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Bomb hurled at dharna site, 10 injured
The spot where the bomb landed (encircled) while a dharna was being staged
Bomb hurled at dharna site, 10 injured
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 26 : At least 10 persons including two minor girls have been wounded when unidentified persons triggered a bomb blast at Ningthou-khong Bazar in Bishnupur district where a sit-in-protest demonstration was being staged by the shop-keepers denouncing mone- tary demand from the proscribed outfit PREPAK.
The incident occurred at around 11.30 am today.
On the other hand, condemning the incident, PREPAK (Chinglemba Mangang group) has denied involvement of any sort in the blast at Ningthoukhong Bazar today that left many people injured.
In a statement, self styled secretary in-charge of the department of publicity and propaganda of the outfit Konthoujam Chingkhei Meetei said the party strongly condemned such unwarranted bomb attack on innocent people.
Condemning the bomb attack on peaceful protestors, UNLF and KYKL have categorically stated that such violent incidents could not be justified under the International humanitarian law which is binding on all the UG groups fighting for the rights of the people for self determination.
People have every right to lodge their protest and this right is inviolable, said a joint statement issued by self styled deputy secretary (organisation) of UNLF Ningombam Ibochou and self styled secretary publicity and research of KYKL Langamba Mangang.
Even if the needle of suspicion points to the UG group against which the protest had been lodged, the mischief of the enemy to discredit the revolutionary movement could not be ruled out, the joint statement added.
The injured have been identified as grocery shop owners RK Surchandra (45) son of Thambalsana, RK Kiran (35) son of Sarat-kumar, Laishram Bashir (35) son of Thambalngou, Khurailakpam Sudeshku-mar (45) s/o Sachimohan, Thokchom Bheigyachan-dra (45) s/o late Tomba, hardware shop owner Thokchom Inaocha (32) s/o Mani, yarn shop owner Khundrakpam Tomba (40) s/o late Bira, jewellery shop owner Wareppam Bujindro (42) s/o Deep Singh and the two minor girls as RK Anu-pama d/o R Lembi and Tho- kchom Simran alias Akuppi Devi (10) s/o Thokchom Abungo. All of them are residents of Ningthoukhong Bazar.
Anupama and Akuppi were respectively coming to meet their mother and father who were participating in the protest demonstration when they hit by bomb splinters.
The two minor girls and RK Surchandra who sustained serious injuries have been brought and admitted to RIMS Hospital here.
According to police, Sur-chandra was hit by bomb splinters at the back of the head, right side armpit and buttock, Anupama on her right chest and some part body parts and Simran on her right stomach and left calf.
Proscribed PREPAK had allegedly demanded money for buying two mobile pho-ne handsets from each of the shops in Ningthou-kho-ng Bazar area. After shut- ting down their shops, the shop-keepers staged the protest demonstration today demanding withdrawal of the said demand.
The protest demonstration commenced from 8 am and at around 10.30 am, some unidentified persons came along and started pelting stones at first and after two or three minutes hurled the bomb which landed near a drain just 2 feet away from the site of the protest and exploded with a laud bang.
Soon after the explosion, three unidentified youths were reportedly seen escaping, one on Bajaj Pulser and the two others on an NV scooter toward Moirang side.
No armed security personnel were deployed in the area at the time of the incident.
Police said that the bomb was a Chinese made hand-grenade.
Among the injured, RK Surchandra and Thokchom Bheigyachandra were at first taken to Bishnupur District Hospital for treatment. However, as the con- dition of Surchandra was critical he was later referred to RIMS Hospital while Bheigyachandra whose condition was not so serious has been discharged from the district hospital.
After the explosion, Bi-shnupur police has stepped up security arrangement in and around the area. Personnel of 15 J&K Light Infantry, who arrived at the spot has also been providing adequate security coverage.
In protest against the bomb attack, infuriated shop-keepers, women vendors and other local youths blocked the Tiddim Road along with burning of old tyres. Armed with sticks, local youths also stopped all the vehicles coming towards Imphal.
Talking to mediaper-sons, Laishram Dwijamnai, a grocery shop keeper, who participated in the sit-in-protest demonstration and was sitting very close to the site where bomb exploded, said that the shop-keepers in Ningthoukhong Bazar have been finding hard to meet the monetary demands of various UG groups as the sale proceed has been very low. So they staged the demonstration to appeal for withdrawing the monetary demand.
In connection with the bomb blast, police said that identity of the individuals or the group responsible for the blast has not yet been identified. But the information given by the shop-keepers said that a faction of the proscribed PREPAK had served demand note directing all the shop-keepers to provide two mobile handsets each.
Meanwhile, United People’s Front (UPF), Manipur; Threatened Indigenous Peoples’ Society (TIPS), Manipur; Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN); Manipur Forward Youth Front (MAFYF), United Clubs’ Organisation of Bishnupur District; Communist Party of India (Mar- xist), Manipur State Secretariat etc, have strongly condemned the bomb blast.
All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) has also strongly condemned the bomb attack on peaceful demonstrators at Ningthoukhong Bazar today as well as the incident of targeting migrant workers by unidentified gunmen on June 24.
Later during a day a public meeting was convened at Ningthoukhong Bazar. Along with coming out strongly against the bomb attack, the meeting resolv-ed to continue protest de- monstration at Ningthou-khong Bazar tomorrow and stop all vehicular traffic from passing through Ningthoukhong Bazar if the individuals or group responsible for the attack did not come out with a clarification by tomorrow. The meeting also decided to urge the Government for extending financial aid to the injured persons in treatment.
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The first batch of the selected SPOs of Heirok getting ready to be taken to Pangei for training
Activating process of Heirok SPOs starts
First batch head for 1 month training at Pangei
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 20 : Out of 300 SPOs selected from Heirok, 175 personnel have headed to Manipur Police Training Centre, Pangei for arms training. Thoubal District Police made the whole arrangement for transportation of the SPOs from Heirok to Pangei today.
Thoubal District Police made a publicity campaign this morning at Heirok asking the selected SPOs to assemble at the IRB post located at Heirok Part II. To the publicity campaign of the Thoubal District Police, many selected SPOs responded and came to the IRB post but there were many other selected SPOs who refused to come out.
On the other hand, there were some people who lined up the road and cheered the SPOs when they came out with their beddings, bags and trunks for arms training at Pangei. The SPOs were then taken to Pangei in eight buses amidst police escorts.
The remaining SPOs who refused to come out today would be taken to Pangei after asking them to report at the Heirok Part II IRB post tomorrow morning.
Interacting with media persons, some people of Heirok said that Assam Rifles troops, BSF personnel, IRB and commando personnel have been patrolling the limits of Heirok in the night time following restrictions imposed by the proscribed UNLF and KYKL upon the movement of Heirok people in the aftermath of the establishment of SPOs.
Before the Government came up with the initiative to set up SPOs in response to the demand of Heirok people for guns for self-defence, Meira Paibis used to keep vigil in Heirok localities at night, they conveyed.
Disclosing that the movement of Heirok people have been severely curtailed, they informed that sometimes commandos provided security escorts to some Heirok people while going to neighbouring Wangjing.
Moreover, 12 passengers which earlier plied along Imphal-Heirok route has also suspended their service. If any villager wish-es to travel to Imphal, he or she must go to Wangjing first in an auto-rickshaw before he/she boards a bus there for Imphal.
Meanwhile, a public meeting was held today at Heirok Umang Laikol on the unfolding situation in the locality.
Friday, June 20, 2008
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The stretch on NH39 at Gopibung area which was devastated by landslides some years back
Sunday, June 8, 2008
manipur news
No Entry: Police and traffic personnel preventing motorists from entering into bazar areas. Even though the State Cabinet yesterday decided to lift ban on entry of two wheelers and four wheeler light motor vehicles inside Khwairamband Bazar area, implementation of the same has been put on hold for a couple of days as the related works on traffic control could not be accomplished in time. Following the decision of the State Cabinet, vehicles started entering the Bazar area since early morning of June 7. however restriction has been reimposed as the personnel in charge of the traffic control could not complete the traffic regulation arrangement as scheduled. According to a top police officer, necessary modalities for traffic regulation in Bazar area is being worked out and after finalisation of the same entry of vehicles would be allowed.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
manipur news
RJD eyes ADC polls
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 6: Showing keen interest in the Autonomous District Council elec- tions, Chandel A/C MLA Thangkholun Haokip sta-ted that there is the need for the RJD to start preparations for the ADC polls from now onwards so that the party assumes power in District Councils.
Speaking at a meeting of the party’s Hill District Council at the Sanjenthong residence of RJD Chandel district president Limjalet Haokip today, Thangkho-lun exuded that RJD can score commendable victory if the party is strengthened in all the hill districts.
