‘Kuthi’ to be written in native language

The Bengali and Sanskrit languages used in writing Kuthi is to be replaced and substituted by Manipuri language according to a resolution passed by at a one day discussion session organised by Kangleipak Calendar Board at Manipur Press Club here toda…

The Bengali and Sanskrit languages used in writing Kuthi is to be replaced and substituted by Manipuri language according to a resolution passed by at a one day discussion session organised by Kangleipak Calendar Board at Manipur Press Club here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Lambung Youth and Cultural Club LYCC annual picnic

The 30th annual Picnic of the Lambung Youth and Cultural Club LYCC , Chandel District was held on the 4th January 2012 at Mohne Brooke Lambung with lots of Cultural items and musical extravaganza Source Hueiyen News Service

The 30th annual Picnic of the Lambung Youth and Cultural Club LYCC , Chandel District was held on the 4th January 2012 at Mohne Brooke Lambung with lots of Cultural items and musical extravaganza Source Hueiyen News Service

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No let up in CorCom assails on Cong offices, workers, MLA residences

Despite tight security arrangements put in place all over the state in connection with the ensuing general election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly, the Coordination Committee CorCom of seven UG groups continues its attack on the houses of C…

Despite tight security arrangements put in place all over the state in connection with the ensuing general election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly, the Coordination Committee CorCom of seven UG groups continues its attack on the houses of Congress MLAs, candidates, workers and part offices in many parts of the state Source Hueiyen News Service

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NPF out with final list

Naga People’s Front NPF has come out with its final list of candidates for the 10th general elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly slated for January 28 Source Hueiyen News Service

Naga People’s Front NPF has come out with its final list of candidates for the 10th general elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly slated for January 28 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Election tempo

Elections for the tenth Assembly elections will be held on Jan 28. This election is different from earlier ones with new do’s and don’ts issued by the ECI. The ECI is trying to make the elections held in a free and fair manner. The primary focus is to stop misuse of power, money. The election […]

Elections for the tenth Assembly elections will be held on Jan 28. This election is different from earlier ones with new do’s and don’ts issued by the ECI. The ECI is trying to make the elections held in a free and fair manner. The primary focus is to stop misuse of power, money. The election process in our country is yet in an experimental phase. Our country is conducting the largest elections in the entire world every five years for state Assemblies and Lok Sabha. When we focus on the move to curtail move to bribe voters a debate is raging; are we denying the voters to know their candidates well. Voters and newspapers are also not allowed to love some candidates too much, it will affect the candidate as the propaganda would be counted as election expenditure of the candidate. Do not hate or love too much is the new mantra. Whatever one has to do, one has to do it in a discreet manner without exposing. Ours is quite different from the American elections where there is rather a competition to get maximum donors and supporters openly. In the present scenario the media will not be highlighting much about the candidates and we wonder if the voters have been denied the right to know about their candidates. It is a new experiment and there are lots of grey areas which need to be rectified. It will be coming with each passing elections. The end effect is the election scenario in the state. Unlike previous elections we do not see much campaigning . When there is too much restrictions things tend to be done in a secret way. Manipur is a dry state but liquor is found plenty. Some candidates will take advantage of the new rules and frame some secret policies. It can not be rejected outrightly, political forces are extremely powerful anywhere. The real challenge before the Commission is now giving equal opportunities to the candidates, is it possible now as Congress candidates and supporters are under attack. We would love to see good candidates winning the elections, we have seen enough show of money power. Prior to the election the candidates were talking about their money power and the candidates took over the real administration of the state, repairing roads, giving power supplies and what not. Lots of voter awareness programmes are also required. The political class will not take much interest in it, there has to be special fund for it which should be monitored by an autonomous body preferably the ECI. How do we choose our candidates ? It has to be based on their political caliber, not their money power. The trend of rich candidates winning elections should be checked. So many people who earned money the wrong way are elected and elected people also start thinking of earning money to win the next elections. It breeds corruption. It has to be checked and election is the first step to checking corruption and choosing the right people to lead us and govern us and show the right path. Dethrone the evil doers and elect the righteous.

