December 10, 2012 – Page 2

Rahul Gandhi does it again had tea, Pakora at roadside hotel

On his way to Imphal Airport from Hapta Kangjeibung after addressing a convention, Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary of AICC, reportedly stopped by at a roadside stall in Sangaiprou area and had tea, pakora and Kangla bujiya Source Hueiyen News Service

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SAKAL’s relay hunger strike in support of Irom Sharmila completes 4 years

The relay hunger strike by Sharmila Kanba Lup SAKAL in support of the hunger striker Irom Chanu Sharmila demanding repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 from Manipur, has completed four years on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service New…

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Trade Union Congress discuss PDS

IMPHAL, Dec 10 NNN: The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) is seriously discussing with the concerned ministers to make available rice at Rs 4 per kg to people working in unorganized sector consisting of rickshaw pullers by providing them a special PDS card besides giving Rs 30,000 per head working in such sector for hospitalization, INTUC, Manipur branch president and MLA MK Preshow, said Monday.
Preshow was addressing a function: “Trade Union Rights and Human Rights” organized by INTUC, Manipur Branch at the State Head Office, Main Building Conference Hall of Manipur Electricity Employees’ Union here.
MLA Preshow admitted that success comes to your door if you maintain discipline and work culture well while suggesting that timely payment of salaries to employees will facilitate regular performance of duty.
Saying there are about 40,000 employees of work charge, master roll and contract in various Government departments in the state, he pledged INTUC will urge the concerned authority to give them similar rights enjoyed by regular employees.
INTUC has started discussing with the state concerned ministers to make available rice at Rs 4 per kg to people working in unorganized sector consisting of rickshaw pullers besides providing Rs 30,000 per head working in such sector for hospitalization, the INTUC president disclosed.
Talking on the issue of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, he said that the efforts on removing AFSPA from Manipur will be possible only when the people of both the hill and valley struggle together to achieve it. He also highlighted on the need of organizing workshops regularly on ‘rights’ in order to understand them properly.
Working president, INTUC and MLA Z Kikhonbou Newmai was also present at the function, while MN Salam, Regional Director, Central Board for Workers’ Education, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, delivered a speech on the topic ‘Responsibility of State Government,’ and Elangbam Dolendra, senior vice president, INTUC spoke on ‘Human Rights and Obligations.

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Three years imprisonment

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New Delhi, Dec 10 : The Special Judge for CBI cases, Saket, New Delhi has convicted Ram Kumar, the then Officer, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Mataur Branch, Meerut (U.P) and two private persons – Uma Bhatla, resident of Vikaspuri, New Delhi & Manjeet Kumar, Proprietor of M/s Shivani Jewellers, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, for cheating the bank during 1999-2000 to the extent of Rs.7.98 crores (Approx) in the fraudulent manipulation of Demand Drafts. The convicted accused Ram Kumar was sentenced to undergo one year imprisonment with fine of Rs.20,000/- while other two accused persons were sentenced to undergo three years imprisonment with fine of Rs. 25,000/- each.
The investigation revealed that Ram Kumar, the then officer of Oriental Bank of Commerce used to provide stolen book of blank DD’s to Uma Bhatla who used to fabricate/forge these DDs with high value amount and Manjeet Kumar used to get the amount of these DDs credited in his firm’s bank account.
Two more accused i.e. an Officer of Oriental Bank of Commerce and another person were also charged and prosecuted. Presently they are absconding. The Court declared them Proclaimed Offenders.

