Women Commission Met the Rape Victim of Kakching

The Fact Finding Team of Manipur Station Commission for Women met the rape victim of Kakching and the parents Source North East Support Centre Helpline

The Fact Finding Team of Manipur Station Commission for Women met the rape victim of Kakching and the parents Source North East Support Centre Helpline

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Rape of TG girl Accused chargesheeted

The Lamphel Police have framed a charge sheet against the two accused in the rape of a student of TG Higher Secondary School on October 20, 2012 last after offering a drink laced with sedative in a restaurant at Changangei Uchekon along Imphal Airport …

The Lamphel Police have framed a charge sheet against the two accused in the rape of a student of TG Higher Secondary School on October 20, 2012 last after offering a drink laced with sedative in a restaurant at Changangei Uchekon along Imphal Airport road Source Hueiyen News Service

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State handloom products to be registered in GI Registry

State handloom products namely Moirang Phee, Saaphee Laanphee and Rani Phee are ready for registration in the GI Registry of India in compliance to Geographical Indication Registration Act, Principal Secretary of Commerce and Industries O Nabakishore h…

State handloom products namely Moirang Phee, Saaphee Laanphee and Rani Phee are ready for registration in the GI Registry of India in compliance to Geographical Indication Registration Act, Principal Secretary of Commerce and Industries O Nabakishore has informed Source Hueiyen News Service

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MLA Erabot detains 16 vehicles from excavating land in Reserve Forest area

MLA of Wankhei A C Y Erabot detained 16 vehicles which were found excavating land from reserve forest area in Mantripukhri before being handed over to the forest officials and the Heingang Police Station Source Hueiyen News Service

MLA of Wankhei A C Y Erabot detained 16 vehicles which were found excavating land from reserve forest area in Mantripukhri before being handed over to the forest officials and the Heingang Police Station Source Hueiyen News Service

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Two minor girls go missing in Ukhrul

Two minor girls have been reported missing after leaving their homes in Ukhrul to visit a village of a woman known to them in the mid of January last Source Hueiyen News Service Pamreiso Shimray

Two minor girls have been reported missing after leaving their homes in Ukhrul to visit a village of a woman known to them in the mid of January last Source Hueiyen News Service Pamreiso Shimray

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KSDC reiterates demand

Kuki State Demand Committee has reiterated that the political dialogue with the Kuki militants under SoO should be started at an earliest time as per the assurance given by the Government to avoid resumption of the indefinite public blockade which has …

Kuki State Demand Committee has reiterated that the political dialogue with the Kuki militants under SoO should be started at an earliest time as per the assurance given by the Government to avoid resumption of the indefinite public blockade which has been temporarily suspended since January 29, 2013 Source Hueiyen News Service

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MNRF clarifies on killing Hopeson

Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front MNRF has clarified that Hopeson who was killed during a gunfight yesterday was not a civilian but an agent of NSCN IM who instigated innocent Naga people with communal ill feelings against the Meeteis Source Huei…

Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front MNRF has clarified that Hopeson who was killed during a gunfight yesterday was not a civilian but an agent of NSCN IM who instigated innocent Naga people with communal ill feelings against the Meeteis Source Hueiyen News Service

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International Guwahati Trade Fair

The International Guwahati Trade Fair has grown bigger and better each each and one of the main reason behind it can be attributed to attracting a number of foreign participants , the list of which has appreciated with every passing year Source Mith…

The International Guwahati Trade Fair has grown bigger and better each each and one of the main reason behind it can be attributed to attracting a number of foreign participants , the list of which has appreciated with every passing year Source Mithu Choudhury

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Drug seizure NIPCO demands to know identity of ‘Henry’

National Identity Protection Committee NIPCO has demanded the State Government, more particularly the Home Minister to reveal the true identity of the person named ‘Henry’ who is supposedly the owner of the drug consignment seized from Imphal Tulihal…

National Identity Protection Committee NIPCO has demanded the State Government, more particularly the Home Minister to reveal the true identity of the person named ‘Henry’ who is supposedly the owner of the drug consignment seized from Imphal Tulihal Airport on January 11 last Source Hueiyen News Service Nomita Khongbantabam

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I Hemochandra, Minister attending prize distribution function of canoe sprint championship at Loktak

I Hemochandra, Minister attending prize distribution function of canoe sprint championship at Loktak

