Eight killed due to landslide at Mizoram

AIZAWL, May 12NNN : Natural calamities are creating havocs in Mizoram in the last two days.After eight people were killed by landslides in Mizoram, a large number of houses were destroyed by storms in Serchip district. Report reaching here today informed Newmai News Network that five persons were injured and around 40 houses were damaged […]

AIZAWL, May 12NNN : Natural calamities are creating havocs in Mizoram in the last two days.After eight people were killed by landslides in Mizoram, a large number of houses were destroyed by storms in Serchip district.
Report reaching here today informed Newmai News Network that five persons were injured and around 40 houses were damaged in Serchhip district in Mizoram due to pre monsoon rain and storm. Out of the five injured, three persons were discharged after having had administered first aid while two persons are undergoing treatment at the Serchhip district hospital. Among the 40 houses that were damaged, nine of them were swept to the ground which included two residential quarters of the state health department.
Further, it is learnt that six electric poles fell to the ground resulting a power cut in Sechhip town for the whole night. Three houses were destroyed in Tachhip village by the squall while many villages across the state were powerless due to transmission lines being snapped by strong wind and massive landslides, sources said.
Meanwhile, Mizoram Governor VakkomPurushothaman this morning visited the spot of the tragic landslide that occurred yesterday morning at Laipuitlang which killed 8 people following the collapse of more than ten buildings.
The Governor expressed deep mourning and heartfelt grief over the huge loss caused by the catastrophe.
The Governor said, “When I came to know about the tragic landslide incident that occurred yesterday morning at
Laipuitlang, Aizawl which claimed the life of a number of people and left several injured and several others still missing, it really shocked me and grieved me at heart. I want to say that I heartily sympathise the victim families, and while I understand the tragic moment they are undergoing, I am certain that I cannot really console them with any word of mine. It is my prayer that God who owns all peace may live with them and give then strength and courage, and stay with them in time of their trouble. I also pray for the injured victims for their quick recovery.” The Governor then expressed his gratitude to all those who took the pains in carrying out the rescue operations.
Chief Minister LalThanhawla, who rushed to the spot after coming to know the incident, also expressed deep sorrow over the catastrophe, and said he deeply mourned for the loss of precious lives. He said that the government will arrange every possible relief for the victims immediately.
The Chief Minister also on the day itself sent information to the central government officials in written form along with several photographs.
Meanwhile, the body of ZakirHussain, from Assam who was among the missing was recovered on Saturday evening. The landslide that took place in the early hours on Saturday, had swept away nine houses in north Aizawl killing eight and leaving 6 people untraced till filing of this report.
A PWD office building, which had been vacated about a year ago after a crack developed on it, collapsed under the impact of the landslide and fell on nine houses below killing the people, sources said. Mizo National Front (MNF) has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister LalThanhawla, who holds the Public Works Department (PWD) portfolio and his younger brother LalThanzara, Parliamentary Secretary for PWD, owning responsibility for the incident.

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Chief Minister and Dy. Chief Minister with awardeesduring 78 Annual Award Distribution function of Manipur SahityaParisad held at JN Academy.

Chief Minister and Dy. Chief Minister with awardeesduring 78 Annual Award Distribution function of Manipur SahityaParisad held at JN Academy.

Chief Minister and Dy. Chief Minister with awardeesduring 78 Annual Award Distribution function of Manipur SahityaParisad held at JN Academy.

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chief minister appreciates effort of army

Mail News Service Imphal, May 12 : Chief Minister Shri O Ibobi Singh and Dy CMGaikhangam and several other civil dignitaries attended dinner cum banquet at Red Shield Division, Leimakhong on 11 May 13. During the visit, Chief Minister and civil dignitaries discussed prevailing security situation in the State with Lt Gen Arun Kumar Sahni, […]

chief minister appreciates  effort of army

chief minister appreciates
effort of army

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Imphal, May 12 : Chief Minister Shri O Ibobi Singh and Dy CMGaikhangam and several other civil dignitaries attended dinner cum banquet at Red Shield Division, Leimakhong on 11 May 13.
During the visit, Chief Minister and civil dignitaries discussed prevailing security situation in the State with Lt Gen Arun Kumar Sahni, SM, VSM, GOC Spear Corps and Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM, GOC Red Shield Division and thee CM further expressed his appreciation towards the efforts of Security Forces in combating insurgency in the State towards bringing peace and tranquility. iIbobi Singh lauded the co-operation and assistance which Red Shield Division has extended to the civil administration of the State and asserted that the continuous and selfless effort of Army will go a long way in providing a vital fillip to the bonhomie between Army and people of Manipur. He wished good luck to the troops of Indian Army serving the Nation and State.