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Militants Nabbed

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Imphal, Dec 10 : Discovering the movement of UG cadres in Lousang Khong Mayai Lekai, troops of 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) launched operation in the areas and apprehended one UNLF cadre on 9 Dec 12. The apprehendee was identified as Y Wairakpam Roshan Singh, 48 yrs, s/o L W Ibochouba Singh, r/o Lousang Khong Mayai, Imphal West, The apprehendee was handed over to Lamlai Police Station.
In another incident, troops of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector launched an operation at Khudengthabi and apprehended one PREPAK lady cadre on 9 Dec 12. The apprehendee was identified as No 80120(Batch No .8) SS 2nd Lt Keisham Sana Devi, 28 yrs, w/o SS Capt Keishan Sagar Singh (PREPAK), r/o Patsoi Part-1, Imphal West. One 9mm pistol with mag, four lives rounds and one Samsung mobile with sim card were recovered from the apprehendee, who along with recovered items handed over to Imphal West Police station.
A team of 30 AR arrested two cadres of UNLF from their houses last night.
These arrested were identified as Wairokpam Roshan (48) Keibi Leishangkhong Mayai Leika, Thounaojam Sana (39) Keibi Heikak Mapal. They were handed over to Lamlai PS.

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Rahul Gandhi meeting Congress workers at Imphal

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Direct cash transfer policy will benefit common people: Rahul Gandhi

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Imphal, Dec 10: Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary of the AICC today called upon all the politicians to work honestly with a principle . Addressing a public meeting at Hapta Kangjeibung here today the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family said political leaders should try to “hear the voice of as many people as possible”. He said he dreams of India with every voice being heard.
When Mary Kom of Manipur won the bronze medal in London Olympics it became a voice of the country he said. Each and every state should be treated as the centre of the country and all should be equally treated he added. Voice of the people will come through education, proper roads, job and a villager getting benefit of PMGSY road means his voice was heard he added.
Millions are getting benefit of job security under MGNREGS and RTI, Food Security have benefitted all he further said. The mission of the government is to ensure that the local bodies are given full power he further assured. In states like JK, UP, Jharkhand powers are not properly devolved to local bodies. What is the point of holding local body elections if power are not given to them he asked.
Representatives of local bodies are in touch with people at local levels than MP, MLAs and they should be given powers he said. After RTI, food security , MGREGS the new tool given for the people is, “direct cash transfer” he added. He said Rs 2 lakh crore would now be directly transferred to the people. He reminded that his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi said only 15 paise out of Re 1 meant for the people reaches the people.
As India moves forward we have to understand that India is strong of its different languages, cultures. After addressing the public meeting he addressed Congress youths and discussed various issues. He said there is a tendency for leaders to distance themselves from the people as they go higher. They should try to reach out to people more after they move up he said.
Congress Gen Secy, Faliero said 60 percent of India’s population are youths and people of the country are looking on Rahul Gandhi to lead them. Chief Minister, O Ibobi singh said the region has fond memories of the Gandhi, Nehru family however the problems the region is facing has to be dealt with properly he said.
He said Manipur has a unique history of over 2000 years and it became part of India in 1949 . He further said there are serious efforts to solve the problems of the region but we should be cautious that we do not create another problem while solving a problem he added.
Hundreds of people had started trickling in to attend the meeting though the meeting was slated to begin at 11 am. Due to inclement weather the plane carrying Rahul Gandhi arrived late and the meeting started about one and half hour late. The 20,000 chairs were all filled up with large numbers of people standing near the barricades. Security was tightened around the premises and new traffic regulations were made for the day in and around the city. Rahul Gandhi left Imphal after attending the function.
“The local bodies (Panchayati Raj institutions and other local bodies) are closer to the common man. They know better about the problems at the grass root level than those of MLAs and the MPs and so devolving powers is important because you are the one who can deliver goods better.” Rahul Gandhi pointed out that in many states of India including Jammu and Kashmir and Jarkhand powers have not been given to the local bodies. “Devolving of power to these local bodies is very important,” the AICC leader re-iterated.
Rahul Gandhi expressed his regret that majority of the politicians often fail to apply ethics and principles in their work.
He then stressed for the building of a strong future of India. “We need to build the country’s future with the participation of every citizen of India—the strong, the weak, the small and the big—all are equally important in building a very strong future of India,” Rahul Gandhi said.
Harping on the unity front Rahul Gandhi said, “I love coming to the North East region. You are here today and for many it is the north eastern part of India, certainly. But for me, this part of India is the centre of our crountry. When I visit Tamil Nadu, it is the central part of India for me. I may be in Mumbai or in Rajasthan, they are the central parts of India for me. This is my politics.” The AICC leader said that every citizen of India should feel at home in every part of India. “We are proud that large number of young boys and girls are working in Delhi,” Rahul added. He also expressed that he feels proud for boxer MC Mary Kom.
He then said Congress party stands for India but other political parties work for one community or for one religion. “But the Congress party stands for India, the united India,” Rahul Gandh exhorted.