He further claimed that coalition partners of the SPF Govt––Congress, CPI and RJD, are working together under a mutual understanding. Maintaining that there is no binding condition that RJD MLAs should be Ministers, Thangkholun hailed CM O Ibobi as working sincerely in the interest of the people. He further called upon the bigger tribes to ensure success of candidates belonging to smaller tribes in the ADC polls. This would not only enhance trust among the different ethnic groups but would also help in accelerating development, the MLA said.
RJD vice-president Chungkhei Haokip called upon the party workers to ensure that RJD grasp power in District Councils which strength has been increased to 28 from the previous 18 including two Govt nominees. RJD district presidents and secretaries of Churachandpur, Chandel and Sa- dar Hills exuded that the party will be able to claim power in District Councils.
Road blocked
IMPHAL, Jun 6: The identity of the person slain last night by unidentified gunmen at Kongba Nongthom- bam Leikai under Porompat Police Station has been established as Lairellakpam Angonao alias Anthony (26) of Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai. Claiming that the deceased is innocent, JAC has been constituted against the killing and staged sit-in-protest at Khurai Thoidi- ngjam Leikai today.
The protesters also blo-cked Imphal-Ukhrul road in the evening till the last rites of Angonao were comp-leted.
According to family me-mbers, Angonao was pick- ed up yesterday evening at around 5 pm by four/five unifentified gunmen who came in a steel coloured Scorpio when he was sitting at Nanao Activa Servicing Centre of Lamlong Keithel.
Refuting the charge that Angonao is an informer, family members said that the deceased is not related to any armed group or security forces.
They expressed suspicion that Angonao had become a victim of mistaken identity as his name is not ‘Santosh’ as written in a piece of paper found in his pocket, “Santosh was awa-rded capital punishment for being an informer, others associated with him should stop being informers”.
Workshop held
UKHRUL, Jun 6:A three-day Workshop on Child Rights and Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2000 was organized at Ukhrul from June 3 to 5 at Tangkhul Theological Association conference hall.
The programmed was jointly organized by Participatory Action for Sustain- able Development Organization (PASDO) and Child Welfare Committee, Ukhrul with support from Department of Social Welfare, Manipuir and Child Rights and You (CRY) , Kolkota. The workshop was attend-ed by around 48 members from different NGOs, CBOs and Government officials.
ZSU appeals
IMPHAL, Jun 6: The Zeliangrong Students’ Union (ZSU), Barak Valley has appealed to the authorities concerned for disbursal of wages under NREGS to every deserving job card holders living in area from Phaitual to Barak along National Highway 53 in Tamenglong district either in kind or cash, reports our Jiribam correspondent.
The student body has also warned against partiality in disbursal of the wages and said it would sternly deal with the matter.
IMC notifies
IMPHAL, Jun 6: While informing shop-owners to register their commercial establishment so as to facili- tate issuance of licence, a statement of the Imphal Municipal Council issued by its Chairperson A Jiwan-lata Devi conveyed that appointment orders of two toll tax sites and nine parking slots have been annu- lled.
Asking shop-owners to complete registration procedures within June 30, the IMC cautioned that failure to comply would entail legal action under relevant laws.
With regard to the annulment of the toll tax and parking slots, the statement cautioned all concerned that in case of insistence on parking fees or toll tax collections by unauthorised agents the IMC should not be held responsible.
The annulment order was passed on March 28, 2008, the statement added.
Workshop
IMPHAL, Jun 6: North Eastern Industrial and Te-chnical Consultancy Orga- nisation Ltd (NEITCO), Gu-wahati will organise a one day workshop cum awareness building programme for growth of Micro Small Enterprises and creation of self employment in the sector at conference hall of Sta- te Guest House on June 9.
Governor SS Sidhu will inaugurate the programme as chief guest with Commerce and Industry Minis- ter Y Erabot also attending programme.
Book release
IMPHAL, Jun 6: A book authored by Dr Aheibam Rishikesh and entitled “kanglei Natta Thang-ta gee Ma-pham” has been released by Padmashree N Khelchandra Singh during a simple function at the Student Home of Manipur University today, said a release of national Research Centre, Canchipur.
Environment Day
IMPHAL, Jun 6: The Socio Economic & Environmental Development Organisation, Takyel and Heirok Zonal Council of AISF observed ‘World Environment Day’ at Takyel and Heirok Part-I respectively yesterday.
AMSU appeals
IMPHAL, Jun 6: All Ma-nipur Students’ Union (AMSU) urged the students’ union and teachers of Imphal College to lift the ongoing boycott in the interest of the students’ career. The students’ body also urged the Govt to bring a solution arising out of re-posting of T Thoiba as Psrincipal in the college.
Naturopathy prog
IMPHAL, Jun 6: A two day naturopathy awareness programme for women will be organised by the Human Development Organisation, Moirangkhom under the sponsorship of NIN, Pune at Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai on June 8 and 9, conveyed a release.
Essay compt on corruption
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 6: A state level essay competition on the topic “Fight Against Corruption” for graduate and post graduate students will be organised under the aegis of the Senior Citizens for Society.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here today, coordinator of Senior Citizens for Society Dr Moirangthem Nara said that the essay competition is under its campaign ag-ainst corruption.
He said that interested students may submit their entries on or before June 18 at the office of the society located at Nagamapal RIMS corner. The entries may be in English or Manipuri but should not exceed 2000 words, he explained.
The best three entries will be awarded cash prizes of Rs 2000, Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively besides certificates. The next best two entries will receive consolation prize of Rs 700 each, he said.
Prizes will be distributed on June 22 at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound. During the prize distribution which would also feature cultural programmes, the prize winning participants will be given the chance to read out their essays, Dr Nara said.
Taking part in the press meet, president of the society N Binoy said that the essay competition is aimed at assessing the views and opinions of students on corruption and to generate certain ideas on anti-corruption movement.
Binoy said that the initiative is aimed at genera- ting certain ideas which would help save Manipur.
Awareness camp
IMPHAL, Jun 6: The Orchid Foundation, Sagol- band Nepra Menjor Mam-ang Leikai, Imphal West will organise a “2-day Natu-ro-pathic Awareness Camp” on Jun 9 and 10 at Khong-man Zone-II, under the sponsorship of NIN, Pune, informed a release issued by Orchid Foundation president W Sunil Singh.
Resource persons from different institutions will deliver talks on naturecure and yoga, the release said.
Flower show
IMPHAL, Jun 6: A flower show cum seminar will be organised at Thoubal Mela ground on June 12 and 13 under the aegis of Horticulture Dept, said a release while intimating all those interested to participate in the show to contact District Officer, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Thoubal.
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 6: Showing keen interest in the Autonomous District Council elec- tions, Chandel A/C MLA Thangkholun Haokip sta-ted that there is the need for the RJD to start preparations for the ADC polls from now onwards so that the party assumes power in District Councils.
Speaking at a meeting of the party’s Hill District Council at the Sanjenthong residence of RJD Chandel district president Limjalet Haokip today, Thangkho-lun exuded that RJD can score commendable victory if the party is strengthened in all the hill districts.
He further claimed that coalition partners of the SPF Govt––Congress, CPI and RJD, are working together under a mutual understanding. Maintaining that there is no binding condition that RJD MLAs should be Ministers, Thangkholun hailed CM O Ibobi as working sincerely in the interest of the people. He further called upon the bigger tribes to ensure success of candidates belonging to smaller tribes in the ADC polls. This would not only enhance trust among the different ethnic groups but would also help in accelerating development, the MLA said.
RJD vice-president Chungkhei Haokip called upon the party workers to ensure that RJD grasp power in District Councils which strength has been increased to 28 from the previous 18 including two Govt nominees. RJD district presidents and secretaries of Churachandpur, Chandel and Sa- dar Hills exuded that the party will be able to claim power in District Councils.
Road blocked
IMPHAL, Jun 6: The identity of the person slain last night by unidentified gunmen at Kongba Nongthom- bam Leikai under Porompat Police Station has been established as Lairellakpam Angonao alias Anthony (26) of Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai. Claiming that the deceased is innocent, JAC has been constituted against the killing and staged sit-in-protest at Khurai Thoidi- ngjam Leikai today.
The protesters also blo-cked Imphal-Ukhrul road in the evening till the last rites of Angonao were comp-leted.
According to family me-mbers, Angonao was pick- ed up yesterday evening at around 5 pm by four/five unifentified gunmen who came in a steel coloured Scorpio when he was sitting at Nanao Activa Servicing Centre of Lamlong Keithel.
Refuting the charge that Angonao is an informer, family members said that the deceased is not related to any armed group or security forces.
They expressed suspicion that Angonao had become a victim of mistaken identity as his name is not ‘Santosh’ as written in a piece of paper found in his pocket, “Santosh was awa-rded capital punishment for being an informer, others associated with him should stop being informers”.