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In Manipur, Congress well placed for a hat-trick – The Hindu

Indian ExpressIn Manipur, Congress well placed for a hat-trickThe HinduThe advancing of the date for the Assembly elections in Manipur to January 28 has caught political parties unawares. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on an inauguration spree of se…


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In Manipur, Congress well placed for a hat-trick
The Hindu
The advancing of the date for the Assembly elections in Manipur to January 28 has caught political parties unawares. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on an inauguration spree of several new government facilities — only last month did he and Prime
NCP names 14 candidates for Manipur pollsTimes of India
Congress list announced for Manipur pollsAssam Tribune
Sleepless nights for Okram IbobiKanglaOnline
E-Pao.net –Indian Express
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‘Cock’ symbol cleared for Manipur polls – Nagaland Post

'Cock' symbol cleared for Manipur pollsNagaland PostElection commission of India (ECI) has given the green signal to NPF candidates to use the 'Cock' symbol in the forthcoming 10th Manipur Legislative assembly. Varinder Kumar, secretary…

'Cock' symbol cleared for Manipur polls
Nagaland Post
Election commission of India (ECI) has given the green signal to NPF candidates to use the 'Cock' symbol in the forthcoming 10th Manipur Legislative assembly. Varinder Kumar, secretary to ECI through a letter addressed to Chief electoral officer,

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Manipur polls: Naga People’s Front bans all except NPF – Nagaland Post

Manipur polls: Naga People's Front bans all except NPFNagaland PostManipur Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaikhangam, who is a Naga tribesman from Manipur, also feels that in a democracy anyone can canvass or fight elections from anywhere in …

Manipur polls: Naga People's Front bans all except NPF
Nagaland Post
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaikhangam, who is a Naga tribesman from Manipur, also feels that in a democracy anyone can canvass or fight elections from anywhere in the country. “The NPF is no threat to Congress.
Hear the Cries of Bleeding ManipurKanglaOnline

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Congress list announced for Manipur polls – Assam Tribune

Congress list announced for Manipur pollsAssam TribuneIMPHAL,Jan 8 – All the sitting Congress MLAs, besides two sitting opposition MLAs were given Congress party tickets for the Manipur Assembly elections later this month. The list includes Chief Min…

Congress list announced for Manipur polls
Assam Tribune
IMPHAL,Jan 8 – All the sitting Congress MLAs, besides two sitting opposition MLAs were given Congress party tickets for the Manipur Assembly elections later this month. The list includes Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, two opposition MLAs Dr Ng Bijoy and
Hear the Cries of Bleeding ManipurKanglaOnline
Congress promise of bandh breather with legislationTimes of India
NCP comes out with its list of candidatesE-Pao.net

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EC to deploy DIG-level poll observers in Manipur – Times of India

EC to deploy DIG-level poll observers in ManipurTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: The Election Commission (EC) of India, after replacing the Manipur director general of police (DGP) Y Joykumar Singh ahead of the assembly elections, is now bringing in DIG-level pol…

EC to deploy DIG-level poll observers in Manipur
Times of India
IMPHAL: The Election Commission (EC) of India, after replacing the Manipur director general of police (DGP) Y Joykumar Singh ahead of the assembly elections, is now bringing in DIG-level police officers from other states to ensure no personnel of the
POLL-INSURGENTS 2 LASTIBNLive.com

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Manipur and the Greatest Festival of Democracy – E-Pao.net

Manipur and the Greatest Festival of DemocracyE-Pao.netWhen was the last time you voted with Manipur in your mind? For that matter, when was the last time you stood as a candidate with Manipur in your mind? These two questions are central in answering …

Manipur and the Greatest Festival of Democracy
E-Pao.net
When was the last time you voted with Manipur in your mind? For that matter, when was the last time you stood as a candidate with Manipur in your mind? These two questions are central in answering or deciding the destiny of Manipur, given that 20 days

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Two nabbed

Two militants were apprehended by troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended one MNRF cadre on 07 Jan 12. The apprehendee was identified as Mayarngam Muivah,29 yrs,s/o Late Khashim,r/o Muerei, Lamlai. 01x US made 9 mm Carbine with magazine,04x live rounds of 9 […]