Ex-Pradhan’s house attacked

IMPHAL, Dec 10 (MNS/NNN): The house of former Pradhan of Chingnungkhok Gram Panchayat came under heavy gun attack yesterday night from suspected militants but no one was injured in the attack. It was the third such attack in recent months. The heavily armed unidentified militants numbering about four attacked the house of Leishangthem Tarpon, former Pradhan, Chingnungkhok Gram Panchayat in Nongrain Maning Leikai, Imphal East with heavy gunfire around 7:40 pm. They indiscriminately fired around 45 rounds in the attack. However, no one was reported suffering injury in the gun attack.
He was in the bathroom when the attack took place while other members of his family were in the kitchen having food, Tarpon told the media.
Revealing that the Kangleipak Communist Party group of Maoist had demanded Rs 10 lakh from him about five months ago, he said Sunday’s attack was the third such attack in recent months.
A team of Lamlai police station have recovered 45 empty cases of M-16 rifles from the spot and a case has also been registered in connection with the incident, police sources informed.
Meanwhile, local meira paibis of Nongrain Maning Leikai staged a protest dharna at the locality on Monday condemning the gun attack carried out by suspected militants at the house of the former Pradhan, Tarpon.

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International Anti Corruption Day observed in Mizoram

AIZAWL, Dec 10 NNN: International Anti Corruption Day was observed today for the first time in Mizoram.
The programmes were held in different districts of the State. The main programme was held in Aizawl at Legislative Assembly Annexe Conference Hall participated by Mizoram Governor Vakkom B. Purushothaman and chief minister Lal Thanhawla as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
Governor Vakkom B. Purushothaman, in his speech, invited everyone in the State to regard the International Anti Corruption Day as a reminder to their own responsibility. He said that the world is much concerned with the fight against corruption as it is a hindrance to the progress and strength of a nation. The Governor lauded Anti Corruption Bureau and Vigilance Department for organising today’s programme.
The Governor also expressed his appreciation to the chief minister and his team for the huge steps they have taken for uprooting corruption in the State. He also appreciated the NGOs and students who participated in the essay and debate competitions, which had been organized in connection with the Anti Corruption Day.
Chief minister Lal Thanhawla said it is a happy change for Mizoram as it could observe the Anti Corruption Day along with the rest of the world. He said, “Whenever we speak of corruption, we only acknowledge misuse of funds by the government; but even outside this, disinterestedness in one’s work, insincerity, negligence, laziness, bribery, and the mindset of seeking more and working less- these are all parts corruption.’’
The chief minister then said that corruption began from the biblical Eden, and added that the government has been doing its best to uproot it. “Therefore, for uprooting the stumbling block of the state i.e. corruption, we need to work together”, the chief minister said. He also lauded the NGOs who take steps in fighting against corruption. “In order to have a transparent government, the people also need to make useful of the newly launched ACB website as well as RTI Act,” Lalthanhawla said.
Lal Thanhawla then released the ACB manual and inaugurated the new website twww.acbmizoram.gov.in.

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Red Shield Division celebrates its “43rd raising day”

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Imphal, Dec 10 : The 43rd Raising Day of Red Shield Division was celebrated on 10 Dec 2012 to mark 43 years of its commitment and excellence for the service to Nation in true spirit and traditions of The Indian Army. Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM and troops of Red Shield Division laid wreaths at the war memorial in memory of the martyrs who displayed gallant action in the line of duty.
The Division was raised on 10 Dec 1969 at Masimpur primarily for CI Ops in Mizoram. However, the Division has actively participated in conventional operation of 1971 war, Liberation of Bangladesh, Operations in Sri Lanka in 1988 to name a few. 10 Dec is celebrated every year to remember the achievement, sacrifices and martyrs of various Operations the Division has excelled in. The 43rd Raising Day Celebration was organized at the Red Shield Division which was attended by all officers in the Station.
The GOC conveyed his appreciation to all ranks of the Division for their commendable performance and achievements during the past years. He complimented them for their dedication, commitment and sacrifice which has enabled the Red Shield Division to ensure security of its area of responsibility which is vital for bringing about peace, progress and prosperity in the region.

