other hand, Imphal East Police Commandos reportedly arrested two PULF cadres from two different places yesterday.
According to a statement issued by SP of Imphal East District Th Radheshyam Singh, the PULF cadre identified as Md Nazimuddin alias Tomba (48) s/i late Md Zamaruddin of Lilong Haoreibi Mayai Leikai was arrested from Hatta Minuthong at around 3 pm yesterday.
On verification, Md Nazimuddin disclosed that he joined PULF in 2007 and now working in project department of the outfit. He also disclosed that he was involved in the kidnapping of Government officials for ransom, the SP said.
The SP further informed that another PULF cadre identified as Md Salim alias Javed (44) s/o Md Kamer Jaman of Khurai Khomidok Mayai Leikai but presenting staying at Kshetri Chandam leikai was arrested from Kshetri Chandam Leikai at around 6.30 pm yesterday.
On verification, Md Salim disclosed that he is an active member of PULF Azad faction and he joined the outfit in January 2000 through one Md Tahir Ali alias Jamin of Hatta Golapati and now working under the command of S/S chief project officer of PULF identified as Miss Sony and was involved in extortion of money from different Government departments, the SP added.
KRPA warns
IMPHAL, May 13: Sharply reacting to the press statement of the UKRA published on May 7 issue, the Komrem People Army (KRPA) has warned the UKRA not to publish internal matters again.
A press release issued by information and publicity secretary of the KRPA Joshua asserted that former Kom Union president M Mangloler Kom was cheating people acting on the alleged ill-advice of the likes of UKRA thereby creating disunity among the people.
Trucks stranded
IMPHAL, May 13: Dozens of goods-laden trucks have been stranded at Gularthal, Jiribam due to the economic blockade being called by ATSUM, reports our Jiribam correspondent.
Meanwhile, the Ananda Mela which has been running for the past one month at Jirighat in Cachar district of Assam was disrupted by a police team headed by SDPO Lakhipur. The police have reportedly given the permission to host the mela till May 10 only.
Opium seized
IMPHAL, May 13: One kilogram of opium worth Rs 50,000 in international market was seized from Dhan- anjay Sahu (21) of Kari-khana, Naogaon district, Assam by personnel of Nar-cotics and Border Affairs Board (NAB) at about 4.30 pm today. Dhananjay Sahu was staying in a rented house at Ragailong.
Hall inaugurated
IMPHAL, May 13: A community hall built at Kinthanlong (Ramji) village with financial assistance from GC CRPF Langjing was inaugurated today by Addl DIGP GC CRPF Imphal Anil Duggal. Speaking at the occasion Anil Duggal assured more such assistance to the villagers in future, conveyed a release.
KSO hails
IMPHAL, May 13: The KSO has congratulated all students who have come out successful in the HSSLC Exam 2008.
Deceased identified
IMPHAL, May 13: The identity of the man shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East commandos and troops of 32 Assam Rifles in a reported encounter at Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai last night has been established.
The deceased is one Kangjam Romesh alias Inaobi (32) of Okram Chuthek Makha Kitna Panung.
According to family members, Romesh was a Nat Sankritan artiste although he was arrested by security forces on two occasions earlier. The corpse has been handed over to family members after post mortem today.
One found dead: One man with non-local appearance was found dead at the verandah of INA High School, Kwakta under Moirang police station last night.
Police have retrieved the corpse this morning and deposited at RIMS mortuary for identification.
Nungba Citizens’ Council urges
IMPHAL, May 13: Stating that the Manipur State Disaster Management Authority and District Disaster Authority for Tamenglong district have been constituted under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2005 enacted the Government of India, the Nungba Citizens’ Council (NCC) has urged upon the State Government to open a Relief and Disaster Management Centre at Nungba or Noney in Ta-menglong district to tackle and minimise the impacts of na- tural calamities like pest attack, land slide, fire, flood, hailstorm, bamboo flowering and crop damage by rodents etc.
A press release issued by the NCC further appealed to the Health Department to establish an accident and emergency (trauma) centre in Tamenglong district, preferably at Noney or Nungba along NH 53 in view of the frequent road mishaps taking place along the highway.