Two militants were apprehended by troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended one MNRF cadre on 07 Jan 12. The apprehendee was identified as Mayarngam Muivah,29 yrs,s/o Late Khashim,r/o Muerei, Lamlai. 01x US made 9 mm Carbine with magazine,04x live rounds of 9 mm and 05x live AK 47 were recovered from the apprehendee.
In yet another incident,troops of 23 Assam Rifles launched operation at Oksu Mamang Leikai and apprehended one PLA cadre on 08 Jan 12. The apprehendee was identified as No.2952(Batch No.2007) Sgt Major Lukarhm Thoy alias Pambai alias Thouyanba,19 yrs, s/o Lukrham Naba, r/o Oksu Mamang Leikai. 01x Detonator,01x fired case of Lathode and 03x live rounds of AK 47 has been recovered from the apprehendee.

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Tripura’s Meitei community celebrates Lai Haraoba Festival – Newstrack India

Tripura's Meitei community celebrates Lai Haraoba FestivalNewstrack IndiaThe legend is that the gods held the first Lai Haraoba on the Koubru hill in Manipur. The people of Tripura thronged the venue to have a glimpse of the classical dances and sp…

Tripura's Meitei community celebrates Lai Haraoba Festival
Newstrack India
The legend is that the gods held the first Lai Haraoba on the Koubru hill in Manipur. The people of Tripura thronged the venue to have a glimpse of the classical dances and spectacular martial arts of Manipur. "I have not seen this festival earlier and

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Orange festival held in Tamenglong in Manipur – Newstrack India

Orange festival held in Tamenglong in ManipurNewstrack IndiaTamenglong, Jan 8 (ANI): Tamenglong District referred to as the orange bowl of Manipur recently hosted the 8th Annual Orange Festival. More than 300 orange cultivators exhibited different vari…

Orange festival held in Tamenglong in Manipur
Newstrack India
Tamenglong, Jan 8 (ANI): Tamenglong District referred to as the orange bowl of Manipur recently hosted the 8th Annual Orange Festival. More than 300 orange cultivators exhibited different varieties of oranges at the two-day festival that attracted

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A lone battle against war – The Asian Age

A lone battle against warThe Asian AgeThe tragedy that befell the Wabgai Lamkhai village of Thoubal district in Manipur left a deep and lasting impression on my mind. I was witness to the cold-blooded killing of 27-year-old Buddhi Moirangthem. Three gu…

A lone battle against war
The Asian Age
The tragedy that befell the Wabgai Lamkhai village of Thoubal district in Manipur left a deep and lasting impression on my mind. I was witness to the cold-blooded killing of 27-year-old Buddhi Moirangthem. Three gunmen dragged Buddhi from his

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Gaan Ngai festival begins

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 7: Gaan Ngai festival began today at BOAT inaugurated by Governor, Gurbhachan Jagat. The opening event, which was organized by the State Level Gaan-Ngai 2012 Celebration Committee, was graced by Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat Singh, Principal Secretary, Government of Manipur and Chairman, SLGCC,2012, L.P. Gonmei, and Secretary State Level Gaan-Ngai […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 7: Gaan Ngai festival began today at BOAT inaugurated by Governor, Gurbhachan Jagat.
The opening event, which was organized by the State Level Gaan-Ngai 2012 Celebration Committee, was graced by Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat Singh, Principal Secretary, Government of Manipur and Chairman, SLGCC,2012, L.P. Gonmei, and Secretary State Level Gaan-Ngai 2012 celebration Committee, Norbert Disinang, IAS as chief guest, president and guest of honour.
Governor addressing the function said “Gaan-Ngai, as we all are aware, marks the end of a year and heralds a new year. It is the biggest annual festival of the Zeliangrong community lasting for five days or so. The festival, which literally means “Festival of Winter Season” is a festival paying homage to those souls who departed the year before and is also an occasion of worship, joy and merriment providing an opportunity not only to the Zeliangrong people but also to others to come together and work for our shared goal of ensuring peace and harmony in the society, setting aside all differences. While celebrating Gaan-Ngai, we should resolve to follow the spiritual and moral values that it conveys to make the festival significant.
Every festival of a community or a group of people, has its own and distinct character and message. The spirit of Gaan-Ngai festival is to disseminate the message of peace, friendship, brotherhood, compassion and forgiveness among the people not only of Manipur, but also to the mankind. In the celebration of a festival, the edifice of oneness gets strengthened. Ensuring sense of oneness and friendly feelings is the prerequisite to peaceful co-existence which is the need of the hour in today’s trouble-torn society.”
He hoped that the Gaan-Ngai festival will be celebrated in its true spirit and it will help in further strengthening the social fabric that binds the different groups of people together. In fact, peaceful co-existence is an age-old and glorious tradition of the people of Manipur. We are proud of this tradition. Hence, all communities of Manipur should contribute their best to sustain this glorious tradition.