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Sharmila Kanba Lup demands repeal of AFSPA

IMPHAL, Dec 10 MNS/NNN: The relay hunger strike by Sharmila Kanba Lup (SAKAL) in support of the hunger striker Irom Chanu Sharmila demanding repeal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 from Manipur, has completed four years on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion marking completion of four years of relay hunger strike by SAKAL which was coincides with the observance of International Human Rights Day at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound in Imphal, Babloo Loitongbam, executive director, Human Rights Alert (HRA) accused the Central Government of not taking into account of the Jeevan Reddy Commission report.
The human rights activist further accused the Prime Minister, who had admitted that AFSPA was an inhuman Act and that it was better to replace it by a more humane Act, of keeping mum on the issue till date.
Babloo, who was speaking at the function as a resource person, observed that because of AFSPA rampant Human Rights contravention and atrocities are being committed by security forces in Manipur and the root cause of militancy in the state was this Act.
He recounted the remarks made by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to Imphal in 2004 when he stated that ‘AFSPA had become an inhuman Act and that it was better to replace it by a more humane Act.’
Soon after that, a four-member committee, which was later entitled as “Jeevan Reddy Commission” headed by retired Supreme Court Justice, Jeevan Reddy, was constituted to review AFSPA, he said and he added that the commission after completing the revision work had submitted the report to the Central Government but it has maintained silence over the report setting aside it till now.
“Such act of the Government is unfortunate and clearly indicates that it has underestimated the people of Manipur,” he alleged.
Imposition of this Draconian law enacted by Indian Parliament in the states like Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir allegedly in an inequitable manner is a sinister design of the Central Government to wipe out smaller communities, Babaloo said.
H Sanahanbi, member, SAKAL, who was giving the key note address of the function, asked why AFSPA has not yet been enforced in the Naxal-hit states of the country even though the volatile situations in such states have demanded such Act.
Supporting the cause of Irom Chanu Sharmila, SAKAL launched the rally hunger strike on December 10, 2008. The event was also attended by Y Nabachandra, president, United Committee Manipur (UCM), S Momon, convenor, SAKAL, Sinam Prakash, secretary general, North East Students’ Organisation and several leaders of various NGOs.
In a shocking revelation, 1528 people been killed in Manipur from the year 1979 to May, 2012 in encounters. Of these, 1399 were males, 31 females and 98 were children.
Observing the International Human Rights Day today at Manipur Press Club in Imphal, organised by Life Watch, Advocate Indra Kumar who is a human rights activist revealed this information.
Also speaking on the occasion, advocate Thoudam Manihar of the Gauhati High Court said many crimes occur due to the bad governance. He said that the government should maintain law and order so as to reduce the crime rate.
Thoudam Manihar then stated that the International Human Rights Day came into being after the United Nations’ meeting held at Paris on December 10, 1948.
Harping on Manipur situation, Thoudam Manihar alleged that human rights violation are committed by both the state and the central security forces. He also mentioned the case of hunger striker Irom Sharmila saying because of all these rights violations, she has been on hunger strike to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
The Gauhati High Court advocate then said the government being the guardian of the people, should understand the wishes of the public.
Noted rights activist Khaidem Mani talked about the need to raise public voice everytime the human rights violation is committed. He said media can be an important platform where the cases of human rights violation can be put up.
The 62nd international human rights day 2012 was observed today in Manipur. The Life watch Manipur observed the day at Manipur Press Club today. Kh. Mani advocate, Angomcha Araba chief administrator Life Watch Manipur, N. Binoy advocate, Th. Manihar advocate graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guests of honour.
The committee on human rights Manipur, CoHR also observed the day at Manipur Press Club.Th. Iboyaima social worker, KT Rahman president AMUCO, L. Memchoubi Devi Phunindro Konsam convenor CoHR graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guests of honour.

