Ec orders top cop removal for manipur polls – Deccan Chronicle

Ec orders top cop removal for manipur pollsDeccan ChronicleIn order to ensure the conduct of free and fair polls in Manipur, which goes to the polls on January 28, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday ordered the removal of the state's director…

Ec orders top cop removal for manipur polls
Deccan Chronicle
In order to ensure the conduct of free and fair polls in Manipur, which goes to the polls on January 28, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday ordered the removal of the state's director-general of police Y. Joykumar Singh.

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Ec orders top cop removal for manipur polls – Deccan Chronicle

TehelkaEc orders top cop removal for manipur pollsDeccan ChronicleIn order to ensure the conduct of free and fair polls in Manipur, which goes to the polls on January 28, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday ordered the removal of the state's d…


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Ec orders top cop removal for manipur polls
Deccan Chronicle
In order to ensure the conduct of free and fair polls in Manipur, which goes to the polls on January 28, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday ordered the removal of the state's director-general of police Y. Joykumar Singh.
Briefly Polls: EC replaces Manipur DGPIndian Express
Manipur DGP removed on Election Commission's directiveTehelka
Election Commission orders photographing of Manipur votersThe Hindu
Assam Tribune –Nagaland Post –Daily Pioneer
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The Pincode – The “Steering Wheel” of a Letter

Dr. K. Parameswaran, Assistant Director, PIB,Madurai The small rectangular box, with six partitions, that appear on all postal articles in India is ignored by many and left unfilled by even more! However for the postal department, the small box represents nothing less than the “steering wheel” of a letter! The box is used to fill […]

Dr. K. Parameswaran, Assistant Director, PIB,Madurai
The small rectangular box, with six partitions, that appear on all postal articles in India is ignored by many and left unfilled by even more! However for the postal department, the small box represents nothing less than the “steering wheel” of a letter! The box is used to fill in the PIN code of the place to which the letter is being sent. What is the PIN code? How does it work?
What is a PIN code?
The PIN code is the abbreviation of Postal Index Number (PIN) code. This is a unique 6 digit code, allotted to all post offices that deliver mail in India. Since one code can relate only to one post office, the use of the code is the sure fast way of ensuring that the letter reaches the correct post office.
How does it work?
For the implementation of the PIN code system, the entire nation has been divided into eight PIN zones. The following table indicates the identification numbers and extent of each zone.
1 Northern Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir
2 Northern Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal
3 Western Rajasthan and Gujarat
4 Western Chattisgarh ,Maharastra and Madhya Pradesh
5 Southern Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
6 Southern Kerala and Tamil Nadu
7 Eastern West Bengal, Orissa and North Eastern
8 Eastern Bihar & Jharkand
As was indicated at the beginning, the PIN code is a six digit number. The first digit will indicate one of these zones. The second and third digits together indicate the district where in the delivery post office is situated. The next three digits will indicate the particular post office where the letter is to be delivered. In short, the first 3 digits together will indicate the sorting or revenue district where the letter is to be basically routed. The last 3 digits refer to the actual post office where the article is to be finally delivered.
For example, if one hails from Kozhikode, a city in Kerala, the PIN code for the post office in that area is 673 006. Here the first digit 6 indicates that the letter is headed for the sixth PIN zone – Tamil nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala. The digits seven and three (the second and third digits of the code) will show that the destination of the letter is more precisely situated in the Kozhikode (formerly Calicut) district of Kerala. The final three digits – 006 – will ensure that the letter gets routed to post office number 006 in Kozhikode – a small locality called Bilathikulam! A letter posted even in Alaska or Siberia – if it has sufficient postage stamps on it – will reach its destination if the PIN code is correctly indicated on the postal article!
Let us take another example. The PIN code for the Press Information Bureau in Madurai is 625 020. Here the first digit 6 again stands for the PIN zone – Tamil nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala. The next two digits – 25 – represent the District of Madurai, while the two final digits -20 – together represents the post office of Gandhi nagar, the delivery post office for PIB, Madurai!
Here it is also important to note that the number given to the Gandhi nagar post office in the city of Madurai in Tamil nadu is unique. No other post office in India will have this number. A check with the post PIN code directory will reveal that the delivery post offices in Mathura – the holy city in Uttar Pradesh (UP) – with which the temple city of Madurai is likely to be confused has a completely different PIN code – 281 001. Two stands for the PIN zone consisting of UP and Uttarkhand; 81 represents the district of Mathura while 001 stands fro Mathura Head Post office.
ZIP system in USA
ZIP codes are a system of postal code numbers used by the United States Postal Services (USPS) since 1963. The term ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan. It was chosen in the belief that it will suggest that the postal articles will travel more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the code in the address. The basic format consists of five digits. An extended ZIP+4 code, introduced in the 1980s, includes the five digits of the ZIP code and four more digits that determine a more precise location than the ZIP code alone.
The United Kingdom system
The postal code system used in the United Kingdom is known as postcode. The code uses both alphabets as well as numerals. They were introduced by the British Royal Mail system over a 15-year period from 11th October 1959 to 1974. A full postcode is known as a “postcode unit” and usually corresponds to a set of addresses or a single large delivery point.
Earlier, a system of postal districts was implemented in London and other large cities from 1857. In London this system was refined in 1917 to include numbered subdivisions, extending to the other cities in 1934. These earlier districts were later incorporated into the national postcode system.
Zonal System – a precursor
Attempts at streamlining the delivery system of postal articles in India have a considerably long history. One of the earliest attempts in this direction was taken in 1946 itself – the Delivery Zone Numbering System. Under this system, each delivery post office was allotted a distinctive number. It was first introduced for the major cities like Bombay, Culcutta, Delhi and Madras. The public were requested to note Zone Numbers after the name of city, where this system was adopted. In absence of such an indication, articles were liable to delay.
Postal Circles
The organization of postal circles was also an attempt to streamline the delivery system and prevent long delays.
When the Postal facilities were opened to public on 1st April 1774, there were 3 Postal Circles namely Bengal, Bombay and Madras.
Bengal was catering whole of Eastern and Northern regions of British Empire. Madras was handling whole of Southern region and the rest was catered by Bombay.
After partition, Independent India had the following Postal Circles – Assam, Bengal, Bihar & Orissa, Bombay, Central, East Punjab, Madras and UP. Today, India has 20 Postal Circles – Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J & K, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North Eastern, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and the Army Postal Service.
PIN Code Week – 15th – 21st January.