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Gaan Ngai festival begins

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 7: Gaan Ngai festival began today at BOAT inaugurated by Governor, Gurbhachan Jagat. The opening event, which was organized by the State Level Gaan-Ngai 2012 Celebration Committee, was graced by Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat Singh, Principal Secretary, Government of Manipur and Chairman, SLGCC,2012, L.P. Gonmei, and Secretary State Level Gaan-Ngai […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 7: Gaan Ngai festival began today at BOAT inaugurated by Governor, Gurbhachan Jagat.
The opening event, which was organized by the State Level Gaan-Ngai 2012 Celebration Committee, was graced by Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat Singh, Principal Secretary, Government of Manipur and Chairman, SLGCC,2012, L.P. Gonmei, and Secretary State Level Gaan-Ngai 2012 celebration Committee, Norbert Disinang, IAS as chief guest, president and guest of honour.
Governor addressing the function said “Gaan-Ngai, as we all are aware, marks the end of a year and heralds a new year. It is the biggest annual festival of the Zeliangrong community lasting for five days or so. The festival, which literally means “Festival of Winter Season” is a festival paying homage to those souls who departed the year before and is also an occasion of worship, joy and merriment providing an opportunity not only to the Zeliangrong people but also to others to come together and work for our shared goal of ensuring peace and harmony in the society, setting aside all differences. While celebrating Gaan-Ngai, we should resolve to follow the spiritual and moral values that it conveys to make the festival significant.
Every festival of a community or a group of people, has its own and distinct character and message. The spirit of Gaan-Ngai festival is to disseminate the message of peace, friendship, brotherhood, compassion and forgiveness among the people not only of Manipur, but also to the mankind. In the celebration of a festival, the edifice of oneness gets strengthened. Ensuring sense of oneness and friendly feelings is the prerequisite to peaceful co-existence which is the need of the hour in today’s trouble-torn society.”
He hoped that the Gaan-Ngai festival will be celebrated in its true spirit and it will help in further strengthening the social fabric that binds the different groups of people together. In fact, peaceful co-existence is an age-old and glorious tradition of the people of Manipur. We are proud of this tradition. Hence, all communities of Manipur should contribute their best to sustain this glorious tradition.