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KNF condemns Koubru Leikha blast

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KANGPOKPI, Dec 10: The Kuki National Front, a SoO signatory under UPF has registered strapping condemnation against the Koubru Laikha blast on Sunday, terming the act as an element to destroy the peaceful environment of the area. Speaking to the … Continue reading →

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Speaking to the media persons at Camp Ebenezer today, the Information and Publicity Secretary, LH Stephen said that the general public in the area are peace loving people. The act is to disturb and tarnish the peaceful mindset of the people and the ongoing peace process between Kuki UGs and the Government. This is not appreciated by the organization.

Stephen further lamented that, the organization will not tolerate any such barbaric act that can disturb the peaceful environment and the peace loving general public in future and urged all concerned not to support and lend a helping hand to any organization or individual in carrying out such act in the area.

He also lauds and appreciates the co-operation of the general public the security forces particularly the 43 Assam Rifles for their swift and timely action in apprehending the culprits.

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Family suspects in-laws` hand in Thoithoi`s death

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IMPHAL, Dec 10: Family of Thounaojam (o) Thoithoi (18) has alleged her husband’s family hand in her death. Thoithoi was found hanged in her room on December 8, 2012. Speaking to media persons in a press meet held at Manipur … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, Dec 10: Family of Thounaojam (o) Thoithoi (18) has alleged her husband’s family hand in her death. Thoithoi was found hanged in her room on December 8, 2012.

Speaking to media persons in a press meet held at Manipur Press Club today, Ganga, mother of Thoithoi said they were informed of the news of her daughter’s death by the locals and not by her husband’s family at around 11:30am of December 8, 2012.

After receiving the sad news she along with her son Y Athouba (22) went to her daughter’s house and found no one in the house.

The dead body of her daughter was hanging just 2/3 inches above the ground from her feet, she said.

Moreover, two loin clothes were tied together to form a rope which was found tied loosely around her neck, she complained.

Police was reported by the woman’s family, she added.

Meanwhile Athouba, said another hanging rope made of khudei, her sister’s earing, bicycle chain and a fanek (local wraparound) with stools and urine were also found lying inside her room the same day.

The death body was wrapped in an unusual manner by a fanek which was tied on her back, he continued.

He further said all these evidences clearly indicate that his sister was murdered.

After the post mortem it was found out that there were two swellings on her head, one at the back side and another near the ear. Blood too flowed out from her eyes and mouth, he continued.

Ganga appealed the concerned authority to punish the culprits who are responsible for her daughter’s alleged murder immediately.

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State observes International Human Rights Day widely

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IMPHAL, December 10: As in other parts of the world, the Huan Rughts Day, 2012 was also observed at several places in the state today. The Human Rights Initiative, Manipur also observed the day at Wangkhei Thangapat Mapal today. Ex … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, December 10: As in other parts of the world, the Huan Rughts Day, 2012 was also observed at several places in the state today.

The Human Rights Initiative, Manipur also observed the day at Wangkhei Thangapat Mapal today.

Ex MLA of Singjamei, Loitongbam Sarat Singh, chairman of HRI Dr RK Ranjan Singh and Member Secretary of Manipur State Commission for Women S Meghachandra Sharma attended the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

Speaking as a resource person, Member of Juvenile Justice Board, Imphal East, Kh Dinesh said that Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee had recently visited the Sajiwa Central jail.

He claimed around 80 of the inmates looked to be underage.

Speaking at the function, Loitongbam Sarat Singh also said atrocities against females have increased rapidly in recent times.

He also added that the concern department need to taki some initiative to take action against the perpetrators.

Meanwhile, Life Watch also observed the day under the theme “Universal declaration of human rights” along with its 2nd foundation day at the Manipur Press Club, today.