Workshop held
UKHRUL, Jun 6:A three-day Workshop on Child Rights and Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2000 was organized at Ukhrul from June 3 to 5 at Tangkhul Theological Association conference hall.
The programmed was jointly organized by Participatory Action for Sustain- able Development Organization (PASDO) and Child Welfare Committee, Ukhrul with support from Department of Social Welfare, Manipuir and Child Rights and You (CRY) , Kolkota. The workshop was attend-ed by around 48 members from different NGOs, CBOs and Government officials.
ZSU appeals
IMPHAL, Jun 6: The Zeliangrong Students’ Union (ZSU), Barak Valley has appealed to the authorities concerned for disbursal of wages under NREGS to every deserving job card holders living in area from Phaitual to Barak along National Highway 53 in Tamenglong district either in kind or cash, reports our Jiribam correspondent.
The student body has also warned against partiality in disbursal of the wages and said it would sternly deal with the matter.
IMC notifies
IMPHAL, Jun 6: While informing shop-owners to register their commercial establishment so as to facili- tate issuance of licence, a statement of the Imphal Municipal Council issued by its Chairperson A Jiwan-lata Devi conveyed that appointment orders of two toll tax sites and nine parking slots have been annu- lled.
Asking shop-owners to complete registration procedures within June 30, the IMC cautioned that failure to comply would entail legal action under relevant laws.
With regard to the annulment of the toll tax and parking slots, the statement cautioned all concerned that in case of insistence on parking fees or toll tax collections by unauthorised agents the IMC should not be held responsible.
The annulment order was passed on March 28, 2008, the statement added.
Workshop
IMPHAL, Jun 6: North Eastern Industrial and Te-chnical Consultancy Orga- nisation Ltd (NEITCO), Gu-wahati will organise a one day workshop cum awareness building programme for growth of Micro Small Enterprises and creation of self employment in the sector at conference hall of Sta- te Guest House on June 9.
Governor SS Sidhu will inaugurate the programme as chief guest with Commerce and Industry Minis- ter Y Erabot also attending programme.
Book release
IMPHAL, Jun 6: A book authored by Dr Aheibam Rishikesh and entitled “kanglei Natta Thang-ta gee Ma-pham” has been released by Padmashree N Khelchandra Singh during a simple function at the Student Home of Manipur University today, said a release of national Research Centre, Canchipur.
Environment Day
IMPHAL, Jun 6: The Socio Economic & Environmental Development Organisation, Takyel and Heirok Zonal Council of AISF observed ‘World Environment Day’ at Takyel and Heirok Part-I respectively yesterday.
AMSU appeals
IMPHAL, Jun 6: All Ma-nipur Students’ Union (AMSU) urged the students’ union and teachers of Imphal College to lift the ongoing boycott in the interest of the students’ career. The students’ body also urged the Govt to bring a solution arising out of re-posting of T Thoiba as Psrincipal in the college.
Naturopathy prog
IMPHAL, Jun 6: A two day naturopathy awareness programme for women will be organised by the Human Development Organisation, Moirangkhom under the sponsorship of NIN, Pune at Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai on June 8 and 9, conveyed a release.
Essay compt on corruption
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 6: A state level essay competition on the topic “Fight Against Corruption” for graduate and post graduate students will be organised under the aegis of the Senior Citizens for Society.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here today, coordinator of Senior Citizens for Society Dr Moirangthem Nara said that the essay competition is under its campaign ag-ainst corruption.
He said that interested students may submit their entries on or before June 18 at the office of the society located at Nagamapal RIMS corner. The entries may be in English or Manipuri but should not exceed 2000 words, he explained.
The best three entries will be awarded cash prizes of Rs 2000, Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively besides certificates. The next best two entries will receive consolation prize of Rs 700 each, he said.
Prizes will be distributed on June 22 at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound. During the prize distribution which would also feature cultural programmes, the prize winning participants will be given the chance to read out their essays, Dr Nara said.
Taking part in the press meet, president of the society N Binoy said that the essay competition is aimed at assessing the views and opinions of students on corruption and to generate certain ideas on anti-corruption movement.
Binoy said that the initiative is aimed at genera- ting certain ideas which would help save Manipur.
Awareness camp
IMPHAL, Jun 6: The Orchid Foundation, Sagol- band Nepra Menjor Mam-ang Leikai, Imphal West will organise a “2-day Natu-ro-pathic Awareness Camp” on Jun 9 and 10 at Khong-man Zone-II, under the sponsorship of NIN, Pune, informed a release issued by Orchid Foundation president W Sunil Singh.
Resource persons from different institutions will deliver talks on naturecure and yoga, the release said.
Flower show
IMPHAL, Jun 6: A flower show cum seminar will be organised at Thoubal Mela ground on June 12 and 13 under the aegis of Horticulture Dept, said a release while intimating all those interested to participate in the show to contact District Officer, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Thoubal.
Friday, June 6, 2008
manipur news
VMP appeals
IMPHAL, Jun 5: Condem-ning the excesses commit- ted by armed cadres of KNF (MC) toward the poor and needy villagers of Kanga-thei Kom village, Volunta- ry Mission for Poor (VMP), Palace Gate has appealed to all the Komrem local churches/ religious sectors and public to uphold in their prayers for the early recovery of he five victims who were beaten up blue and black by KNF (MC) cadres somewhere in Chu-rachandpur. In a statement, VMP secretary further appealed to all concerned to ensure such incident do not recur in the future, saying that any outfit which upholds the ideology of ‘power alone is the key for solution’ will never succeed in their mission because ‘power without justice is only violent.
Youth award
IMPHAL, Jun 5: Nehru Yuva Kendra, Chandel has invited application from district level youth clubs and individuals for conferring Youth Club and Indivi- duals awards under the scheme of Youth Award, 2007-08. Interested persons may contact the office of the District Youth Co-ordinator, NYK Chan-del for further details in this regard. The last date of submission of application is June 30, 2008.
Inaugurated
IMPHAL, Jun 5: A new office building of MSF Jiri Branch has been inaugurated today by SDC Jiri Md Jahurddin, reports our Jiri-bam correspondent. Oath taking ceremony of the newly elected office bearers of the student body for the tenure 2008-09 has also been performed at Jiri Town Hall. M Ranjit and Kh Sanjit were sworn in as the new president and general secretary respectively.
Electrocuted
IMPHAL, Jun 5: One Md Kora (50) s/o late Ahmad of Khurai Heikrumakhong Khomidok Masjid Maning Leikai was electrocuted at about 9.30 am today.
The tragic incident took place at Khomidok Umang Leikai when Md Kora was transporting GI sheets on a rickshaw. He got electrocuted as the GI sheets came into contact with a HT power line.
Infant body found
IMPHAL, Jun 5:Body of a new born baby was found abandoned near the gate of Officers’ Club, Lamphelpat this morning. Lamphel police have picked up the body and deposited it at RIMS morgue.
Body taken
IMPHAL, Jun 5: The body of Pukhrambam Nanao alias Ibungo of Nambol Pukhrambam Leikai who was reportedly shot dead by a combined force of Police Commandos and 12 MLI during an encounter at Narankonjil Thongkhong Takhellambam Konjil under Wangoi Police Station at around 8.58 pm of May 31 has been taken away by his family members today.
UG cadres held
IMPHAL, Jun 5: One PULF cadre identified as Md Razauddin (22) s/o Md Kheiruddin of Keirao was apprehended by troops of 32 AR during an operation conducted at Lilong Turel Ahanbi area yesterday, informed an AR PRO release adding that the cadre was handed over to Lilong police station.
In another incident, troops of 12 Maratha Light Infantry arrested one PLA cadre during an operation in Patsoi area yesterday.
The individual identified as S/S Sgt Samananda alias Dinesh (23) s/o Manathon of Heibongpokpi was handed over to Patsoi police station yesterday, added the release.
Students feted
IMPHAL, Jun 5: A felicitation porgramme in honour of the successful students of Model English School, Sinakeithei, Ukhrul in this year’s HSLC exam conducted by the BSEM was held in the school chapel hall on May 31, informed a release.
The felicitation function was attended by church leaders, village leaders, school board members, teachers, students, parents and well wishers, it added.
ICTA complaint
IMPHAL, Jun 5: a complaint has been lodged at Singjamei police station, kakwa against the Principal in-charge of Imphal College T Thoiba and some other individuals for allegedly tearing off College prospectus 2008, damaging College property and tarnishing image of the institution, said a release of Imphal College Teachers’ Association.
Culvert caution
IMPHAL, Jun 5: Informing to all concerned that the culvert at near Henbung village Tea Garden on the Maram-Imphal section of the National Highway 39 has been damaged thereby posing danger, Executive Engineer of NH Division-I has urged for maximum caution and drive slowly in order to avoid mishaps.