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Bomb attack continues

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 7: A bomb was planted at the office of Congress (I) Candidate Dr. Kh. Loken at Mabudhou Mantri Lampak yesterday. An office of Congress (I) Candidate and sitting MLA Dr. Kh. Loken has been opened at the house of Kh. Bhubneswar, a congress worker. A hand grenade was also planted […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 7: A bomb was planted at the office of Congress (I) Candidate Dr. Kh. Loken at Mabudhou Mantri Lampak yesterday.
An office of Congress (I) Candidate and sitting MLA Dr. Kh. Loken has been opened at the house of Kh. Bhubneswar, a congress worker.
A hand grenade was also planted at the office of Nambol Block Congress Office last night around eight p.m.
The bomb was later blasted at Nambol Leimaram Makha Leikai. In a similar incident, some persons hurled two bombs at the residence of W. Brajabidhu, sitting MLA, Lamshang last night around 11 p.m.
One bomb was exploded however the other did not explode.
The Coordination Committee (CorCom), a common forum of seven militant organizations, has intensified its attacks on the Congress party with bombings and planting of bombs at various Congress offices in different parts of the State to bar the national political party from contesting in the ensuing January 28 scheduled polls, and at same time the State Government, taking up preemptive measures in the wake of the ban imposed against Indian National Congress (INC), has also apprehended 10 militants belonging to the militant organization, including an intending candidate in polls to the 10th Manipur Assembly.
A Chinese handgrenade was found left at the residence of a Congress worker Kshetrimayum Bhumeshwor, 38 at Sagolband Mantri Leikai under Lamphel police station in the wee hours of Friday.
The bomb, which was wrapped with some ten-rupee notes, which police said could go off if handled or touched it unknowingly, was found at a makeshift Congress office set up for the coming general elections.
However, police rushed to the site and later defused the handgrenade in the late morning somewhere in the area after evacuating residents.
Meanwhile, a combined team of Imphal West and Imphal East police commandos arrested 10 CorCom militants, including its overground workers and supporters along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition including incriminating items during a search operation at Keirao Langdum in Imphal East.
The combined team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (SP) Imphal West, Dr. Ibomcha under the supervision of Imphal East Additional SP launched a massive search operation, which began from 11 pm on January 5 to early morning on January 6, in the area after receiving intelligence reports about the presence of some militants and subsequently arrested 10 members of CorCom, police said Friday.
The police said all the arrested were involved in the string of bomb attacks targeted at various locations where Congress offices situated, particularly in Imphal.
The arrested were identified as Ningthoujam Itomba, 44 s/o (L) N. Selung of Keirao Bitra Awang Leikai, Asem Momon Singh, 41 s/o A. Mutum of Langdum Makha Leikai, Arambam Abung Singh, 30 s/o a. chaoba of langdum Maning Leikai (bailed out PLA), Kangabam Bor Singh,43 s/o (L) K. Ibobi of Langdum Lairembi Leikai, Mutum Warjit Singh alias Manglemnganba, 22 s/o M. Madhumangol of Keirao Lairembi Leikai, Yenshembam Romeo, 29 s/o Y. Thoiba of Langdum Awang Leikai, Takshellambam Nobo Singh,34 s/o T. Iboton Singh of Sandrok mayai Leikai, Yenshembam Romeo Singh,42 s/o Y. Angou of Khangabok Mayai Leikai, Louriyam Thaba Devi,50 w/o L. Nganbi Singh of Keirao Khunou and Haobijam Shivachandra,29 s/o H. Yaima Singh of Bamon Kampu.
Three Chinese handgrenades, two AK 47 rifles with two magazines with 18 live rounds, one 9mm pistol (Mouser) with magazine loaded with four rounds, four demand notes signed by KCP Manglemnganba, one Maruti van white in colour, bearing registered number MN 04A/5871 and one Laptop (Dell) and HP Inkjet printer were seized from them, they added.