Advocate, Guwahati High Court and Human Rights Activist, Khaidem Mani Singh who attended as the chief guest said that Human Rights can be categorised under four kinds- civil rights, procedural rights, political rights, and socio economic and cultural rights- under the declaration on Human Rights, 1948.

Unlawful apprehension and killing by state agencies and public authority is human rights violation, he asserted.

The steps for protection of human rights should include staging protest to create public awareness, exposing the act, approaching the court of law, and lastly to approach human rights commission, he added.

He further said not a single MLA discusses the public issues.

It requires a good governance to eradicate corruption, insurgency, and to provide water, electricity, commodities etc, he added.

Dwelling further on the issue, he said there is a lack of good governance and corruption and human rights violation have to be fought from the common platform of Northeast region against the mainland India.

On the other hand, Sarmila Kanba Lup (SAKAL) also observed the International human rights day with its four year completion of mass hunger strike supporting the 12 year long hunger strike of Irom Chanu Sarmila today at Lamyanba Sanglen, Konung Mamang.

Speaking as chief guest at the occasion, president of United Committee Manipur, Y Nabachandra said in various places of the world, laws that affect human rights have been removed .

He asked “Due to globalisation the big world is transforming into small village. At this point of time people are shouting slogans to safeguard human rights. What is the difference between Sarmila and Anna Hazare? Is there any significance in observing human rights day today?”

Presided over by co-convenor of SAKAL Soibam Ongbi Momon Leima, the occasion was attended by secretary general of North Eastern Students Organisation (NESO) Sinam Prakash and Ex Director of HKA Bubloo Loitongbam as guests of honour.

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AR apprehends two UG cadres

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IMPHAL, Dec 10: Troops of 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) apprehended one UNLF cadre during a search operation in Lousang Khong Mayai leikai, said a PRO IGAR (s) release. The release has identified the apprehended … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, Dec 10: Troops of 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) apprehended one UNLF cadre during a search operation in Lousang Khong Mayai leikai, said a PRO IGAR (s) release.

The release has identified the apprehended person as Y Wairakpam Roshan Singh, 48, son of L W Ibochouba Singh of Lousang Khong Mayai, Imphal.

He has been handed over to Lamlai police station, it added.

In another incident, troops of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector launched an operation at Khudengthabi and apprehended one PREPAK woman cadre on December 9, said the same release.

The woman has been identified as No 80120 (batch no.8) self style 2nd lieutenant, Keisham Sana Devi, 28, wife of self style captain Keishan Sagar Singh of Patsoi part-1,Imphal West, it said.

One 9mm pistol with magazine, four lives rounds and one Samsung mobile with a sim card were recovered from her, it continued. The apprehended person was handed over to Imphal West police station along with the recovered items, the release said.

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Warlike store recovered: AR

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IMPHAL, Dec 10: Troops of 28 Assam Rifles of Sector 9 under HQ IGAR (S) alongwith a team of Thoubal Police commandos on Sunday launched a joint operation after discovering the movement of UG cadres in Waithou area and recovered one Chinese made carbine, one country made carbine, nineteen 7.62 ammo, fourteen 9 mm ammo, four M-20 ammo, six 5.56 mm ammo, one Chinese hand grenade, two lathode shells, 1.5 kg explosive, one electric detonator, one special detonator and one Kenwood set, said a PRO release and added that all the recovered items were handed over to Thoubal police.

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Magazine released

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Alex Guite LAMKA, Dec 10: A quarterly socio-religious magazine “VAN GIN SAGI” (SEVEN TRUMPETS) in Thadou – Kuki language was released by Tongzalut Sitlou at Molnom village in Churachandpur district on December 9. The magazine had been in circulation during … Continue reading →

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LAMKA, Dec 10: A quarterly socio-religious magazine “VAN GIN SAGI” (SEVEN TRUMPETS) in Thadou – Kuki language was released by Tongzalut Sitlou at Molnom village in Churachandpur district on December 9.

The magazine had been in circulation during the 1980`s but had ceased to continue. It will now be published and edited by Asst. Prof. of History of Lamka College, Khamkhotinsei Touthang. To mark the revival of the magazine, advertisement paper attach to hydrogen gas balloon were released into the air.