I Hemochandra, Minister attending prize distribution function of canoe sprint championship at Loktak

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Indo-Bangla Dialogue on Peace- The Maitree Summit 2013, Guwahati

Guwahati, Feb 1 MNS: The Youth Forum on Foreign Policy (YFFP) has organiseda daylong conference The Maitree Summit 2013, India Bangladesh High Potential Leader’s Dialogue on Peace in Guwahati today. The 2013 Maitree Summit is the first of a series of conferences that YFFP intends to hold with India’s neighbouring states. The event is supported […]

Guwahati, Feb 1 MNS: The Youth Forum on Foreign Policy (YFFP) has organiseda daylong conference The Maitree Summit 2013, India Bangladesh High Potential Leader’s Dialogue on Peace in Guwahati today. The 2013 Maitree Summit is the first of a series of conferences that YFFP intends to hold with India’s neighbouring states. The event is supported by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata and Embassy of Bangladesh in India. The summit include panel discussion, cultural visits, and interactions with senior representatives of Govt. of Assam including the Chief Minister Mr Tarun Gogoi, Minister of Tourism Mr Chandan Brahma and The Minister of Power Mr Pradyut Bordoloi. Main theme of the Summit is focus on International Relations, Industry, Education, Socio-economic development and Governance.
Political and industry leaders from both India and Bangladesh addressed the summit held at Royal Group of Institutions. The inaugural panel discussion was graced by the Honourable Chief Minister of Assam Mr. Tarun Gogoi. The Chief Minister welcomed the initiatives taken by YFFP to organise this much needed summit and congratulated for the effort to bring together the high potential leaders from both countries to discuss various issues. The Indian speaker panel included Sanjay Wadvani, British Deputy High Commissioner, Prabir De, Research & Information System for Developing Countries; Rahul Manchandani, Founder President of Commonwealth- Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneus; Maya Manchandani, Foreign Affairs Editor at NDTV; Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Joint Secretary BSM, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India, Hasina Kharbhih, CEO Impulse Social Enterprises, Nitin Pai, Fellow Geopolitics, Takshashila India; Rajeev Chaturvedy, Head Foreign Policy Division, FICCI; RK Imo Singh, MLA, Manipur; Jarpum Gamlin, CEO, Eastern Sentinal. On the other hand the Bangladesh delegation team will be accompanied by Raheed Ejaz, Diplomat Correspondent, Daily Prothom; Ifty Islam, MD, Asian Tiger Capital Partner; Syeda Enam Khan, Research Director, Bangladesh Enterprise Institute, Asif Saleh, Senior Director, BRAC; Mohammad A. Arafat, ED, Shuchinta Foundation; Shahriaar Alam, MP, Bangladesh; Shazzad Haider, Bangladesh Awami Juba League; Dr. Anwara Begum Senior Reasearch Fellow , Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies; Mr. Shahab Enam Khan, Reasearch Director, Bangladesh Enterprise Institute. The dignitaries will discuss on various issues of common interest from the point of both India and Bangladesh to pave way for long term mutually beneficial tie up and growth. Mr. Gaurav Gogoi, Secretary, Youth Forum on Foreign Policy welcomed all the dignitaries and hoped the discussion taken place in the summit will be carried forward and impacts the strategic development for mutual prosperity.
The organiser Youth Forum on Foreign Policy (YFFP) India is an initiative that seeks to develop an informed and substantive dialogue on foreign policy issues among India’s youth and to ensure that India’s foreign policy is more responsive to the concerns of the youth. It endeavours to connect Foreign Policy Stakeholders and youth groups from India and abroad on the same platform to discuss specific thematic and regional foreign policy issues. The forum is headed by Gaurav Gogoi, Secretary; Shailey Hingorani, President and Rohan Mukherjee. At present the forum has its presence in Mumbai, Kolkata, Banagalore and Guwahati.
The summit is managed by Tattva Creations, the premier event management organisation based in Guwahati.Tattva Creations is a sister concern of Eclectic Publications, a well-known media house in the Northeast that brings out one of the most popular magazine Eclectic Northeast. The company’s corporate office is in Bangalore, with marketing representatives in Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi.