SC/ST training programme
IMPHAL, Jun 5: Job seekers belonging to the SC/ST category and interested in undergoing training in typing, shorthard, general knowledge, english etc under the 9th phase of Special Coaching Scheme 2008-09 sponsored by the Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour, New Delhi are informed to contact Sub-Regional Employment Officer, Coaching cum Guidance Centre for SC/ST, Imphal (Lamphelpat) for detailed information on he training programme.
Qualification of desirous individuals should be matriculate and above and registered with local employment exchange, said a release adding applications for the 11 month training course should be submitted within June 24.
Orientation programme ends
IMPHAL, Jun 5: The 3rd orientation training programme on Educational Technology (Audio visual aids) for schools teachers which was organised by the Directorate of SCERT since May 31 at the EDUSAT hall of SCERT in DM College campus concluded today.
According to a statement issued by the Audio Visual Officer (SCERT) the objective of the training programme is to orientate the teachers on importance of ET (audio visual aids) in the present trend of education system.
In all 35 teachers participated at the training programme conducted under the supervision of 7 resource persons.
Aqua training
IMPHAL, Jun 5: training programme for fish farmers would be conducted by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Utlou from June 9 to 13 and June 16 to 20 for which interested fish farmers are informed to formally apply to the Programme Coordinator of KVK, Bishnupur.
The training programme would cover disease control measures in aqua farms starting from June 9 and on culture practices of monopterus albus (ngaprum) from June 16.
The training programme was supposed to be conducted in May, added a KVK release.
Senapati agents
IMPHAL, Jun 5: PDS, APL, BPL and AAY rice agents of Karong, mao and Tadubi assembly constituencies in Senapati district are informed to deposit advance money to LDC/FCS Senapati RK Chinglen for release of rice for the months of April and June.
A release issued by the Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Kesarwani further conveyed that those agents who do not deposit the advance money within June 10 would be barred from procuring/lifting their rice quota.
IMPHAL, Jun 5: Condem-ning the excesses commit- ted by armed cadres of KNF (MC) toward the poor and needy villagers of Kanga-thei Kom village, Volunta- ry Mission for Poor (VMP), Palace Gate has appealed to all the Komrem local churches/ religious sectors and public to uphold in their prayers for the early recovery of he five victims who were beaten up blue and black by KNF (MC) cadres somewhere in Chu-rachandpur. In a statement, VMP secretary further appealed to all concerned to ensure such incident do not recur in the future, saying that any outfit which upholds the ideology of ‘power alone is the key for solution’ will never succeed in their mission because ‘power without justice is only violent.
Youth award
IMPHAL, Jun 5: Nehru Yuva Kendra, Chandel has invited application from district level youth clubs and individuals for conferring Youth Club and Indivi- duals awards under the scheme of Youth Award, 2007-08. Interested persons may contact the office of the District Youth Co-ordinator, NYK Chan-del for further details in this regard. The last date of submission of application is June 30, 2008.
Inaugurated
IMPHAL, Jun 5: A new office building of MSF Jiri Branch has been inaugurated today by SDC Jiri Md Jahurddin, reports our Jiri-bam correspondent. Oath taking ceremony of the newly elected office bearers of the student body for the tenure 2008-09 has also been performed at Jiri Town Hall. M Ranjit and Kh Sanjit were sworn in as the new president and general secretary respectively.
Electrocuted
IMPHAL, Jun 5: One Md Kora (50) s/o late Ahmad of Khurai Heikrumakhong Khomidok Masjid Maning Leikai was electrocuted at about 9.30 am today.
The tragic incident took place at Khomidok Umang Leikai when Md Kora was transporting GI sheets on a rickshaw. He got electrocuted as the GI sheets came into contact with a HT power line.
Infant body found
IMPHAL, Jun 5:Body of a new born baby was found abandoned near the gate of Officers’ Club, Lamphelpat this morning. Lamphel police have picked up the body and deposited it at RIMS morgue.
Body taken
IMPHAL, Jun 5: The body of Pukhrambam Nanao alias Ibungo of Nambol Pukhrambam Leikai who was reportedly shot dead by a combined force of Police Commandos and 12 MLI during an encounter at Narankonjil Thongkhong Takhellambam Konjil under Wangoi Police Station at around 8.58 pm of May 31 has been taken away by his family members today.
UG cadres held
IMPHAL, Jun 5: One PULF cadre identified as Md Razauddin (22) s/o Md Kheiruddin of Keirao was apprehended by troops of 32 AR during an operation conducted at Lilong Turel Ahanbi area yesterday, informed an AR PRO release adding that the cadre was handed over to Lilong police station.
In another incident, troops of 12 Maratha Light Infantry arrested one PLA cadre during an operation in Patsoi area yesterday.
The individual identified as S/S Sgt Samananda alias Dinesh (23) s/o Manathon of Heibongpokpi was handed over to Patsoi police station yesterday, added the release.
Students feted
IMPHAL, Jun 5: A felicitation porgramme in honour of the successful students of Model English School, Sinakeithei, Ukhrul in this year’s HSLC exam conducted by the BSEM was held in the school chapel hall on May 31, informed a release.
The felicitation function was attended by church leaders, village leaders, school board members, teachers, students, parents and well wishers, it added.
ICTA complaint
IMPHAL, Jun 5: a complaint has been lodged at Singjamei police station, kakwa against the Principal in-charge of Imphal College T Thoiba and some other individuals for allegedly tearing off College prospectus 2008, damaging College property and tarnishing image of the institution, said a release of Imphal College Teachers’ Association.
Culvert caution
IMPHAL, Jun 5: Informing to all concerned that the culvert at near Henbung village Tea Garden on the Maram-Imphal section of the National Highway 39 has been damaged thereby posing danger, Executive Engineer of NH Division-I has urged for maximum caution and drive slowly in order to avoid mishaps.
SC/ST training programme
IMPHAL, Jun 5: Job seekers belonging to the SC/ST category and interested in undergoing training in typing, shorthard, general knowledge, english etc under the 9th phase of Special Coaching Scheme 2008-09 sponsored by the Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour, New Delhi are informed to contact Sub-Regional Employment Officer, Coaching cum Guidance Centre for SC/ST, Imphal (Lamphelpat) for detailed information on he training programme.
Qualification of desirous individuals should be matriculate and above and registered with local employment exchange, said a release adding applications for the 11 month training course should be submitted within June 24.
Orientation programme ends
IMPHAL, Jun 5: The 3rd orientation training programme on Educational Technology (Audio visual aids) for schools teachers which was organised by the Directorate of SCERT since May 31 at the EDUSAT hall of SCERT in DM College campus concluded today.
According to a statement issued by the Audio Visual Officer (SCERT) the objective of the training programme is to orientate the teachers on importance of ET (audio visual aids) in the present trend of education system.
In all 35 teachers participated at the training programme conducted under the supervision of 7 resource persons.
Aqua training
IMPHAL, Jun 5: training programme for fish farmers would be conducted by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Utlou from June 9 to 13 and June 16 to 20 for which interested fish farmers are informed to formally apply to the Programme Coordinator of KVK, Bishnupur.
The training programme would cover disease control measures in aqua farms starting from June 9 and on culture practices of monopterus albus (ngaprum) from June 16.
The training programme was supposed to be conducted in May, added a KVK release.
Senapati agents
IMPHAL, Jun 5: PDS, APL, BPL and AAY rice agents of Karong, mao and Tadubi assembly constituencies in Senapati district are informed to deposit advance money to LDC/FCS Senapati RK Chinglen for release of rice for the months of April and June.
A release issued by the Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Kesarwani further conveyed that those agents who do not deposit the advance money within June 10 would be barred from procuring/lifting their rice quota.
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‘Release Ibopishak’
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Maintaining that Ningthoujam Ibopishak of Nambol Kongkham Mayai Leikai who was picked up by 12 Maratha Light Infantry on the intervening night of June 2 and 3 was an innocent married man having one daughter and two sons, Meitei Enat Yokhatpa Lup, Nambol urged the concerned authority to release him unconditionally at the earliest. Ibopishak is person who takes part in social activities of the area and he is the general secretary of Public Library Cum Information Centre, Nambol and a member of MYL, a press release said. Claiming that Ibopishak is their member, Nambol Area Veteran Sports Association also demanded for his early release.
UKLF warns
Expressing grief over the bashing up of five Kom villagers by KNF (MC) cadres for refusing to handover their NREGS job cards, UKLF Khulmigam has warned that they would declare the assaulters as anti-revolutionaries if they refuse to apologise to Kangathei villagers of Churachand-pur district according to Kuki custom. A statement issued by Information and Publicity Secretary of the outfit, James Bond urged KRSU to protest against the assault and seek clarification from KNF (MC) . The outfit also urged the KNF (MC) not to sow the seeds of distrust between different communities as well as to stop unbearable monetary demands.
