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JAC condemns
IMPHAL, Apr 5: While strongly condemning the alleged denial of entry to the residence of Minister L Jayantakumar who is also the MLA of Keishamthong Assembly constituency by security personnel, the JAC Against the Brutal Killing of L Uttam Kumar has sought support and cooperation from the people of Manipur towards its movement for justice. A statement issued by the JAC conveyed that a large number of people including women went to meet Jayan-takumar at his residence at about 4 pm today. However, the people were not only denied meeting with the Mi- nister but also abused with unparliamentary words.
The JAC also accused Minister Jayantakumar of deliberately scheming to avoid meeting with the people. Reiterating that the JAC has made all preparations to launch more intense forms of agitation, the JAC decried the alleged physical abuse, arrest and harassment of the people of Keisham-thong A/C being perpetrated at the behest of Chief Minister O Ibobi in the aftermath of the killing of Longjam Uttam Kumar by police commandos clad in civilian clothes at his own home. The JAC also sought support and cooperation from the people and social organisations of the State towards its movement for justice.
Environmental awareness
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Apr 5: A one-day environmental awareness programme on ‘Solid Waste Management’ was held at Kangla Hall here today.
The programme was organised by All Manipur Progressive Farmers’ Association (AMPFA) under the sponsorship of Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB). MPCB chairman E Dwijamani Singh, MLA Th Lokeshore Singh and AMPFA president Joy Nongmaithem were respectively chief guest, president and guest of honour of the inaugural function of the programme. In his key note address, organisation secretary of AMPFA N Basanta observed that with development the number of commodities required and used by human beings has been increasing. However discarding or piling up of the waste materials generated from these commodities improperly gives a serious impact in environment. So proper identification of the waste materials and make arrangement for their disposal is essential. Assistant Environmental Engineer of MPCB S Premkanta pointed out that every year in India, 5000 tonne of plastics are used and out of this, around 2000 tonne are recyclable or reusable and the rest are not. Moreover, in India an individual uses around 4 kgs of plastic in a year on an average as against 20 kgs in other developed countries of the world. But the pertinent point here is that inspite of high level of plastic use in the developed countries, the level of pollution is less unlike in our country where people do not care about proper disposal of the plastic waste despite knowing its harmful impact on he environment. There has also been no solid waste treatment plant in the State so far, Premkanta said, while appealing to the people not to buy polythene bags for carrying things unless it is of milky colour. MPCB chairman MLA E Dwijamani called upon all the people in the State to act as an environmental activist and contribute their mite in the ongoing world-wide campaign for protection of the environment.
Cheiraoba in Jiri
IMPHAL, Apr 5: Pari Athouba Ningsing Lup will organise a ‘Nongpok Ning-thou Panthoibi Imagi Khu- bam’ on the auspicious day of Sajibu Nongma Panba (Meitei New Year) at Ningsingkhul, reports our Jiribam correspondent. Secretary of the Lup Th Somorendra has invited devotees from Jiri and Cachar to join the Cheiraoching Kaba traditional affair.
Mishap claims two lives
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Apr 5: Two persons including a six year old died following a head-on collision between a truck and maruti Van at Wangjing Boroi Makhong area in Thoubal district today afternoon.
According to information received by the press, the victims were occupants of the Maruti Van identified as driver of the Van Okram Ibosana (55) s/o (L) Iboton of Thoubal Ningombam and Nahakpam Ngamba (6) s/o Rajendro of Wangjing Lamding Kalikhong.
Ganja seized
IMPHAL, Apr 5: based on specific information troops of 13 Assam Rifles of Sector launched operation in the general area of Ringul and seized 250 kgs of ganja from an isolated hut today, said a release of PRO IGAR (S).
Informing that the owner of the hut managed to flee before arrival of the troops, the release stated that the recovered ganja had been handed over to authorities of Narcotics Control Bureau, Regional Unit Paona Bazar.
Quiz compt
IMPHAL, Apr 5: To coincide with the World Earth Day, 2008 observance, the Senapati District Students’ Association would be organising a District Level School Quiz competition at Mini Indoor Stadium, Senapati on April 22. The quiz competition to be held at the High School level will consist of General Knowledge, current affairs, etc. Cash reward of Rs 5000, Rs 3000 and Rs 2000 along with one Merit certificate each would be awarded to the first three toppers. The last date of registration for participation in the competition is April 15.
TSA ultimatum
IMPHAL, Apr 5: Stating that the Divisional Forest Office, Northern Division, Hqs Kangpokpi has been carrying out all its official works at Imphal with all the staff attending office at Imphal, the Thadou Students’ Association, Sadar Hills has served an ultimatum to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest to shift back the office at Kangpokpi within 10 days.
A press release issued by the TSA-SH cautioned that the State Government will be held responsible for any untoward incident that may arise from its failure to shift back the DFO office and other offices located in Sadar Hills to its original places within the deadline set.
CORE decries
IMPHAL, Apr 5: The Centre for Organisation Research and Education (CORE) has decried the failure of the State Government to provide the information it sought on police reforms and its commissions and authorities through the RTI.
A press release issued by CORE alleged that even as the State Government had submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court declaring constitution of the State Security Commission, State Level Police Complaint Authority and the District Level Police Complaint Authority in all districts of Manipur, no such commissions or authorities can be found in the State.
Yet, the State Information Commission has decided and instructed the State authority to provide the information CORE sought within two weeks, it informed.
CORE further noted that it is high time for the State authority to implement the affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court regarding police reform in public interest as well as for the end of justice.
Literary award
IMPHAL, Apr 5: The biennial Ningombam Pramodini Ningshing Sahitya Mana instituted by the Manipur Sahitya Samiti, Thoubal has been conferred to Arambam Memchoubi for poetry collection Idu Ningthou.
The award carrying a cash prize of Rs 8000, a shawl and a citation was presented to the writer during a simple function held YVU Bhavan, Thoubal today.
The award distribution ceremony was graced by noted writer Naorem Kalimohon, president of the Manipur Sahitya Samiti Moirangthem Rajendra and general secretary of the Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup Raghubir Thiyam as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

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