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Women of Lamlongei locality of Imphal East district apprising local MLA Y Erabot to prevent those people from taking mud/earth from the hill-lock of the locality—–Photo NNN

Women of Lamlongei locality of Imphal East district apprising local MLA Y Erabot to prevent those people from taking mud/earth from the hill-lock of the locality—–Photo NNN

Women of Lamlongei locality of Imphal East district apprising local MLA Y Erabot to prevent those people from taking mud/earth from the hill-lock of the locality—–Photo NNN

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Ima Kombi remembered

The ninth death anniversary of Meira Paibi leader Ima Komba was held at Khuyathong today. Ima (mother) Kombi was a pioneer who was also responsible for the strong Meira Paibi movement (women activism) in Manipur. (Meira Paibi literally means woman with a burning torch). Thounaojam Iboyaima, father of social worker, L.Memchoubi Devi,president, PLMPAM and P.Ibemnungsi, […]

The ninth death anniversary of Meira Paibi leader Ima Komba was held at Khuyathong today.
Ima (mother) Kombi was a pioneer who was also responsible for the strong Meira Paibi movement (women activism) in Manipur. (Meira Paibi literally means woman with a burning torch).
Thounaojam Iboyaima, father of social worker, L.Memchoubi Devi,president, PLMPAM and P.Ibemnungsi, president, MEPWAK attended the function as chief guest, president and guest of honor respectively.
KT Rahaman, president, All Manipur Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), Phulindro Konsam, social activist, a number of civil society leaders among others also attended the function. They paid floral tribute at the photo of the late meira paibi leader during the function.
PLMPAM was set up in the year 1985 and late Ima Kombi was the founder president of the women organization.
She also played a great role in different women organizations in the state prior to the formation of PLMPAM. Ima Kombi died on February 1, 2004.

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Militants infiltrating state forces : NPF

IMPHAL, Feb 1 NNN: The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Manipur State has demanded the immediate intervention of the Governor of Manipur in addressing the prevailing law and order situation of Manipur and the financial crisis in the state. The NPF, Manipur State said the state government has failed completely in addressing the law and order […]

IMPHAL, Feb 1 NNN: The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Manipur State has demanded the immediate intervention of the Governor of Manipur in addressing the prevailing law and order situation of Manipur and the financial crisis in the state.
The NPF, Manipur State said the state government has failed completely in addressing the law and order problem in Manipur while alerting that everything is on the verge of crumbling down.
‘Besides, financial irregularities have been the common phenomena from top to bottom in the state under Congress led Secular Progressive Front (SPF) government. Underground elements have penetrated into the state security forces through recruitment of their cadres into the Manipur Police, IRB and commandos. Those personnel who were recruited through underground recommendations have been acting as conduit of the outlaw elements. Their involvements have been exposed in various major crimes committed in the state .
The NPF then said State Home minister Gaikhangam clearly stated that some anti-social elements had infiltrated into the Manipur police but how could they infiltrated without the consent and involvement of those authority concerned.
“Who was the then Home Minister of Manipur during that recruitment? Was any probe ordered to find out who the real culprit was in such criminal act?,” the NPF continued to question.
“There was also a powerful bomb blast inside the tight security zone of the 1st MR Bn. On the eve of 64th Indian Republic Day within the venue of the celebration. The State Home Minister again pointed his finger of suspicion that such crime could not be occurred inside security zone without the involvement of state security personnel. Many crimes were also committed in the recent past by the Manipur security forces. Payment of huge amount during recruitment is one of the major responsible factors of all those crimes committed by IRB, Police, Commando, MR etc. because they could not repay loan out of their meager salary,” the NPF, Manipur State stated.
Due to the above reason, now the state security forces who are custodian of internal security have been working as agents of the unlawful elements. Who should the public put their faith for protection and security of their own lives, properties and security? NPF Manipur Sate demands immediate probe into those irregularities during recruitments by a reputed investigating agency like NIA or CBI, the NPF added.
The NPF then said it was another surprising fact to know that Govt. of Manipur is getting not less than Rs 450 crore every month from the centre as SCA, SPA etc. for payment of salary, dues of various departments and contract bills. “However, many contractors have not been getting their contract bills for 2/3 years or more. Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh who is also holding finance portfolio has been releasing funds/bills to handful of his coteries while contractors from hills district like Chandel, Senapati, Ukhrul and Tamenglong were always at the receiving end and they were black out with list of payment of contract bills. The Govt. of Manipur and Deptt. Of finance has become the fiefdom of Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh. A leader of such doubtful integrity and biased attitude should introspect himself before he speak out for unity and integrity of the state,” the NPF advised.
The NPF M also drew the attention of Governor and demanded constitution of a House Committee comprising of both ruling and opposition members to probe recruitments and financial irregularities .