KDO condemns
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Komrem Development Organisation (KREDO) expressed unhappiness over the torture of five Kangathei villagers by KNF (MC) for minor reasons which could be settled between themselves. The organisation also urged the KNF (MC) to honour the MoU singed between Komrem Union and Kuki Inpi Manipur that resolved in 1998 not to allow extortion of funds, taxes in cash or kind or harassment to any kindred. KDO also expressed dissatisfaction to the Indian Army for being remained as a mere spectator in the name of Suspension of Operation.
ATPHA boycotts
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Until the Government makes the arrangement for posting of a special doctor for issuing disability certificates or permanent attachment of the Hill District Medical Board, the All Tribal Physically Handicapped’ Association (ATPHA) has announced its decision of boycotting the assessment camp conducted by the Manipur State Medical Board for issuing disability certificate in the hill districts of Mani-pur. In a statement, ATPHA president Momo Tangtanga lamented that although the Association had submitted a memorandum to the Health Minister in this regard on April 21 this year, no positive response has been received so far.
While raising the demand for extending Old Age Pension benefits to persons with disabilities as per the relevant Act, the Association has also called upon all the District Social Welfare Officers concerned to attend their offices regularly as their irregularity has led to unnecessary delay in taking up developmental activities of the persons with disabilities.
Rally against UG demand
IMPHAL, Jun 4: A day after staging a Wakat Mee- pham, around 2000 workers who have been rendered jobless following closure of five brick fields located in and around Patsoi area over UG demand, took out a mass protest rally today.
Carrying placards and festoons in hands, the protestors took out the rally passing through different parts of Patsoi and Toubu-ngkhok area. Workers of HVM Brick Field, KBS Brick Field, MIS Brick Field, THNS Brick Field and TIS Brick Field participated in the protest rally.
After the rally, the pro-testors converged at Patsoi Lamkhai where a meeting was held . The meeting decided that all the workers would be going to their respective brick farms tomo- rrow to work and in case the brick fields were closed, then the workers would co-ntinue with their agitation.
Mrs Poumai
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The first ever Mrs Poumai contest would be organised on the occasion of the 5th general conference of Poumai Nao-tumai Me (Poumai Wom- en’s Organisation) at the indoor stadium of Senapati district headquarters on June 12. Release of souvenir, cassette and the general assembly election of PNM would be the other highlights of the event, accord- ing to a statement issued by publicity and information secretary of Poumai Nao-tumai Me (PNM) Elizabeth Dziizhii.
ZU AMN decries
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur and Naga- land) appealed the general public to condemn tooth and nail to malpractices of the Government and inhuman act carried out by armed groups in the State. Maintaining that corruption is deep rooted in the State, ZU AMN asserted that a public uprising is a must on the lines of June uprising and Manorama uprising to uproot these social evils.
‘Punish goons’
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Earth Care Foundation condemned the firing and bashing up of Mutum Heramani by some persons said to be Police commandos after his truck hit a Swift car on June 1. The organisation also urged the Government to take action against the culprits who were involved in the incident.
Oil price
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Decrying against the price hike of petroleum products and LPG, CPI Manipur State Council decided to join the nation-wide agitation of the party to be staged from June 5 to 11. The party will also decide a stand against the hike at the function to be organised on June 6 on Food Security, a press release said.
Sit-in staged
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Womenfolk of Phoubakchao Awang Meira Paibi, Phoubakchao Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi, Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi, Sekmaijin Bazar Meira Paibi and Sekmaijin Wangma Meira Paibi staged a sit-in-protest today at Sekmaijin Bazar demanding unconditional release of Sapamcha Kangleipal.
Veterinary prog
IMPHAL, Jun 4: United Committee Manipur in collaboration with Komrem Students’ Union organised a one-day veterinery awareness cum vaccination programme at Sinam Kom village of Senapati district today. The programme was sponsored by State Veterinary and Animal Husbandary Services.
Youth awards
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Nehru Yuva Kendra informed the intending Youth Clubs/Mahila Mandals of Sadar Hills to apply for the awards of outstanding youth club and individual youth awards for the year 2008-09. Last date of prescribed proforma is June 30, said a press release.
Felicitation
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Zeme Naga Council, Manipur (ZNCM) felicitated the successful candidates with flying colours in the BOSEM, CBSE and COHSEM examinations in a function organised at Tamenglong headquarters on May 30.
The council also congratulated Armstrong and Jeremiah of Tousem sub-division for their success in UPSC examination and Kiga of Tousem sub-division for his selection as ASI in State Government service.
Blood donation
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Voluntary Help Unit Committee in collaboration with RIMS Hospital Blood Bank will organise a voluntary blood donation camp in connection with the observance of June uprising on June 18.
Donors may contact to 9856186515, 9856432269, 9856560977 for registration, said a press release.
SHG programme
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The two day ‘management programme for self help group and coordination committee members’ programme of SHgs held at Khurai Chingabam Leikai concluded today. The closing ceremony of the programme organised jointly by ICM, NCUI women’s Cooperative Education Project, Imphal East and Khurai kendra SHG Cooperation Committee was held with Khurai AC’s MLA Dr N Bijoy Chairman of ICM (Imphal) Kh Borkeshore Singh and member of Chingabam Leikai Zilla Parishad A Ibomcha Singh as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Meritorious students
IMPHAL, Jun 4 : The Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) will felicitate top three mark scorers from each of the districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur in the HSLC examination 2008 on June 11 for which eligible students are informed to submit relevant documents within June 7 at the Khuman Lampak Bus Terminus office of ICHAM in between 10 am to 4 pm. The felicitation programme was previously scheduled for June 7.
CPI plans protest
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The manipur State Council of Communist party of India had proclaimed that it would support and take part in any mode of agitation launched nationwide by its national organisation and other left parties from June 5 till 11 against the hike in prices of petroleum products. During the Food Security Day observance of the CPI to be held on June 6 at Gandhi memorial Hall here, the party would take a firm decision against the fuel price hike. A decision by the UPA Cabinet this afternoon had increased the price of petrol by Rs 5 per litre, with Rs 3 for diesel for the same quantity and LPG by Rs 50 per cylinder.
Rev Poulian expires
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA) Centre Church Pator, Rev K Poulian passed away this afternoon at around 1:05 pm. He is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters. His funeral service will be held on June 5 at 1:30 pm at Namdulong Baptist Church.
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Maintaining that Ningthoujam Ibopishak of Nambol Kongkham Mayai Leikai who was picked up by 12 Maratha Light Infantry on the intervening night of June 2 and 3 was an innocent married man having one daughter and two sons, Meitei Enat Yokhatpa Lup, Nambol urged the concerned authority to release him unconditionally at the earliest. Ibopishak is person who takes part in social activities of the area and he is the general secretary of Public Library Cum Information Centre, Nambol and a member of MYL, a press release said. Claiming that Ibopishak is their member, Nambol Area Veteran Sports Association also demanded for his early release.
UKLF warns
Expressing grief over the bashing up of five Kom villagers by KNF (MC) cadres for refusing to handover their NREGS job cards, UKLF Khulmigam has warned that they would declare the assaulters as anti-revolutionaries if they refuse to apologise to Kangathei villagers of Churachand-pur district according to Kuki custom. A statement issued by Information and Publicity Secretary of the outfit, James Bond urged KRSU to protest against the assault and seek clarification from KNF (MC) . The outfit also urged the KNF (MC) not to sow the seeds of distrust between different communities as well as to stop unbearable monetary demands.
KDO condemns
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Komrem Development Organisation (KREDO) expressed unhappiness over the torture of five Kangathei villagers by KNF (MC) for minor reasons which could be settled between themselves. The organisation also urged the KNF (MC) to honour the MoU singed between Komrem Union and Kuki Inpi Manipur that resolved in 1998 not to allow extortion of funds, taxes in cash or kind or harassment to any kindred. KDO also expressed dissatisfaction to the Indian Army for being remained as a mere spectator in the name of Suspension of Operation.
ATPHA boycotts
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Until the Government makes the arrangement for posting of a special doctor for issuing disability certificates or permanent attachment of the Hill District Medical Board, the All Tribal Physically Handicapped’ Association (ATPHA) has announced its decision of boycotting the assessment camp conducted by the Manipur State Medical Board for issuing disability certificate in the hill districts of Mani-pur. In a statement, ATPHA president Momo Tangtanga lamented that although the Association had submitted a memorandum to the Health Minister in this regard on April 21 this year, no positive response has been received so far.
While raising the demand for extending Old Age Pension benefits to persons with disabilities as per the relevant Act, the Association has also called upon all the District Social Welfare Officers concerned to attend their offices regularly as their irregularity has led to unnecessary delay in taking up developmental activities of the persons with disabilities.
