Day: April 28, 2012

Eight new ministers inducted into Ibobi government

Mail News Service Imphal, Apr 28: : Eight ministers were inducted into the Congress government led by Ibobi Singh today. The second swearing in ceremony of the Ibobi government began at 4 pm at the Raj Bhawan banquet hall. I Hemochandra, former Speaker, K Govindas, M Okendro, Ngamthang Haokip, Francis Ngajokpa, Dr Kh Ratan, Ak […]

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Imphal, Apr 28: : Eight ministers were inducted into the Congress government led by Ibobi Singh today. The second swearing in ceremony of the Ibobi government began at 4 pm at the Raj Bhawan banquet hall. I Hemochandra, former Speaker, K Govindas, M Okendro, Ngamthang Haokip, Francis Ngajokpa, Dr Kh Ratan, Ak Mirabai and Md Abdul Nasir were administered oath of office and secrecy by the Governor Gurbhachan Jagat.
All the newly inducted ministers are fresh faces in the Ibobi government and were not ministers in the last government. This is the third government led by O Ibobi Singh. Ak Mirabai a woman Congress MLA from Patsoi AC and Md Abdul Nasir from Lilong AC were elected for the first time and became minister for the first time. Dr Kh Ratan was elected for the second time from Mayang Imphal AC and became a minister for the first time. The other five ministers inducted today had earlier served as Cabinet ministers earlier.
O Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister, Congress president and Home Minister Gaikhangam, Congress ministers, MLAs, officials attended the function. Ibobi said the ministerial berths were given after giving lots of thoughts and considering their seniority and area they represented.
The main focus of the present government will be power, communications and health sector he said and full thrust will be given on these three aspects.
After the declarations of the Assembly results on March 6 last in which Congress got 41 seats in the 60 member House, Mr. Ibobi had taken oath as Chief Minister on March 14 and three senior members were inducted as Cabinet ministers on March 17. Congress President Gaikhangam was inducted as Home Minister, Debendra as Forest and Environment Minister and Phungzathang Tonsing as Health Minister.
Those elected and denied ministerial berths were Y Erabot, N Biren, K Ranjit, TN Haokip, N Loken.
Three other former minister, DD Thaisii, Md Alauddin and L Jayentakumar were not elected. The Chief Minister said there is possibility of rotating the ministerial berth and this time it will be different from the previous ministry.
Some of the MLAs who were denied ministerial berths were absent however TN Haokip and K Ranjit were present in the function.

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AMADA organises awareness programme

The 68th Awareness Programme of All Manipur Anti Drug Association AMADA was held today at Moreh Government Higher Secondary School Source Hueiyen News Service

The 68th Awareness Programme of All Manipur Anti Drug Association AMADA was held today at Moreh Government Higher Secondary School Source Hueiyen News Service

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Unattended car scares public

An unattended steel colour Hyundai car today morning scared public at Kwakeithel market as people were suspicous of possible bomb plantation inside the car Source Hueiyen News Service

An unattended steel colour Hyundai car today morning scared public at Kwakeithel market as people were suspicous of possible bomb plantation inside the car Source Hueiyen News Service

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NEC empanels Jettwings to provide job oriented training

Jettwings Institute of Airlines, Hospitality, Tourism Management today announced its empanelment under the North Eastern Council NEC to provide a unique 6 months full time specialized Diploma program in hospitality tourism to the unemployed and u…

Jettwings Institute of Airlines, Hospitality, Tourism Management today announced its empanelment under the North Eastern Council NEC to provide a unique 6 months full time specialized Diploma program in hospitality tourism to the unemployed and unprivileged youth of the region Source The Sangai Express

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Dr Meinya presses Chidambaram on Richard murder case

MP Dr T Meinya Friday pressed the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to hand over the case of the alleged murder of Loitam Richard a 19 years old B Source Hueiyen News Service

MP Dr T Meinya Friday pressed the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to hand over the case of the alleged murder of Loitam Richard a 19 years old B Source Hueiyen News Service

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ZHRF condemns alleged torture

The Zomi Human Rights Foundation has condemned in the strongest term what it alleged was a torture meted out to three indigenous residents of the district on April 20 while they were engaged in the age old traditional practice of hunting in the jungle …

The Zomi Human Rights Foundation has condemned in the strongest term what it alleged was a torture meted out to three indigenous residents of the district on April 20 while they were engaged in the age old traditional practice of hunting in the jungle Source The Sangai Express

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‘Kidney transplant facility soon at Shija’

It is good news for kidney patients in the state who need to replace their kidneys but could not afford the cost of going to other states for the matter as the facility of kidney transplant is coming soon in the state Source Hueiyen News Service

It is good news for kidney patients in the state who need to replace their kidneys but could not afford the cost of going to other states for the matter as the facility of kidney transplant is coming soon in the state Source Hueiyen News Service

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Students in private schools top enrollment