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Bomb attack continues

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 7: A bomb was planted at the office of Congress (I) Candidate Dr. Kh. Loken at Mabudhou Mantri Lampak yesterday. An office of Congress (I) Candidate and sitting MLA Dr. Kh. Loken has been opened at the house of Kh. Bhubneswar, a congress worker. A hand grenade was also planted […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 7: A bomb was planted at the office of Congress (I) Candidate Dr. Kh. Loken at Mabudhou Mantri Lampak yesterday.
An office of Congress (I) Candidate and sitting MLA Dr. Kh. Loken has been opened at the house of Kh. Bhubneswar, a congress worker.
A hand grenade was also planted at the office of Nambol Block Congress Office last night around eight p.m.
The bomb was later blasted at Nambol Leimaram Makha Leikai. In a similar incident, some persons hurled two bombs at the residence of W. Brajabidhu, sitting MLA, Lamshang last night around 11 p.m.
One bomb was exploded however the other did not explode.
The Coordination Committee (CorCom), a common forum of seven militant organizations, has intensified its attacks on the Congress party with bombings and planting of bombs at various Congress offices in different parts of the State to bar the national political party from contesting in the ensuing January 28 scheduled polls, and at same time the State Government, taking up preemptive measures in the wake of the ban imposed against Indian National Congress (INC), has also apprehended 10 militants belonging to the militant organization, including an intending candidate in polls to the 10th Manipur Assembly.
A Chinese handgrenade was found left at the residence of a Congress worker Kshetrimayum Bhumeshwor, 38 at Sagolband Mantri Leikai under Lamphel police station in the wee hours of Friday.
The bomb, which was wrapped with some ten-rupee notes, which police said could go off if handled or touched it unknowingly, was found at a makeshift Congress office set up for the coming general elections.
However, police rushed to the site and later defused the handgrenade in the late morning somewhere in the area after evacuating residents.
Meanwhile, a combined team of Imphal West and Imphal East police commandos arrested 10 CorCom militants, including its overground workers and supporters along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition including incriminating items during a search operation at Keirao Langdum in Imphal East.
The combined team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (SP) Imphal West, Dr. Ibomcha under the supervision of Imphal East Additional SP launched a massive search operation, which began from 11 pm on January 5 to early morning on January 6, in the area after receiving intelligence reports about the presence of some militants and subsequently arrested 10 members of CorCom, police said Friday.
The police said all the arrested were involved in the string of bomb attacks targeted at various locations where Congress offices situated, particularly in Imphal.
The arrested were identified as Ningthoujam Itomba, 44 s/o (L) N. Selung of Keirao Bitra Awang Leikai, Asem Momon Singh, 41 s/o A. Mutum of Langdum Makha Leikai, Arambam Abung Singh, 30 s/o a. chaoba of langdum Maning Leikai (bailed out PLA), Kangabam Bor Singh,43 s/o (L) K. Ibobi of Langdum Lairembi Leikai, Mutum Warjit Singh alias Manglemnganba, 22 s/o M. Madhumangol of Keirao Lairembi Leikai, Yenshembam Romeo, 29 s/o Y. Thoiba of Langdum Awang Leikai, Takshellambam Nobo Singh,34 s/o T. Iboton Singh of Sandrok mayai Leikai, Yenshembam Romeo Singh,42 s/o Y. Angou of Khangabok Mayai Leikai, Louriyam Thaba Devi,50 w/o L. Nganbi Singh of Keirao Khunou and Haobijam Shivachandra,29 s/o H. Yaima Singh of Bamon Kampu.
Three Chinese handgrenades, two AK 47 rifles with two magazines with 18 live rounds, one 9mm pistol (Mouser) with magazine loaded with four rounds, four demand notes signed by KCP Manglemnganba, one Maruti van white in colour, bearing registered number MN 04A/5871 and one Laptop (Dell) and HP Inkjet printer were seized from them, they added.

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Traffic regulations and disaster management

The only fire brigade in the city is surrounded can only move out through a single way. The way is blocked most of the time. The road just adjacent to the brigade complex is always blocked by four wheelers parked throughout the day. Those who come to Pologround and the market areas park their four […]

The only fire brigade in the city is surrounded can only move out through a single way. The way is blocked most of the time. The road just adjacent to the brigade complex is always blocked by four wheelers parked throughout the day. Those who come to Pologround and the market areas park their four wheelers on this road. This is not advisable. Gullies and by lanes having been blocked totally. Parking in Thangal and Paona markets are now allowed and movement of even a two wheeler is difficult. One thing that is to be noted is that the traffic violators are mostly government vehicles which park randomly. The busy Allu gali area always faces traffic jam. We wonder how heavy trucks come inside the busy street during day time when even smaller vehicles are not allowed to enter the area. Heavy truck should not be allowed during day time. Vacant lands having been fallen in the hands of greedy yet powerful men there were not any space where the fleeing men and women could cloister. This is how disaster management is carried out in Manipur. The Government cannot plead inability to fight against the incident of this nature. It has to work out modalities for saving this twin sinking market place. Nullahs are becoming narrower which is filled by filthy materials. It is time the Government begin by thinking of following and implementing the guidelines of the Union Urban Development Ministry in the construction of houses in urban areas. Above two lakh people pour in Imphal everyday from different areas of the state mostly for shopping. Their destination is Paona and Thangal Bazaars. But the narrow roads cannot accommodate the ever increasing number of buyers thronging around the twin market places. Either the road expands or a system be taken up to see to it that the shoppers do not reach the twin market areas. Confusing scenes prevail everywhere. The parking for buses could be shifted. Theses buses should not be based in the areas where they are parking. It is amazing the Government allows these buses and trucks to drive up to the hearts of the town. These buses could be parked at the outskirts of the town. If that is done congestion in Imphal town too can be minimized. Town planners and experts could be summoned to share their views on road managements. The delay in the completion of flyover construction is an added problem.

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