Rally against UG demand
IMPHAL, Jun 4: A day after staging a Wakat Mee- pham, around 2000 workers who have been rendered jobless following closure of five brick fields located in and around Patsoi area over UG demand, took out a mass protest rally today.
Carrying placards and festoons in hands, the protestors took out the rally passing through different parts of Patsoi and Toubu-ngkhok area. Workers of HVM Brick Field, KBS Brick Field, MIS Brick Field, THNS Brick Field and TIS Brick Field participated in the protest rally.
After the rally, the pro-testors converged at Patsoi Lamkhai where a meeting was held . The meeting decided that all the workers would be going to their respective brick farms tomo- rrow to work and in case the brick fields were closed, then the workers would co-ntinue with their agitation.
Mrs Poumai
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The first ever Mrs Poumai contest would be organised on the occasion of the 5th general conference of Poumai Nao-tumai Me (Poumai Wom- en’s Organisation) at the indoor stadium of Senapati district headquarters on June 12. Release of souvenir, cassette and the general assembly election of PNM would be the other highlights of the event, accord- ing to a statement issued by publicity and information secretary of Poumai Nao-tumai Me (PNM) Elizabeth Dziizhii.
ZU AMN decries
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur and Naga- land) appealed the general public to condemn tooth and nail to malpractices of the Government and inhuman act carried out by armed groups in the State. Maintaining that corruption is deep rooted in the State, ZU AMN asserted that a public uprising is a must on the lines of June uprising and Manorama uprising to uproot these social evils.
‘Punish goons’
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Earth Care Foundation condemned the firing and bashing up of Mutum Heramani by some persons said to be Police commandos after his truck hit a Swift car on June 1. The organisation also urged the Government to take action against the culprits who were involved in the incident.
Oil price
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Decrying against the price hike of petroleum products and LPG, CPI Manipur State Council decided to join the nation-wide agitation of the party to be staged from June 5 to 11. The party will also decide a stand against the hike at the function to be organised on June 6 on Food Security, a press release said.
Sit-in staged
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Womenfolk of Phoubakchao Awang Meira Paibi, Phoubakchao Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi, Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi, Sekmaijin Bazar Meira Paibi and Sekmaijin Wangma Meira Paibi staged a sit-in-protest today at Sekmaijin Bazar demanding unconditional release of Sapamcha Kangleipal.
Veterinary prog
IMPHAL, Jun 4: United Committee Manipur in collaboration with Komrem Students’ Union organised a one-day veterinery awareness cum vaccination programme at Sinam Kom village of Senapati district today. The programme was sponsored by State Veterinary and Animal Husbandary Services.
Youth awards
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Nehru Yuva Kendra informed the intending Youth Clubs/Mahila Mandals of Sadar Hills to apply for the awards of outstanding youth club and individual youth awards for the year 2008-09. Last date of prescribed proforma is June 30, said a press release.
Felicitation
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Zeme Naga Council, Manipur (ZNCM) felicitated the successful candidates with flying colours in the BOSEM, CBSE and COHSEM examinations in a function organised at Tamenglong headquarters on May 30.
The council also congratulated Armstrong and Jeremiah of Tousem sub-division for their success in UPSC examination and Kiga of Tousem sub-division for his selection as ASI in State Government service.
Blood donation
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Voluntary Help Unit Committee in collaboration with RIMS Hospital Blood Bank will organise a voluntary blood donation camp in connection with the observance of June uprising on June 18.
Donors may contact to 9856186515, 9856432269, 9856560977 for registration, said a press release.
SHG programme
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The two day ‘management programme for self help group and coordination committee members’ programme of SHgs held at Khurai Chingabam Leikai concluded today. The closing ceremony of the programme organised jointly by ICM, NCUI women’s Cooperative Education Project, Imphal East and Khurai kendra SHG Cooperation Committee was held with Khurai AC’s MLA Dr N Bijoy Chairman of ICM (Imphal) Kh Borkeshore Singh and member of Chingabam Leikai Zilla Parishad A Ibomcha Singh as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Meritorious students
IMPHAL, Jun 4 : The Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) will felicitate top three mark scorers from each of the districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur in the HSLC examination 2008 on June 11 for which eligible students are informed to submit relevant documents within June 7 at the Khuman Lampak Bus Terminus office of ICHAM in between 10 am to 4 pm. The felicitation programme was previously scheduled for June 7.
CPI plans protest
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The manipur State Council of Communist party of India had proclaimed that it would support and take part in any mode of agitation launched nationwide by its national organisation and other left parties from June 5 till 11 against the hike in prices of petroleum products. During the Food Security Day observance of the CPI to be held on June 6 at Gandhi memorial Hall here, the party would take a firm decision against the fuel price hike. A decision by the UPA Cabinet this afternoon had increased the price of petrol by Rs 5 per litre, with Rs 3 for diesel for the same quantity and LPG by Rs 50 per cylinder.
Rev Poulian expires
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA) Centre Church Pator, Rev K Poulian passed away this afternoon at around 1:05 pm. He is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters. His funeral service will be held on June 5 at 1:30 pm at Namdulong Baptist Church.
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Patsoi brick kilns closed
IMPHAL, Jun 3: Following huge monetary demands made by UG groups, all the brick kilns located in Patsoi have been closed down from today.
Consequent upon closure of the brick kilns, the labourers who have been left without any work staged wakat meepham at the gates of their respective brick farms today.
During the protest sitting which began at about 7.30 am and continued till 4 pm, the brick farm labourers put up festoons and banners which read as, “Withdraw monetary demands from brick farms”, “Don’t starve labourers”, “Don’t cease brick kilns’ etc.
Bandh called off
IMPHAL, Jun 3: The indefinite Tidim road bandh called against the alleged callous attitude of the Government towards the five individuals who have gone blind after undergoing cataract operation during an eye camp organised by the District Blindness Control Society, Bishnupur on February 23 last year with effect from June 3 midnight has been called off for some time.
A press release issued by the JAC constituted in this connection informed that the decision to call off the bandh was adopted following an understanding with Health Minister Ph Parijat.
Students protest
IMPHAL, Jun 3: Demanding unconditional release of MAFYF president Sapam-cha Kangleipal who has been charged with sedition and lodged in jail under NSA as well as in protest of the firing incidents causing grievous injuries to two students namely Ranjit and Jackie Chan by police commandos, students of CC Hr Secondary School and TG Higher Secondary School today demonstrated.
5 NPCM men, one PREPAK cadre held
IMPHAL, Jun 3: Five cadres of the newly founded United Naga People’s Council (NPCM) have been arrested by Imphal East commandos from different places today, informed a release issued by Addl SP Imphal East Md Quayamuddin Shah.
At about 10 am, Awungshi Danny (31) s/o Awaungshi Kahaoshan of Sorbung village, Ukhrul was arrested from Checkon tribal colony along with one .36 HE hand grenade. Another NPCM cadre identified as Simcon Athing Kasar alias Adam Kasara (32) s/o Kasar Solikap alias Sathing of Khangkhui village, Ukhrul was pulled up from a rented house of Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai along with one 9 mm pistol loaded with 5 rounds.
In the second incident, a combined force of Imphal East commandos and 32 AR apprehended three more NPCM cadres from Lamlong Bazar along with one hand grenade and three demand letters at about 12.20 pm.
The three NPCM cadres are identified as Ningshen Like-son (32) s/o N Benjamin of Tarong Kasom Khullen, Ngangbam Mangil alias Anand alias Bochanao alias Bungocha (20) s/o late Chandrahas of Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai and Mayarngam Muivah alias Christopher (23) s/o late M Khashim Muivah of Moirei village, Ukhrul, added the release.
Meanwhile a press release issued by SP Imphal West L Kailun informed that a PREPAK activist was arrested by Imphal West commandos from RIMS crossing, Lamphel at about 6.10 am today. The PREPAK activist has been identified as Yangambam Tomba (32) s/o Irabot of Thambalkhong Laishram Leikai, it added.
DC Ukhrul hailed
IMPHAL, Jun 3: The Tangkhul Naga Long Ukhrul and Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong Ukhrul have conveyed gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul district for construction of an inter-village road from Kaphang to Khamasom Phungdhar and a reservoir tank at Shekazhie Ayi under BADP. A press release issued by the two bodies further appealed to the DC to release the sanctioned amount at the earliest.
Deceased identified
IMPHAL, Jun 3: The two individuals shot dead by unidentified persons at Bamdiyar last night have been identified as Ngangom Pinku alias Bicky (26) s/o late Bimol of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai and Heisnam Ibungo alias Bhai alias Somokanta s/o late Kumar of Keishamthong Irom Pukhri Mapal.
In 2001, Pinku was apprehended by security forces on the suspicion of being a KYKL cadre. About three years back, he was again arrested by commandos and was imprisoned under NSA.