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KSDC new office bearers

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 1 : The KSDC inducted Dr. Lalkhawlien Pulamte as Vice-President (Administration) of the KSDC Central Executive Committee. District wise Committee (comprising of seven members each) too has been set up and formed completely and function . The members were Lhunkhothang Khongsai, Churachandpur, Jangkhohou Ukhrul , Nehminthang Tamenglong, Boipu Tuboi Sadar […]

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Imphal, Feb 1 : The KSDC inducted Dr. Lalkhawlien Pulamte as Vice-President (Administration) of the KSDC Central Executive Committee. District wise Committee (comprising of seven members each) too has been set up and formed completely and function . The members were Lhunkhothang Khongsai, Churachandpur, Jangkhohou Ukhrul , Nehminthang Tamenglong, Boipu Tuboi Sadar Hills, Thangtong, Chandel
The official process undertaken by the Government of Manipur and Government of India for political dialogue with the Kuki militants under SoO including KSDC is highly appreciated and observed the day to day development. Let the political dialogue starts at an earliest time as per the assurance given by the Government to avoid the restoration of indefinite public blockades which was temporarily suspended on 29th January 2013 called for the creation of Kuki State said a statement issued by S. George Guite, Secy. Information & Publicity.

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Foreigners allowed to enter Manipur for one more year

IMPHAL, Feb 1 MNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division), Government of India has excluded the entire area of the state of Manipur from the Protected Area Regime notified under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Orders 1958 for a further period of one year with effect from January 1, 2013, according to an official order […]

IMPHAL, Feb 1 MNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division), Government of India has excluded the entire area of the state of Manipur from the Protected Area Regime notified under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Orders 1958 for a further period of one year with effect from January 1, 2013, according to an official order issued by Jt Secretary (Home), .
Citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries would continue to require prior approval of the Ministry of Home affairs before their visit to the state of Manipur, says the order issued by Ningthoujam Geoffrey, Joint Secretary (Home).
It may be ensured that they are not allowed to visit the state without the requisite Protected Area Permit (PAP). If any such national is found visiting the state without the PAP, action may be taken under the relevant provisions of the Foreigners’ Act.
Myanmar citiznes visiting the state beyond 16 km from the Indo-Myanmar border would continue to require prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Yuva Kriti and Life skill education training concludes

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 1 : A two day exhibition of Youth on handicrafts ( Yuva Kriti) and three day life skill education training organized by NYK Imphal at the DRDA hall, DC office, Lamphelpat concluded on Jan 31 last with L Tilotama Vice-Chairperson, NYKS Delhi as Chief Guest and N Ibungochoubi, former President […]

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Imphal, Feb 1 : A two day exhibition of Youth on handicrafts ( Yuva Kriti) and three day life skill education training organized by NYK Imphal at the DRDA hall, DC office, Lamphelpat concluded on Jan 31 last with L Tilotama Vice-Chairperson, NYKS Delhi as Chief Guest and N Ibungochoubi, former President MMTA as President.
Y Laksman Singh, District Youth Coordinator highlighted about objective of the Yuva Kriti and a brief report of the life skill education training. The DYC announced the proposed block level vikas mela in which there will be job fair/ saral Rojgar for the unemployed youths. Suitable skill development training programmes will be imparted to the youth in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship.
L Tilotama inspected all the stalls of the yuva kriti and appreciated the exhibitors for producing qualitative products, showing their skill and creative ideas. She called upon the artisans to develop new techniques and technology to enable them provide more products within a short period so that they may get more profit.
There should be sustainable economy among women. Women should not be dependent upon their male counterparts. Empowerment of women will come when the women are self supportive and capable of taking part in decision making.
The VC gave away award for outstanding youth club to the Meijrao Lakpa Development club, Imphal West. She also distributed certificate to all the stall owners and the participants of the life skill education training.
In his presidential address N Ibungochoubi emphasizes the possibility of making Agarbati sticks with bamboo which is available in plenty in the state of Manipur. The family income will be accelerated by spending few hours in a day.
Jackie Ruivah, Zonal Director thanked the exhibitors and the participants of the life skill education for their positive response while participating in the Yuva Kriti and the training programme within a short notice.