The editor said that the focus of the magazine is to expound the truth of the gospel of Christ which had now been diluted by new thought and philosophy that is contradictory to the bible and added that it will clearly explain that this world is forever and that Jesus Christ had come on the Pentecost day.

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Common exam results out

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IMPHAL, Dec 10: The 5th Common Examination 2012 was held yesterday at Lamlong Higher Secondary School organized by DESAM, Imphal East committee with the participation of 327 competitors from various government and aided schools. K Sweety of Bheigyabati Primary School … Continue reading →

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K Sweety of Bheigyabati Primary School took the first position in the class II exam and Md Ajimuddin of Abushidik Junior High School took the first position in the Class V exam.

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Human rights day observed

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IMPHAL, Dec 10: The UNESCO club of Manipur in collaboration with DSSS celebrated the International Human Rights Day under the theme “My Voice Counts,” at Nagaram village community hall, Imphal, today. According to its press release, Member Zila Parishad 6-Laipham … Continue reading →

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According to its press release, Member Zila Parishad 6-Laipham Khunou, P Sunder Singh attended the occasion as the chief guest while Phungching Shaiza gave the keynote address to the congregation.

St Thomas Seminary, Fr Mareo also spoke on the importance of human rights in relation with spirituality of mankind. He further stressed on the theme “my voice counts” on human ethics and human rights. He said that more emphasized is to be given on the human rights education which is the need of the hour in every society, it said.

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Have A Heart . . .

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By Ananya S Guha
There was a time when cricket in India, not only did not have money in it, but ex cricketers, including Test cricketers led penurious lives. This was, to the extent that the Cricket Control Board Of India, had to organize chaity matches after a cricketer`s retirement. This was one humane act of considertion by the Board. These were termed unambiguously as benefit matches, and the likes of Vinoo Mankad, and Lala Amarnath did get financial assistance from these matches, something which they not only deserved, but something which must have helped them a bit, to counter life`s more material struggles. Likewise many Ranji Trophy players also got some dividends. But there was tragedy, a senior cricket commentator Berry Sarbadhakari committed suiced because of financial want. Soon the Cricket Booard started increaing the allowances to players. Today cricket commentators, most of them ex international players are globe totters, and cricket aficionados in action! Not only do they not need to commit suicide, but they can wallow in opulence during commentary stints. Umpires are also more fortunate, than the time S. Venkataraghavan, or Sambhu Pan were international umpires.

We must owe it to Kerry Packer`s behest and wisom for bring in the evasive lucxre to cricket, like tennis, and inevitably many cricketers forgot loyalties to the country, swayed by the immense benefit to their coffers this would entail. The Cricket Boards of these countries peremptorily banned these players from Test duty.

In the meantime BCCI was stealthily raising funds from test matches (much of it came from raving fans at the Eden Gardens Calcutta). Having done this, the BCCI started making hefty payments to Indian cricketers based on categories, and soon the pecuniary powers of the BCCI began to tell in cricketing dominions, after Dalmiya became the President of the ICCI!

Now our cricketers, thanks again to IPL are not only well paid, they lead enviable personal lives, their houses are well guarded (like Dhoni`s), they run restaurants, they are ad men (and also god men), they figure promptly in reality shows, looking coquettishly at film heriones, models etc.

In the 1970s Bishan Singh Bedi led his team out of a hotel during an unofficial test series against Sri Lanka, complaining about inadquate facilities including I suppose food.

But I was surprised when reading in the papers the other day that in a book launch in Kolkata organized by the Cricket Association of Bengal that Virendra Sehwag stomped out angrily and grumpily of the gathering complaining of bad food. Last time he said in an event organized by the CAB, it was the same thing; the guests were given sandwiches. And, can you believe it the CAB literarily ran after him to propatiate our little god?

Come on Sehwag, have a heart – there are millions in our country who led alone not getting sandwiches do not even get a square meal a day. You sound more like the Queen during the French Revolution, who said that if the people were not getting bread to eat they should try cakes!

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