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Six PREPAK cadres held

On 4/01/2011, Commandos of District Police, Thoubal arrested following 6(six) cadres of PREPAK at about 7.30 p.m. and recovered one Hand Grenade from the possession of the undernoted PREPAK women cadres at SI. No. 5. during the OPs at Waithou, Haokha and Thoubal Bazar area 1. Oinam Joy Singh 41yrs H/o of Oinam(O) Thoibi @ […]

On 4/01/2011, Commandos of District Police, Thoubal arrested following 6(six) cadres of PREPAK at about 7.30 p.m. and recovered one Hand Grenade from the possession of the undernoted PREPAK women cadres at SI. No. 5. during the OPs at Waithou, Haokha and
Thoubal Bazar area
1. Oinam Joy Singh 41yrs H/o of Oinam(O) Thoibi @ Thoi Thoi @ Aminao of Waithou Tronglaobi.
2. Kachingtabam Lukhoi Sharma 42yrs S/o late K. Abiram Sharma of Moirangpurel Mayai Leikai, Imphal East District.
3. Romio Longmei 32yrs S/o Changyagai Longmei of Ichumkon near Leimaram Water Fall.
4. Oinam Muhindro Meitei 32yrs S/o late O. Dharam Singh of Waithou Tronglaobi.
5. Oinam(O) Thoibi @ Thoi Thoi @ Aminao’36yrs W/o O. Joy Singh of Waithou Tronglaobi
6. Oinam(O) Kabita @ Ranjita Devi 30yrs W/o O. Muhindro Singh of Waithou Tronglaobi.
Preliminary investigation reveals that they were assigned by PREPAK District Commander of Thoubal to hurl grenade at the house of one
Maibam Tarpon Singh of Nepra Company.
A case has been registered Thoubal Police Station for investigation.

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Gin Gangte conferred Doctorate Degree

The Academy of Universal Global Peace, Chennai has conferred the Degree of Doctor of Humanity to Gin Gangte in recognition of his long social commitment and public service Source Hueiyen News Service

The Academy of Universal Global Peace, Chennai has conferred the Degree of Doctor of Humanity to Gin Gangte in recognition of his long social commitment and public service Source Hueiyen News Service

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10 executive members for Kuki areas

NPF has appointed ten executive members for Kangpokpi and Churanchandpur divisions in Manipur making inroads in Kuki inhabited areas Source The Sangai Express Courtsey Nagaland Post

NPF has appointed ten executive members for Kangpokpi and Churanchandpur divisions in Manipur making inroads in Kuki inhabited areas Source The Sangai Express Courtsey Nagaland Post

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14 killed, 33 injured in bus mishap

At least 14 people have been killed and over 33 others injured when a bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a gorge at Piphema in Nagaland along National Hghway 2, Imphal Dimapur road Source Hueiyen News Service

At least 14 people have been killed and over 33 others injured when a bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a gorge at Piphema in Nagaland along National Hghway 2, Imphal Dimapur road Source Hueiyen News Service