According to a recent report, Manipur tops other states of India in enrollment of students between age groups of 6 to 14 in private schools Source Hueiyen News Service

According to a recent report, Manipur tops other states of India in enrollment of students between age groups of 6 to 14 in private schools Source Hueiyen News Service

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Rainstorm wrecks havoc across Thoubal

A violent rain storm that swept across Thoubal this morning left a trail of destruction as many houses, schools, workshops and other structures were razed to the ground Source The Sangai Express

A violent rain storm that swept across Thoubal this morning left a trail of destruction as many houses, schools, workshops and other structures were razed to the ground Source The Sangai Express

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M Okendro pledges to bring about visible change

It is not for post but to bring about a visible change in the society that I contested in the election , MLA of Heirok A C Moirangthem Okendro, who has been inducted as the Minister of Education and CAF PD in the Ministry expansion today, has stated …

It is not for post but to bring about a visible change in the society that I contested in the election , MLA of Heirok A C Moirangthem Okendro, who has been inducted as the Minister of Education and CAF PD in the Ministry expansion today, has stated Source Hueiyen News Service

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Bangaru Laxman jailed

Eleven years after having been caught in a sting operation, former BJP President Bangaru Laxman was today awarded four years rigorous imprisonment by a Delhi court for taking Rs one lakh as bribe in a fictitious defence deal case Source The Sangai E…

Eleven years after having been caught in a sting operation, former BJP President Bangaru Laxman was today awarded four years rigorous imprisonment by a Delhi court for taking Rs one lakh as bribe in a fictitious defence deal case Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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National Seminar on IndiaMyanmarChina Relations Editor, Seven Sisters Post and other present papers on 2nd day

Myanmar will have to draw lessons from neighboring India and realize that inclusive co option of ethnic minorities by turning them into the stakeholders of the Union is the road to a future strong and stable Myanmar , stated Subir Bhaumik, well known …

Myanmar will have to draw lessons from neighboring India and realize that inclusive co option of ethnic minorities by turning them into the stakeholders of the Union is the road to a future strong and stable Myanmar , stated Subir Bhaumik, well known journalist and editor of the Seven Sisters Post, presenting a paper Burma’s by election whither reconciliation at the National Seminar on India Myanmar China Relations, organized by Centre for Myanmar Studies CMYS , Manipur University, Imphal Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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NPMHR memo flays Richard’s murder

The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights South NPMHR S has written to the chief minister of Karnataka in a strong worded form demanding to book the culprits immediately in connection with the murder of Loitam Richard of Imphal Source The Sangai …

The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights South NPMHR S has written to the chief minister of Karnataka in a strong worded form demanding to book the culprits immediately in connection with the murder of Loitam Richard of Imphal Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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MU seminar on IndiaMyanmarChina Relations

Myanmar will have to draw lessons from neighboring India and realize that inclusive co option of ethnic minorities by turning them into the stakeholders of the Union is the road to a future strong and stable Myanmar , stated Subir Bhaumik, well known …

Myanmar will have to draw lessons from neighboring India and realize that inclusive co option of ethnic minorities by turning them into the stakeholders of the Union is the road to a future strong and stable Myanmar , stated Subir Bhaumik, well known journalist and editor of the Seven Sisters Post, presenting a paper Burma’s by election whither reconciliation at the National Seminar on India Myanmar China Relations, organized by Centre for Myanmar Studies CMYS , Manipur University Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Six women hurt in police crackdown, bandh called

At least six women sustained injuries at Wabagai when police cracked down on a mass rally taken out against crimes committed on women Source The Sangai Express

At least six women sustained injuries at Wabagai when police cracked down on a mass rally taken out against crimes committed on women Source The Sangai Express

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Ibobi ministry expanded with eight Ministers

Along with the swearing in of eight Ministers today portfolios to be held by them have also been officially declared this evening Source The Sangai Express

Along with the swearing in of eight Ministers today portfolios to be held by them have also been officially declared this evening Source The Sangai Express

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Protests held against kidnapping

Various private schools in Thoubal district staged sit in protest today to register condemnation over the kidnapping of T Rahul, a Class VII student of Don Bosco High School, Chingmeirong by persons claiming to be from KCP Loya Ningtamba Group , who c…

Various private schools in Thoubal district staged sit in protest today to register condemnation over the kidnapping of T Rahul, a Class VII student of Don Bosco High School, Chingmeirong by persons claiming to be from KCP Loya Ningtamba Group , who claimed to have kidnapped the boy in connection with monetary demand made to the school Source The Sangai Express

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24 hrs Thoubal district bandh underway

A 24 hour Thoubal district bandh called by JAC Against the Inhumane Gangrape of Mrs and JAC Against the Brutal Killing of Keisham Premila has begun from midnight today Source Hueiyen News Service

A 24 hour Thoubal district bandh called by JAC Against the Inhumane Gangrape of Mrs and JAC Against the Brutal Killing of Keisham Premila has begun from midnight today Source Hueiyen News Service

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