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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MEELAL appeals
IMPHAL, Apr 4: MEELAL expressed reservations over the detention of its Organisation Secretary Yanglem Biren on April 3 by police when he came to attain an important meeting of the organisation. Asserting that Meitei script is now being taught upto standard IV with the efforts of MEELAL, the organisation exhorted the State Police to treat the volunteers of the organisation well in future.
Centre helps
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Ahead of the forthcoming Cheiraoba festival, Friendship Centre, Manipur has donated 10 kgs of paneer to each of the orphanages located at Tera, Dewlahland and Ching-meirong Lei Ingkhol yesterday, informed a press release issued by the Centre.
Elementary teachers
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Salaries for the teachers of Elementary Schools under ZEO Wangoi will be disbursed on April 5 at 1st MR Ground at 10 am.
BJP Foundation Day
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Bharatiya Janata Party Manipur Pradesh will observe its 29th Foundation Day on April 6 at 11:30am at the State Party office, Nityaipat Chuthek.
Post vacant
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Manipur State Rural Roads Development Agency invites application from experienced and retired EEs, AEs Accountant and UDCs for vacant posts on contract basis. Last date of submission of application is April 19.
Bodies condemn
IMPHAL, Apr 4: The Zou Youth Organisation, Sugnu branch, the Zou Mothers’ Association and Zou Youth Association, Chandel district have joined the condemnation chorus against the killing of two Anal women––Snowy Anal and Lh Easther on March 21 at a place in Thoubal district. In a press release, the bodies decried the failure of the Chief Minister to fulfil his assurance to book the culprits within 48 hours. It further urged upon the authority concern to trace the killers and to book them under law at the earliest. The Zomi bodies also shared the sorrow and anguish of the bereaved families.
KSO decries
IMPHAL, Apr 4: The KSO Imphal branch has strongly condemned the KCP (MC), allegedly responsible for constant threats to the Director of RIMS. A press release issued by the student body decried that accusing the Director on unfounded grounds just for the sake of getting their hands into some easy money is very shameful and a matter of great concern for the general public. The KSO (IB) will not remain a mute spectator to the alleged multiple attempts on the life of Director L Fimate by certain UG elements. Asserting that Dr Fimate is a man of integrity, KSO (IB) remarked that it is unbecoming for the KCP (MC) to malign the image of Dr Fimate. It further appealed to all concerned to let the RIMS Director and all the staff work properly, free from any threat or fear.
Elders meet
IMPHAL, Apr 4: A workshop on Elders Meet of Women Artisans was opened today at MFDC complex today.
The workshop is being organised jointly by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts and the Manipur Film Development Corporation Limited.
The inaugural function of the workshop was graced by Padmasree MK Binodini, Chairperson of the Manipur State Commission for Women Dr Jamini and North East co-ordinator of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts Dr Kailash K Mishra as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Vehicle lifters held
JIRIBAM, Apr 4: Two vehicle lifters were nabbed by Jirighat police yesterday at the police check post while they were making their way towards Manipur from Silchar, police sources said.
A Maruti van bearing No. MZ-01-C 3258 stollen from Silchar was seized from the duo, who were identified as L Sunil (22) s/o L Suren of Kalinger Jiribum and H Inao (35) s/o H Bashi of Wangoi Imphal, said the OC of Jirighat, Yasin Ali.
Notably, H Inao works with Manipur Police Department bearing service No 0101287 and he is currently posted at Jiribum, the sources added.
Food festival
IMPHAL, Apr 4: With an aim to promote and popularise indigenous delicacies innovative Youth Development Association, RIMS Road in association with Department of Art & Culture will organise the 1st Manipur Chinjak (food) Festival from April 18 till 28 at GM Hall.
Indigenous food items of different communities in both veg and non-veg forms which include cooked/raw as well as juices would be showcased during the 10 day festival.
Cycles found
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Two cycles are in the custody of Manipur Security Service, PDA Complex after the same were found abandoned at near the entrance gate of RIMS Hospital and morgue gate on April 2 morning.
Owners may claim the cycle/s after furnishing prove of ownership within tomorrow failing which the cycles would be handed over to the police, the agency informed in a release.
Pay clearance
IMPHAL, Apr 4: The Government of Manipur has issued an order for release of salaries and pensions upto the month of March as well as certain other entitlements.
Shots fired
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Unidentified miscreants fired some shots at the Charangpat Mamang Leikai (Thoubal district) residence of Pradhan of Charangpat Gram Panchayat Pheiroijam Heramani (30) at around 10.30 pm yesterday.
One dies
IMPHAL, Apr 4: A youth identified as Thokchom Andy (17) s/o Th Biren of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai succumbed to ailments mysteriously at Raj Polyclinic, North AOC at about 5.30 pm today .
KNA suspends Tomba
S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Apr 4: The Kuki National Army today made it known to all concerned that financial demands made by an individual identified as Tomba Meetei in the name of Stanley Kuki, Accounts Officer KNO/KNA Division V is suspended with the deceased of Stanley Kuki.
Claiming further, a communique of the oganisation said KNO/KNA had severed its tie with Tomba and that concerned Government Departments have to now onwards deal all financial matters with Albert Kuki, AO Imphal. It also warn of adequate action if Tomba Meetei fails to surrender along with all the cash that he had collected within six days before the organization.
Science programme
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Manipur Science and Technology Council informed the students/schools concerned who have been selected for participation in the nine days Science Motivational Programme for talented students that the programme has been scheduled to be held between April 17 and 25 at the Conference Hall of the State Youth Centre, Khuman Lampak.
Participants will be provided accommodationa and food during the programme. Interested principals may contact to 9436081828.
AMCTA accuses
IMPHAL, Apr 4: All Mani-pur College Teachers’ Ass-
ociation (AMCTA) expres-sed dissatisfaction on Govt’s attitude in the appointment of Principals in-
charge.
Alleging that top brass in the Higher Education practise favouritism, AMCTA added that some principals in-charge are appointed through seniority basis while others through the guidelines of UGC, a press release said.
Aryan Theatre
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Aryan Theatre’s Saomdo will be telecast on DDK Imphal on April 5 at 6 pm. The play designed and directed by S Rajen has been adapted from Anton Chekov’s The Bear by O Mangi.
Valedictory function
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Progressive Artiste Laboratory Imphal will organise a valedictory function for research based training project on tribal music on April 6 at Friends English School, Ragailong. Tribal musical instruments will be displayed in an exhibition in this connection. PDA chairman Dr Kh Loken and former minister Gangmumei Kamei will grace the function sponsored by Sangeet Natak Akademi as chief guest and president respectively.
Service suspended
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Following bashing up of its four drivers by some unidentified persons along Imphal-Kasom Khullen road on April 2, Kasom Khullen Sub-Division Bus Owners’ Association suspended service until an explicit clarification is furnished by the concerned. KKLSDBOA also warned with dare consequences if anybody ferries passengers on this road.
Photo electoral rolls
IMPHAL, Apr 4: Sub-Divisional Officer, ERO Lamphel informed the electors of Thangmeiband, Uripok, Sagolband, Keishamthong and Singjamei constituencies that the last date of photography for left out voters is extended upto April 15. All the electors including newly enrolled electors who have not yet been photographed are informed to come at the SDO/ERO office, DC Office Complex Lamphelpat, a release said.