Inter-State bus service to resume
IMPHAL, May 13: Taking into account of the inconveniences and difficulties being endured by the people fol- lowing suspension of inter-State bus service, the All Ma-nipur Inter-State Bus Association has decided to suspend its stir and to resume bus service from tomorrow (May 14).
This was decided at a meeting of the association held today, informed a release.
Body unclaimed
IMPHAL, May 13: With the State Government and the JAC constituted in connection with the death of Mayengbam Tomba in a shoot-out between KNF (P) and USRA cadres at Ngamukhong under Yairipok police station on May 11 still unable to arrive at an understanding, the corpse still remains unclaimed at RIMS mortuary.
MUSU dissolved
IMPHAL, May 13: With the approval of its letter of dissolution submitted to the Dean, Students’ Welfare, MU, the Manipur University Students’ Union 2007-08 has been dissolved with immediate effect, informed a MUSU release.
Ukhrul body thanks
IMPHAL, May 13: The Educated Unemployed Youth Association, Ukhrul has conveyed gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul district for financial assistance to seven widows and disabled persons, conveyed a release.
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JFM progress discussed in a joint meeting
IMPHAL, Apr 30: In retrospection of the work progress of JFM in Nungba sub-division (Nungba, Noney Ranges), a joint meeting between the Forest Department, Tamenglong district and Nungba Citizens’ Council was held on April 17 at the DFO office, Mantripukhri, Imphal. The meeting minutely discussed the ongoing process of implementing JFM in Nungba and Noney ranges under DFO L Gopal Singh and ROs of the district. The meeting felt that in the absence of any mineral resources, the Central Government has sanctioned JFM scheme as an alternative means of preventing deforestation through Jhuming and shifting cultivation traditionally being practised by the hill people for their livelihood. Accordingly, the meeting decided to conduct a joint inspection of the works (EPA) being carried out in different villages and resolved that those JFMCs which were found carrying out their works not satisfactorily will be recommended for exclusion from implementation of the scheme. In a statement, NCC secretary MS Franky has also appealed to concerned to make a speedy progress of the work and increase the area under the scheme to 2000 hectares for the Tamenglong district.
Drug trafficker banished
IMPHAL, Apr 30: In connection with its drive against illicit drug trafficking and keeping with its earlier resolution penalising drug traffickers and dealers with imprisonment or banishment, Karong Senapati Town Committee has asked one woman identified as Marina (21) w/o Paveini of Phuba village, but staying at River valley colony of Senapati who was caught red-handed while peddling heroin powder, to move out of the jurisdiction of the Committee within seven days from today.
Totlangkang festival 2008
Imphal, Apr 30: The 3rd Lamkang community cultural festival ‘Totlangkam Festival, 2008’ will start from May 1 till May 3 at Lamkang-Naga Kver Kunpun (LNKK) headquarters at Phaidaam village in Chandel district of Manipur with much cultural extravaganzas. Organised by the LNKK, the festival will be held under the theme ‘Indigenous Culture is our Identity’. Outer Manipur MP Mani Cheranamei will grace the festival as the chief guest on May 2, while MLAs Thangkholun Haokip and Morung Makunga and Ashokumar, IAS, DC Chandel district will be the guests of honour and the president respectively. Informing this to NNN through a press communiqué, the member of Central Organising Committee Stephen Lamkang said that indigenous cultural dances, folk songs, traditional high-jump over Mithun known as ‘sil ka klan’, inauguration of indigenous platform ‘arka’, releasing of souvenir and monuments, etc will be the main attractions of the festival while extending invitation to all and sundry.
Accused house master expelled from locality
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Apr 30: In connection with ill-treatment of Pinky, a young girl working as domestic help, a public meeting held today has decided to expel contractor Thiyam Rajgopal of Wang-khei Ningthem Pukhri Ma- pal and his family members from the locality.
The public meeting held at the office complex of Nupi Khunai Chaokhat Lup located at Ningthem Pukhri Mapal was also attended by members of Maharaj Garibniwas Memorial Club, LCP, Nupi Khunai Chaokhat Lup and representatives from Heirok, the birthplace of Pinky.