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Record attendance for SSC examination

Mail News Service Imphal, May 12 : Employment opportunities are abundant in our country, but due to the lack of awareness and guidance the deserving students of North East in general and Manipur in particular are unable to make use of these opportunities. In its quest to educate and empower the youth of this region, […]

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Imphal, May 12 : Employment opportunities are abundant in our country, but due to the lack of awareness and guidance the deserving students of North East in general and Manipur in particular are unable to make use of these opportunities. In its quest to educate and empower the youth of this region, units of Senapati Brigade under the aegis of Red Shied Division had taken the initiative to provide awareness, guidance and actively facilitate registration of candidates from Senapati and Tamenglong Districts for vacancies of constables in the Central Armed Police Forces being subscribed through Staff Services Commission of India (SSC).
The personal visits of Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM, GOC, Red Shield Division to the remote and inaccessible areas of these districts further motivated the youth and over 3500 candidates including over 1000 girls had registered for the SSC exam. This is the first time ever, that such a large number of girls have shown their willingness to don the uniform.
Staff Service Commission is a combined entrance for all Central Armed Police Forces to include Border Security Forces, Assam Rifles, CRPF, CISF, SSB etc. The pay package starts from Rs 7200/- to 20200/- and additional allowances such as travel allowances, outfit allowances, children education allowance are also entitled.
With its commitment to the cause of development, the Red Shield Division also took initiative in coaching the registered children to excel in the screening tests before the written tests. It is heartening to note that more than 1000 candidates including over 300 girls have cleared the initial screening and appeared for the written exams of the SSC from Senapati and Tamenglong Districts.
Major General KK Sinha, GOC, Red Shield Division has complimented the Parents, Socio-Political Organizations and units of the Senapati Brigade for achieving this rare feat. He appreciated the girls for taking initiative and to come forward in such large numbers to serve the Nation. He expressed confidence in the youth of Manipur and their ability to make the nation proud. While conveying his best wishes, the GOC reiterated the commitment of the Red Shield Division in making difference in the lives of these youngsters.

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President Gives Away National Florence Nightingale Award

Mail News Service New Delhi, May 12: On the occasion of International Nurses Day, the President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented National Florence Nightingale Award 2013 to 35 nursing professionals for their services with devotion, sincerity, dedication and compassion in New Delhi today. In his welcome address, GhulamNabi Azad, Union Minister of Health & Family […]

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New Delhi, May 12: On the occasion of International Nurses Day, the President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented National Florence Nightingale Award 2013 to 35 nursing professionals for their services with devotion, sincerity, dedication and compassion in New Delhi today.
In his welcome address, GhulamNabi Azad, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare said Nurses are the most crucial link between the patients and doctors in hospitals. The Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Health Ministry to appreciate the selfless services rendered by Nurses with devotion, sincerity, dedication and compassion. He hoped that this award would inspire nursing professionals all over India to encourage them to join this noble profession and provide better healthcare service to the people.
It may be mentioned that the National Florence Nightingale Award is given to the outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs. Nurses working in Government, Voluntary Organizations, Mission institutions and private institutions can apply with due recommendation of concerned State Government. The Award carries Rs.50,000/- cash, a certificate, a citation certificate and a Medal.
Altogether 272 nurses have been decorated with this award by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare so far. ThongamMemchaDevi ,HoikhochinHaokip of Manipur were also among the recipients.

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BJP, TC attack Congress led UPA

IMPHAL, May 12NNN : The BJP, Manipur unit and the Trinamool Congress, Manipur unit have launched scathing attacks on the Congress led government of Manipur for all the ails in the state. The BJP has called Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh as the weakest Prime Minister ever India had after the Independence. The BJP said […]