Pinku and his wife went to his aunt’s place at Yaiskul Nambul Mapal last afternoon. He was abducted from near the gate of his aunt by two persons in civies who came in a Maruti car, disclosed his wife Rupo Devi.
Both the corpse have been handed over to family members after post mortem at RIMS today.
Meanwhile, post mortem examination of the decayed corpse recovered from Imphal river near Kourou Loukon on May 31 was conducted today at RIMS as an unclaimed body.
Graft noose
IMPHAL, Jun 3: Assam Education Minister Ripun Bora was arrested by Delhi police on Tuesday evening for allegedly trying to bribe the cops, reports NNN. The sources said that the Minister was in New Delhi and that he was supposed to fly back to Assam today evening. Sources further informed that a Guwahati based vernacular journalist was also arrested along with the Minister. The Minister tried to bribe the CBI officer through the journalist and they were caught red handed, said the sources.
IMPHAL, Jun 3: Following huge monetary demands made by UG groups, all the brick kilns located in Patsoi have been closed down from today.
Consequent upon closure of the brick kilns, the labourers who have been left without any work staged wakat meepham at the gates of their respective brick farms today.
During the protest sitting which began at about 7.30 am and continued till 4 pm, the brick farm labourers put up festoons and banners which read as, “Withdraw monetary demands from brick farms”, “Don’t starve labourers”, “Don’t cease brick kilns’ etc.
Bandh called off
IMPHAL, Jun 3: The indefinite Tidim road bandh called against the alleged callous attitude of the Government towards the five individuals who have gone blind after undergoing cataract operation during an eye camp organised by the District Blindness Control Society, Bishnupur on February 23 last year with effect from June 3 midnight has been called off for some time.
A press release issued by the JAC constituted in this connection informed that the decision to call off the bandh was adopted following an understanding with Health Minister Ph Parijat.
Students protest
IMPHAL, Jun 3: Demanding unconditional release of MAFYF president Sapam-cha Kangleipal who has been charged with sedition and lodged in jail under NSA as well as in protest of the firing incidents causing grievous injuries to two students namely Ranjit and Jackie Chan by police commandos, students of CC Hr Secondary School and TG Higher Secondary School today demonstrated.
5 NPCM men, one PREPAK cadre held
IMPHAL, Jun 3: Five cadres of the newly founded United Naga People’s Council (NPCM) have been arrested by Imphal East commandos from different places today, informed a release issued by Addl SP Imphal East Md Quayamuddin Shah.
At about 10 am, Awungshi Danny (31) s/o Awaungshi Kahaoshan of Sorbung village, Ukhrul was arrested from Checkon tribal colony along with one .36 HE hand grenade. Another NPCM cadre identified as Simcon Athing Kasar alias Adam Kasara (32) s/o Kasar Solikap alias Sathing of Khangkhui village, Ukhrul was pulled up from a rented house of Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai along with one 9 mm pistol loaded with 5 rounds.
In the second incident, a combined force of Imphal East commandos and 32 AR apprehended three more NPCM cadres from Lamlong Bazar along with one hand grenade and three demand letters at about 12.20 pm.
The three NPCM cadres are identified as Ningshen Like-son (32) s/o N Benjamin of Tarong Kasom Khullen, Ngangbam Mangil alias Anand alias Bochanao alias Bungocha (20) s/o late Chandrahas of Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai and Mayarngam Muivah alias Christopher (23) s/o late M Khashim Muivah of Moirei village, Ukhrul, added the release.
Meanwhile a press release issued by SP Imphal West L Kailun informed that a PREPAK activist was arrested by Imphal West commandos from RIMS crossing, Lamphel at about 6.10 am today. The PREPAK activist has been identified as Yangambam Tomba (32) s/o Irabot of Thambalkhong Laishram Leikai, it added.
DC Ukhrul hailed
IMPHAL, Jun 3: The Tangkhul Naga Long Ukhrul and Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong Ukhrul have conveyed gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul district for construction of an inter-village road from Kaphang to Khamasom Phungdhar and a reservoir tank at Shekazhie Ayi under BADP. A press release issued by the two bodies further appealed to the DC to release the sanctioned amount at the earliest.
Deceased identified
IMPHAL, Jun 3: The two individuals shot dead by unidentified persons at Bamdiyar last night have been identified as Ngangom Pinku alias Bicky (26) s/o late Bimol of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai and Heisnam Ibungo alias Bhai alias Somokanta s/o late Kumar of Keishamthong Irom Pukhri Mapal.
In 2001, Pinku was apprehended by security forces on the suspicion of being a KYKL cadre. About three years back, he was again arrested by commandos and was imprisoned under NSA.
Pinku and his wife went to his aunt’s place at Yaiskul Nambul Mapal last afternoon. He was abducted from near the gate of his aunt by two persons in civies who came in a Maruti car, disclosed his wife Rupo Devi.
Both the corpse have been handed over to family members after post mortem at RIMS today.
Meanwhile, post mortem examination of the decayed corpse recovered from Imphal river near Kourou Loukon on May 31 was conducted today at RIMS as an unclaimed body.
Graft noose
IMPHAL, Jun 3: Assam Education Minister Ripun Bora was arrested by Delhi police on Tuesday evening for allegedly trying to bribe the cops, reports NNN. The sources said that the Minister was in New Delhi and that he was supposed to fly back to Assam today evening. Sources further informed that a Guwahati based vernacular journalist was also arrested along with the Minister. The Minister tried to bribe the CBI officer through the journalist and they were caught red handed, said the sources.
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ZSU concerned over work quality
IMPHAL, May 31: The Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Temenglong district and Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Tamei area have conveyed deep concern over the bridge construction work along New Katang to Dikiuram road which connects Manipur with Nagaland.
During a visit to the work site by a team of ZSU volunteers yesterday, it was found that unskilled labourers were being engaged for the bridge construction work without any guidance from engineers, conveyed a ZSU release.
The foundation for the pillars of the bridge was also found on the sandy soil, not reaching up to the stable soil. Moreover, one pillar was found leaning towards Barak river. Taking strong exception to the alleged lack of quality in the bridge construction work and failure on the part of the Works Department to monitor the construction work, the student body has sought attention of the Works Minister as well as the local MLA to look into the matter and to take up corrective measures.
Workshop concludes
IMPHAL, May 31: Along with valedicatory function of the non-residential arts and cultural workshop being organised by PEACE Thoubal since April 10, the second foun- dation day of PEACE was observed at Thoubal Waikhom Lampak today.
Health Minister Ph Parijat Singh, Joint Director of Art and Culture Dr K Subita and ex-Minister N Nara attended the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively. Performance of Pung Cholom, Maibi Jagoi, Wari Liba and Lairik Haiba among other cultural items were the main highlights of the function.
All parties meet
IMPHAL, May 31: Follo-wing a special petition filed by the Indo-Myanmar Tri-bal Development Associa- tion before the Supreme Court challenging the ordi-nance of the Union Govern- ment which excluded Mani-pur from the delimitation exercise, a meeting of all political parties was held this evening.
The meeting presided by Chief Minister O Ibobi re-solved to defend the ordi- nance through legal means.
The meeting studied all possible legal means to fight the petition. At present, the Supreme Court is on vacation. It will be back to business on July 7.
Official post
IMPHAL, May 31: The Go-vernment of Manipur has today ordered appointment of Dr W Motilal as Director (Health) and Dr S Biren as Director of Family Welfare.
Computer prog
IMPHAL, May 31: One week training programme on computer familiarisation for Government employees of Manipur will be organised by MANITRON at its premises, informed a release. The training programme will be opened by the Minister of Commerce and Industries at 9.30 am of June 2, added the release.
Death condoled
IMPHAL, May 31: Members of govening body, teaching and non-teaching staff and students’ union of Jiri College have condoled the death of S Ajit Singh who killed in a tragic road accident on May 29. Ajit was the principal of the college, reports our Jiribam correspondent.
Heirok Pradhan clarifies
IMPHAL, May 31: On the news report that a leech was found in the tap water supplied by Heirok water supply plant, the Gram Panchayat of Heirok Part II has clarified that the leech was not from the water reservoir being used by the water supply plant.
A press release issued by the Pradhan of Heirok GP said that unauthorised connections and making holes in the main pipe line led to inflow of dirty water into the main pipe line. It was from this dirty water that the leech found its way to the tap water. The SO/Mohori of the water supply plant assured that all unauthorised connections will be removed and all the holes will be fitted with taps, conveyed the release. It further appealed to all the people of Heirok not to make unauthorised connections from the main pipe line.
MU appreciates MSF’s concern
IMPHAL, May 31: While appreciating the deep concern shown by the Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF) in the alleged anomalies in the question setting of the recently concluded BA/BCom 1st and 3rd year examinations, the MU authority said that it is investigating the matter very seriously regarding unitwise weightage of marks and syllabus. A press release issued by the MU PRO informed that the investigation by subject experts is coming to its final stage. Appropriate actions will be initiated against the erring persons after the investigation, it assured.