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CorCom expels UPPK

Imphal Feb 1 UNA: The Coordination Committee (CorCom) has expelled one of its group members UPPK from their committee for having a link with the India agents said a release singed by H Poirei, media coordinator CorCom on Friday. The release of the CorCom said that UPPK Adviser Meisnam Biren @ Chamba Sagolband Meino Leirak, […]

Imphal Feb 1 UNA: The Coordination Committee (CorCom) has expelled one of its group members UPPK from their committee for having a link with the India agents said a release singed by H Poirei, media coordinator CorCom on Friday.
The release of the CorCom said that UPPK Adviser Meisnam Biren @ Chamba Sagolband Meino Leirak, Chairman, Bonbihari @ Laangamba of Thangmeiband, External Affairs Secretary, Lousangbam Krisibabu Mangang of Kwakkeithel Moirangpurel Leikai and Assistant Plubicity Secretay, Laisram Ranjit of Mayang Imphal have left the CorCom without giving any specific information.
General secretary, Ningthoujam Sana of Waheng Leikai, Finance Secretary Langpoklakpam Inaocha of Kongjeng Leikai and organization secretary, Konthoujam Homeshwor @ Chingkhie of Konthoujam tried to create a confusion amongst the UPPK it was stated UPPK leaders have links with Indian agent and even started a talk it was stated.
Because of all this reason the CorCom has resolved to expel UPPK on January 28 and 31 meeting added the release.
Now CorCom is formed by only six groups which include KCP, KYKL, PREPAK,PREPAK(Pro), RPF & UNLF further added the press release.

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NSCN IM in loggerhead with AR

DIMAPUR, Feb 1 NNN: When speculations on the early settlement of the vexed Naga political issue are rife, the NSCN-IM has expressed its strong objection to the conduct of the Assam Rifles today. The NSCN-IM said that when certain actions came in contrary to the rules and regulations that monitor the 2nd Indo-Naga ceasefire reaction […]

DIMAPUR, Feb 1 NNN: When speculations on the early settlement of the vexed Naga political issue are rife, the NSCN-IM has expressed its strong objection to the conduct of the Assam Rifles today.
The NSCN-IM said that when certain actions came in contrary to the rules and regulations that monitor the 2nd Indo-Naga ceasefire reaction and condemnation will naturally follow and in the strongest term as deem necessary.
The NSCN-IM said that the outfit is shocked beyond measure when its Cease Fire Monitoring Cell received a letter signed by one Major, Adjutant for Commandant, 29 Assam Rifles and attested by one Captain Adjutant, 29 Assam Rifles. The letter stated thus,”This unit is tasked to to collect the land details of Hebron designated camp (NSCN-IM headquarters, off Dimapur) during the initial settlement of the 1999.”
According to the NSCN-IM, the letter further authorized one Shankar Singh of 29 Assam Rifles to collect the date/sketches of the Hebron camp. “This is totally against the norms of the Cease fire monitoring. Anything that has to do with cease fire rules has to be initiated with the sanction of the Chairman of Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) and if necessary be discussed in the Cease fire ground rule meeting. The 29 Assam Rifles cannot bypass any official norms under any given situation,” the Naga outfit said.
The NSCN also received a letter from National Investigation Agency(NIA) from its Gauhati Office.To deal with NIA do not come under the purview of the Ceasefire Monitoring Cell and therefore,it cannot entertain such directive.
The NSCN-IM also alleged that another unwarranted action against NSCN has also come from the 31 Assam Rifles under Col Vikram Singh.
According to the NSCN-IM, Col Vikram Singh has ordered destruction/dismantling of the Hevito Battalion, Naga Army (armed wing of the NSCN), New Chungtia on the pretext that the camp is totally illegal as it is against the Ceasefire Ground Rules and it also poses a serious security threat to the local population, Mariani-Mokokchung highway and conduct of Assembly Election.
“This Battalion has been in existent for more than 15 years.Ceasefire was enforced for more than 15 years and why the realisation now that it posses a threat to the local population Such action of 31 AR is totally unwarranted and therefore, we condemn in the strongest term,” the NSCN-IMsaid.

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