IMPHAL, May 12NNN : The BJP, Manipur unit and the Trinamool Congress, Manipur unit have launched scathing attacks on the Congress led government of Manipur for all the ails in the state. The BJP has called Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh as the weakest Prime Minister ever India had after the Independence. The BJP said scams have ruled the day and the Prime Minister has failed to address it.
In separate press conferences today, BJP, Manipur unit president Th. Chaoba said all the development works in the hill districts have been halted for a long time now while Trinamool Congress, Manipur unit president Kim Gangte asked as to where have all the funds meant for taking up development works in the hill districts have gone.
Both ThChaoba and Kim Gangte are former Members of Parliament (MPs). The former had even become the Union Minister of State for Food Processing.
On Sunday, both the BJP and the Trinamool Congress, Manipur units have pointed out that there is no governance in Manipur. Both the parties said the increasing cases of violence, rampant drug trafficking and corruption have become the orders of the day.
“There are no roads, bridges and doctors in the hill districts,” alleged the BJP leader while the Trinamook Congress leader said, “Development work in the hill districts have been almost to nothing.” Kim Gangte then said that whenever serious patients are brought to the government hospitals in the state capital the doctors refer the patients to private hospitals like Shija Hospitals. “Where have all the machines and other facilities provided by the government gone,” asked Kim Gangte.
BJP leader ThChaoba then alleged that there are speculations that the state government had sold Manipur’s lands to outsiders in Jiribam sub-division (Manipur-Assam border). “We will find out if these are true,” vows the BJP leader.
These allegations have come three days after the BJP in Manipur had demanded for the declaration of the assets of the ministers.
On Friday last, Manipur unit BJP spokesperson Y Nilamani Singh had told reporters at the party’s office here that as per a Supreme Court ruling, all the food like rice and sugar which are about to run out of their expiry dates must be distributed to the poor instead of freeing them to go waste.
He had alleged that the Manipur Government lets large quantity of food worth croes of rupees to go waste in the state despite the apex court ruling.
About 1114 metric tonne of rice and sugar which can be consumed by the poor for more than one year goes waste every year under this Government against the Supreme Court judgement, he had accused.
Asking what exactly the CAF & PD Director, Commissioner and minister have been doing in the last 12 years of Congress rule in the state, Nilamani said that the food specialist/inspector never looks into the matter seriously.
He had said BJP wanted an independent body like the CBI to carry out a thorough investigation into the activities of these director, commissioner and minister and punish them, asking the real motive of the Congress behind the throwing away of food meant for the underprivileged citizens of the state during the last 17 years.
The people voted the 42 Congress MLAs, but it was not that they wanted them to loot their stomach, the BJP leader had said.
“Flagship programme does nothing here in the state. The deprived section of the society under the AAY and BPL never get the benefits,” the Manipur unit of BJP spokesperson had further alleged.
He also had said that the BJP wanted the Chief Minister and his council of ministers and MLAs declare their assets at the earliest and asked the reason for not declaring their assets till now even after the formation of a sub-committee which has been entrusted with the task.

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What next?

In spite of the ban imposed on the smuggling of drugs from Manipur to Myanmar or vice versa still the fools are attempting to take chance on the road. Who are these people, who continue to dance in the false dream of becoming millionaires over night either by transferring contraband drugs to Myanmar or bringing […]

In spite of the ban imposed on the smuggling of drugs from Manipur to Myanmar or vice versa still the fools are attempting to take chance on the road. Who are these people, who continue to dance in the false dream of becoming millionaires over night either by transferring contraband drugs to Myanmar or bringing heroin no 4 to Manipur? The arrest made so far reveals that all those involved in the illegal trade, be it those belonging to security forces or Manipur police or simple women, were used by unknown smugglers, whose whereabouts cannot be traced. These porters acted foolishly, tempted by money offered for transferring the banned items. They were all caught. They will not be able to escape easily. The law is also going to be made stricter to deal with the smugglers. What these fools do not know is that they have been scanned right from the place where they packed the items up to the place of delivery. Perhaps the women smugglers took security personnel lightly that they felt they could tuck the heroin no. 4 inside the sock. Law enforcing agencies outsmarted the smugglers by deploying women police personnel on the road. Lady police officials can check women smugglers unhindered. This message is loud and clear. The arrest of two women heroin porters on the Imphal-Moreh road has indicated the dexterity of the police personnel in arresting drug smugglers. Imphal, Moreh road has ceased to provide lackadaisical route to the smugglers of contraband items. The fools are advised to abandon the illegal trade of transferring contraband drugs using the strictly supervised road leading up to Myanmar. How long these smugglers will continue to rot in the jail? For life time or for a few months. Will they think of resorting to the same illegal trade after coming out from jail? If they do again they can be branded as one of the greatest fools. Manipur jails will be flooded with smugglers at this rate of arrest of drug smugglers. Two women and a man were arrested for carrying drugs and heroin no.4 yesterday. God knows how many of them will be arrested tomorrow. Drug seizure reports continue to decorate the top line of the newspapers. There is reason behind that. It fulfils the appetite of the news hungry readers. It also exposes the state of mind of desperate money hunters. They are out to grab every single opportunity to deliver their items to the destination by using all means available under the sun. They had used army officer, commando officials and lady porters. The next step God knows may be children. The smart police personnel on the road supervising the movement of all on the national highway must have to remain alert. Smugglers should not be allowed to outwit the expert men on the road.