Stolen vehicle recovered
IMPHAL, May 31: The Jirighat Police in collaboration with Jiri Police have recovered one stolen auto-rickshaw (diesel-operated) bearing registeration no. AS11C-7643 yesterday from Mongbung, Jiri near Manipur Tea Estate, reports our Jiribam corres- pondent.
The joint police team have also apprehended the vehicle lifter identified as Muna Rabi Das (35) of Jirighat, Cachar district, Assam.
The autorickshaw belongs to one Babuchand Deb of Pailapool, Cachar.
While the recovered vehicle is being kept at Jirighat PS and the vehicle lifter has been taken into custody of Lakhipur Police Station.
TMNL office bearers
IMPHAL, May 31: The newly elected executive members of the Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) took charge of their posts during a function held at 2 pm today, informed a release.
The function was attended by representatives of different Tangkhul organisations, senior citizens and well-wishers.
The executive members including president Zanyo Varam and vice-president VV Ngam A Shatsang were elected after its 9th general election held on May 16, added the release.
Farmers appeal
IMPHAL, May 31: The All Manipur Joint Action Committee for Scheme of Debt Waiver and Debt Relief for Farmers, Langthabal has appealed to the Prime Minister to waive off all debts, loan amounts including overdue loans which were taken by its members till December 31, 2007.
A memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister appeal to avail complete loan and debt relief for all loans taken by members of the Committee as a special case for the border state of Manipur, conveyed a release.
Beneficiary list
IMPHAL, May 31: List of disabled beneficiaries belonging to Imphal West district selected for financial assistance under Economic Rehabilitation Programme 2007-08 may be obtained from the office of the District Social Welfare Office, Imphal West, said a notification issued by District Social Welfare Officer, Imphal West, Jiteshwar Keisham.
AZSU meet
IMPHAL, May 31: A parliament session of the All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AMN) will be held in Zeliangrong House, Tamenglong district Hqs on June 7, informed a release while inviting all constituent units to the session.
IGAR (S) rebuttal
IMPHAL, May 31: Reacting to the charges of UNLF and KYKL, PRO HQ IGAR (S) in a press rebuttal, said the Assam Rifles formations and units deployed in Manipur are carrying out counter insurgency/counter terrorist operations against all outlawed groups as per the policies of the Government.
False and baseless allegations made by terrorists groups are mainly to divert the attention of the public from their nefarious activities and continue with their agenda of carrying out extortion and depriving the State and public from the fruits of development, the PRO said, reiterating that the Assam Rifles troops will continue to carry out effective operations against all terrorists groups as per the laid down policies.
IMPHAL, May 31: The Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Temenglong district and Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Tamei area have conveyed deep concern over the bridge construction work along New Katang to Dikiuram road which connects Manipur with Nagaland.
During a visit to the work site by a team of ZSU volunteers yesterday, it was found that unskilled labourers were being engaged for the bridge construction work without any guidance from engineers, conveyed a ZSU release.
The foundation for the pillars of the bridge was also found on the sandy soil, not reaching up to the stable soil. Moreover, one pillar was found leaning towards Barak river. Taking strong exception to the alleged lack of quality in the bridge construction work and failure on the part of the Works Department to monitor the construction work, the student body has sought attention of the Works Minister as well as the local MLA to look into the matter and to take up corrective measures.
Workshop concludes
IMPHAL, May 31: Along with valedicatory function of the non-residential arts and cultural workshop being organised by PEACE Thoubal since April 10, the second foun- dation day of PEACE was observed at Thoubal Waikhom Lampak today.
Health Minister Ph Parijat Singh, Joint Director of Art and Culture Dr K Subita and ex-Minister N Nara attended the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively. Performance of Pung Cholom, Maibi Jagoi, Wari Liba and Lairik Haiba among other cultural items were the main highlights of the function.
All parties meet
IMPHAL, May 31: Follo-wing a special petition filed by the Indo-Myanmar Tri-bal Development Associa- tion before the Supreme Court challenging the ordi-nance of the Union Govern- ment which excluded Mani-pur from the delimitation exercise, a meeting of all political parties was held this evening.
The meeting presided by Chief Minister O Ibobi re-solved to defend the ordi- nance through legal means.
The meeting studied all possible legal means to fight the petition. At present, the Supreme Court is on vacation. It will be back to business on July 7.
Official post
IMPHAL, May 31: The Go-vernment of Manipur has today ordered appointment of Dr W Motilal as Director (Health) and Dr S Biren as Director of Family Welfare.
Computer prog
IMPHAL, May 31: One week training programme on computer familiarisation for Government employees of Manipur will be organised by MANITRON at its premises, informed a release. The training programme will be opened by the Minister of Commerce and Industries at 9.30 am of June 2, added the release.
Death condoled
IMPHAL, May 31: Members of govening body, teaching and non-teaching staff and students’ union of Jiri College have condoled the death of S Ajit Singh who killed in a tragic road accident on May 29. Ajit was the principal of the college, reports our Jiribam correspondent.
Heirok Pradhan clarifies
IMPHAL, May 31: On the news report that a leech was found in the tap water supplied by Heirok water supply plant, the Gram Panchayat of Heirok Part II has clarified that the leech was not from the water reservoir being used by the water supply plant.
A press release issued by the Pradhan of Heirok GP said that unauthorised connections and making holes in the main pipe line led to inflow of dirty water into the main pipe line. It was from this dirty water that the leech found its way to the tap water. The SO/Mohori of the water supply plant assured that all unauthorised connections will be removed and all the holes will be fitted with taps, conveyed the release. It further appealed to all the people of Heirok not to make unauthorised connections from the main pipe line.
MU appreciates MSF’s concern
IMPHAL, May 31: While appreciating the deep concern shown by the Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF) in the alleged anomalies in the question setting of the recently concluded BA/BCom 1st and 3rd year examinations, the MU authority said that it is investigating the matter very seriously regarding unitwise weightage of marks and syllabus. A press release issued by the MU PRO informed that the investigation by subject experts is coming to its final stage. Appropriate actions will be initiated against the erring persons after the investigation, it assured.
Stolen vehicle recovered
IMPHAL, May 31: The Jirighat Police in collaboration with Jiri Police have recovered one stolen auto-rickshaw (diesel-operated) bearing registeration no. AS11C-7643 yesterday from Mongbung, Jiri near Manipur Tea Estate, reports our Jiribam corres- pondent.
The joint police team have also apprehended the vehicle lifter identified as Muna Rabi Das (35) of Jirighat, Cachar district, Assam.
The autorickshaw belongs to one Babuchand Deb of Pailapool, Cachar.
While the recovered vehicle is being kept at Jirighat PS and the vehicle lifter has been taken into custody of Lakhipur Police Station.
TMNL office bearers
IMPHAL, May 31: The newly elected executive members of the Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) took charge of their posts during a function held at 2 pm today, informed a release.
The function was attended by representatives of different Tangkhul organisations, senior citizens and well-wishers.
The executive members including president Zanyo Varam and vice-president VV Ngam A Shatsang were elected after its 9th general election held on May 16, added the release.
Farmers appeal
IMPHAL, May 31: The All Manipur Joint Action Committee for Scheme of Debt Waiver and Debt Relief for Farmers, Langthabal has appealed to the Prime Minister to waive off all debts, loan amounts including overdue loans which were taken by its members till December 31, 2007.
A memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister appeal to avail complete loan and debt relief for all loans taken by members of the Committee as a special case for the border state of Manipur, conveyed a release.
Beneficiary list
IMPHAL, May 31: List of disabled beneficiaries belonging to Imphal West district selected for financial assistance under Economic Rehabilitation Programme 2007-08 may be obtained from the office of the District Social Welfare Office, Imphal West, said a notification issued by District Social Welfare Officer, Imphal West, Jiteshwar Keisham.
AZSU meet
IMPHAL, May 31: A parliament session of the All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AMN) will be held in Zeliangrong House, Tamenglong district Hqs on June 7, informed a release while inviting all constituent units to the session.
IGAR (S) rebuttal
IMPHAL, May 31: Reacting to the charges of UNLF and KYKL, PRO HQ IGAR (S) in a press rebuttal, said the Assam Rifles formations and units deployed in Manipur are carrying out counter insurgency/counter terrorist operations against all outlawed groups as per the policies of the Government.
False and baseless allegations made by terrorists groups are mainly to divert the attention of the public from their nefarious activities and continue with their agenda of carrying out extortion and depriving the State and public from the fruits of development, the PRO said, reiterating that the Assam Rifles troops will continue to carry out effective operations against all terrorists groups as per the laid down policies.