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Vigilance begins probe

The Vigilance Commission has launched an investigation into the reported fraudulent issuance of MGNREGS job cards in the name of villages which do not exist at all Source The Sangai Express

The Vigilance Commission has launched an investigation into the reported fraudulent issuance of MGNREGS job cards in the name of villages which do not exist at all Source The Sangai Express

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MPSC ordered to check ‘4 errors’

Overruling a writ petition for quashing the results of Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination, 2012 declared on September 24, 2011, an order of the Gauhati High Court, Imphal Bench today has directed the Manipur Public Se…

Overruling a writ petition for quashing the results of Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination, 2012 declared on September 24, 2011, an order of the Gauhati High Court, Imphal Bench today has directed the Manipur Public Service Commission MPSC to constitute an expert committee to re determine the correct answers in respect of four questions with alleged wrong key answers Source Hueiyen News Service

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Welder hurt in accidental firing

A welder sustained bullet injuries when a Police Constable who was guarding the office of English daily Imphal Free Press accidentally opened fire at about 8 Source The Sangai Express

A welder sustained bullet injuries when a Police Constable who was guarding the office of English daily Imphal Free Press accidentally opened fire at about 8 Source The Sangai Express

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Governor, CM extend GaanNgai greetings

Governor Gurbachan Jagat and Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh have greeted the people of Manipur, specially the Kabui Naga brethren, on the auspicious occasion of Gaan Ngai, 2012 Source Hueiyen News Service

Governor Gurbachan Jagat and Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh have greeted the people of Manipur, specially the Kabui Naga brethren, on the auspicious occasion of Gaan Ngai, 2012 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Puya Mei Thaba observance in full swing ‘Not burning of books, but whole culture and tradition’

Joining the fortnight long Black Day observance being organized jointly by International Observation Committee on Puya Mei Thaba ICOP , Puya Mei Thaba Ningshing Thousil Lup and Meetie National Front MNF to commemorate burning of sacred Puyas, many o…

Joining the fortnight long Black Day observance being organized jointly by International Observation Committee on Puya Mei Thaba ICOP , Puya Mei Thaba Ningshing Thousil Lup and Meetie National Front MNF to commemorate burning of sacred Puyas, many organizations of the state today organized various programmes Source Hueiyen News Service

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Governor and CM GaanNgai greetings

Governor Gurubachan Jagat and Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh have extended their warm greeting to people of Manipur especially Kabui Naga brethren on the auspicious and happy occasion of Gaan Ngai 2012 Source The Sangai Express

Governor Gurubachan Jagat and Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh have extended their warm greeting to people of Manipur especially Kabui Naga brethren on the auspicious and happy occasion of Gaan Ngai 2012 Source The Sangai Express

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JDU announces its candidates

Janata Dal United JD U , which is a constituent unit of the newly formed People’s Democratic Front PDF alliance, has announced its candidates for the upcoming State Assembly election scheduled on January 28 Source Hueiyen News Service

Janata Dal United JD U , which is a constituent unit of the newly formed People’s Democratic Front PDF alliance, has announced its candidates for the upcoming State Assembly election scheduled on January 28 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Sagoltongba protests shooting

A protest demonstration was staged today at Sagoltongba Lanshonbi Bazar denouncing the act of shooting and injuring Khwairakpam O Jamuna w o Kh Niti of Sagoltongba by some unidentified persons Source The Sangai Express

A protest demonstration was staged today at Sagoltongba Lanshonbi Bazar denouncing the act of shooting and injuring Khwairakpam O Jamuna w o Kh Niti of Sagoltongba by some unidentified persons Source The Sangai Express

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In a first, EC to photograph each voter coming to cast vote

Chief Election Commissioner of India, Dr SY Quraishi has announced that the photograph of all the voters coming to cast their votes at the polling stations will be taken to counter rigging in the coming Assembly election scheduled on January 28 Sour…

Chief Election Commissioner of India, Dr SY Quraishi has announced that the photograph of all the voters coming to cast their votes at the polling stations will be taken to counter rigging in the coming Assembly election scheduled on January 28 Source Hueiyen News Service

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RPFPLA clarifies on arrest

Proscribed RPF PLA clarified that the three individuals who were arrested from Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts were not related with the group in any manner Source The Sangai Express

Proscribed RPF PLA clarified that the three individuals who were arrested from Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts were not related with the group in any manner Source The Sangai Express

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GaanNgai greetings

Abon Kamei, the former member of Judges panel, Zeliangrong Union of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland extended his warm greetings to all Zeliangrong people on the forthcoming Gaan Ngai festival 2012 Source The Sangai Express

Abon Kamei, the former member of Judges panel, Zeliangrong Union of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland extended his warm greetings to all Zeliangrong people on the forthcoming Gaan Ngai festival 2012 Source The Sangai Express

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