Wife of Rajgopal, Thiyam Ongbi Kunjeshori admitted to ill-treatment of Pinky and sought the forgiveness of the people during the meeting.
Inspite of that the meeting resolved that Rajgopal and his family members should leave the locality within 10 days.
The meeting further resolved Rajgopal should be held responsible if any person is intimidated in connection with this incident. The meeting also resolved that Pinky would be handed over to Children Home facilitated by Child Line.
Training ends
IMPHAL, Apr 30: The fish farmers training and demonstration progamme con- ducted by the National Association of Fishermen, Manipur State Unit under the sponsorship of National Fisheries Develop- ment Board, Hyderabad concluded at the village community hall of Laphupat Tera in Imphal West district today.
National vice chairman of NAF Mettu Prasad and fomer Inspector of Schools and National awardee N Chaoba Singh graced the valedictory function as chief guest and president respectively.
Vaccine clearance
IMPHAL, Apr 30: Allaying apprehension, if any, following reports of four children dying in Tamil nadu after measles vaccination, the Family Welfare Services, Govt of Manipur has clarified that there is no cause for such worry in the State as measles vaccines are being procured from/supplied by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India.
further conveying that measles vaccines responsible for the children’s demise in the southern State were found to be supplied by Indian Immunological Ltd (IIL), a release issued by the Additional Director (FWS) urged all concerned to persist with the measles vaccination activities as vaccines supplied to the State is safe in all aspects.
PC cut demand decried, protest to be staged
IMPHAL, Apr 30: Decrying unbearable pressures being exerted upon all the officers of the Directorate of University and Higher
Education, Government of Manipur by many organisations to give their percentages
of the plan amount sanctioned in the name of the Higher Education Department,
a special meeting of the officers and staff of the Directorate
today resolved to sit for a on-day protest
on May 2 at the gate of the Directorate.
In the event of non-response/non-exemption from any quarters, the meeting further resolved that the
Directorate shall be kept under lock and key atleast for one week as mark of protest, according to a statement issued by Additional Director of University and Higher Education RK Chaoba Singh, who chaired the meeting.
Union Secy
IMPHAL, Apr 30: Joint Secretary of Union Ministry of Home Affairs North- east in-charge Navin Bur-ma would be arriving at Imphal on May 2 to attend a meeting of the Kangla Fort Board to be chaired by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, accor- ding to an official source. The meeting to be attended by Joint Secretary Navin Burma who is also a member of the Kangla Fort Board would finalise the work programmes of the Board for the financial year. After attending the meeting, the Joint Secretary would leave Imphal for New Delhi on the following the day.
JK Pillai
IMPHAL, Apr 30: Secretary of Union Commerce and Industries JK Pillai who is scheduled to arrive here on a three-day visit on May 6 is expected to go to Churachandpur and attend a workshop there.
During his stay in the State, the Union Secretary would also go to inspect the Passion Fruit Plants at Mao.
After attending a joint meeting of the officials of the Horticulture, Agriculture and Commerce and Industries
Departments and Bank representatives to be held at the conference hall of the Old Secretariat on May 7, the Union Secretary would leave Imphal on the following day.
Medical camp
IMPHAL, Apr 30: As part of the ‘military civic action project’ troops of 10 JAK LI of 26 Sector under HQs IGAR (S) conducted medical camp at village Phaisangjang on April 29 during which 300 civilians of Phaisangjang and nearby villages availed free treatment and medicines, said a PRO IGAR (S) release.
Power lines
IMPHAL, Apr 30: In connection with the ensuing erection of 132 KV looping in looping out at 132 KV S/S at Kongba to facilitate regular power supply in Imphal East and parts of Imphal West district areas, routes for stringing of conductors will pass through Lairenpat, Takhok Mapal, hill lock of Irilbung Water Supply Scheme, Sandang Semba village, Uran Loukol, chiru village, Andro village, An-dro Sanapat etc, informed a release issued by Executive Engineer, Transmission Construction Div No I.
Meanwhile, it also urged the public to extend cooperation for expeditious completion of the work so that power supply to the specified area could be restored at the earliest.