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Sekmai bodies resolve to ban tender for quarries

A joint meeting of local clubs and Meira Paibi Lup of Sekmai area including Advanced Women’s Society and Sekmai Protection Committee held on Sunday has resolved to ban the tender for sand and stone quarries at Sekmai River for some years Source Huei…

A joint meeting of local clubs and Meira Paibi Lup of Sekmai area including Advanced Women’s Society and Sekmai Protection Committee held on Sunday has resolved to ban the tender for sand and stone quarries at Sekmai River for some years Source Hueiyen News Service

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Anal artiste passes away

HT Ruwngnal Anal, a multi faceted personality of the Anal tribe has passed away this morning at his residence in Chandel Panchay, chandel district Source The Sangai Express

HT Ruwngnal Anal, a multi faceted personality of the Anal tribe has passed away this morning at his residence in Chandel Panchay, chandel district Source The Sangai Express

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LNKR for expediting IT Road work

Liangmai Katimai Ruangdi Manipur and Nagaland LNKR MN or Liangmai Students Union has urged the authority concerned to speed up the double laning work of I Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

Liangmai Katimai Ruangdi Manipur and Nagaland LNKR MN or Liangmai Students Union has urged the authority concerned to speed up the double laning work of I Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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CM applauds

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh alongwith Home Minister Gaikhangam and several other civil dignitaries attended dinner cum banquet at Red Shield Division, Leimakhong on May 11 during which the CM and civil dignitaries discussed prevailing security situati…

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh alongwith Home Minister Gaikhangam and several other civil dignitaries attended dinner cum banquet at Red Shield Division, Leimakhong on May 11 during which the CM and civil dignitaries discussed prevailing security situation in the State with GOC Spear Corps Lt Gen Arun Kumar Sahni and GOC Red Shield Division Maj Gen KK Sinha, informed a PIB DW release Source The Sangai Express

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MKS celebrates Mothers’ Day

As part of its grass root level outreach programme to raise awareness and taking the occasion to maximum villages, Maram Students’ Union MKS celebrated the MOTHERS’ DAY together with various churches today Source Hueiyen News Service

As part of its grass root level outreach programme to raise awareness and taking the occasion to maximum villages, Maram Students’ Union MKS celebrated the MOTHERS’ DAY together with various churches today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Sahitya Akademi awards presented

The Sangai Express manipuri edition columnist Sagolsem Indrakumar Singh was among 23 literary figures, cultural exponents and artistes to have been conferred with the Sahitya Academy awards on the occasion of the 78th foundation anniversary celebrati…

The Sangai Express manipuri edition columnist Sagolsem Indrakumar Singh was among 23 literary figures, cultural exponents and artistes to have been conferred with the Sahitya Academy awards on the occasion of the 78th foundation anniversary celebration of Manipur Sahitya Parishad held today at JN Manipur Dance Academy Source The Sangai Express

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JAC demands termination of negligent medical staff

The Joint Action Committee JAC formed in connection with the death of Karam Bishorjit of Kongba Kshetri Leikai at JNIMS Hospital on May 10 has demanded the State Government to terminate the negligent medical staffs, who were on duty, from their respe…

The Joint Action Committee JAC formed in connection with the death of Karam Bishorjit of Kongba Kshetri Leikai at JNIMS Hospital on May 10 has demanded the State Government to terminate the negligent medical staffs, who were on duty, from their respective services Source Hueiyen News Service

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Motivational talk programme conducted

The Red Shield Division organised a talk on ‘motivation and personality development’ at Leimakhong today for aspirants who want to join the defence forces as officers Source The Sangai Express

The Red Shield Division organised a talk on ‘motivation and personality development’ at Leimakhong today for aspirants who want to join the defence forces as officers Source The Sangai Express

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Mao Potato Farm reaping the fruit of hard labour

The Regional Potato Farm at Mao, which is producing varieties of potatoes, has been able to earn around Rs 23,76,700 from selling potatoes during the fiscal year 2012 13 Source Hueiyen News Service

The Regional Potato Farm at Mao, which is producing varieties of potatoes, has been able to earn around Rs 23,76,700 from selling potatoes during the fiscal year 2012 13 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Two boys handed over to CWC, Chandel

A Thoubal police personnel helped two teenage boys who lost their ways to reach the safe custody of Child Welfare Committee, Chandel Source The Sangai Express

A Thoubal police personnel helped two teenage boys who lost their ways to reach the safe custody of Child Welfare Committee, Chandel Source The Sangai Express

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Loaded truck washed away in mudslide

With unprecedented heavy pre monsoon rains making the condition of Tamenglong Khongsang road to turn from bad to worse, one goods laden truck Registration no Source Hueiyen News Service Daniel Kamei

With unprecedented heavy pre monsoon rains making the condition of Tamenglong Khongsang road to turn from bad to worse, one goods laden truck Registration no Source Hueiyen News Service Daniel Kamei

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Nurses’ Day celebrated

The Trained Nurses Association of India, Manipur branch celebrated International Nurses’ Day at the Uripok Khumanthem Leikai office of the Association today Source The Sangai Express

The Trained Nurses Association of India, Manipur branch celebrated International Nurses’ Day at the Uripok Khumanthem Leikai office of the Association today Source The Sangai Express

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