December 10, 2013 – Page 2

Manipuri writer proudly steps in national domain

Budding Manipuri writer Okram Leishemba Mangangcha aka Ibudhou People has been able to earn a prominent place in the domain of national literature by bagging several literary awards including the prestigious Gourao Puruskar Sohala Award Source Hueiy…

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AFSPA slammed on Intl Human Rights Day

Like in other parts of the world, rights campaigners, NGOs and Manipur State Legal Services Authority observed International Human Rights Day at different places today Source The Sangai Express

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RKVY scheme, a ‘failure’ in State

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana RKVY , the flagship programme of Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, is in a state of failure in Manipur with State Government withholding the funds allocated by the Centre Source Hueiyen News Service

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CorCom among unlawful Associations

Alongside several underground organisations that have already been declared as the Unlawful organisations such as the Peoples’ Liberation Army PLA and its political wing, the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front RPF , the United National Liberation Front UNLF , the Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kngleipak PREPAK and its armed wing, the Red Army , the Kangleipak Communist Party KCP and its armed wing, also called the Red Army , the Kanglei Yaol Kanba Lup KYKL , the Union Home Ministry has declared CorCom conglomerate of six valley based UD outfits and the Manipur Peoples’ Liberation Front MPLF along with all their factions, wings and front organisations as ‘Unlawful Associations’ under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 Source The Sangai Express Press Information Bureau

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Imphal Book Fair from Dec 15

The Imphal Book Fair 2013 would be organized jointly by Manipur State Central Library and Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation from December 15 to 24 at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound here Source Hueiyen News Service

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Endangered species put up for lottery

The lack of efforts to protect wildlife species in Ukhrul has manifested itself again with at the district headquarters Source The Sangai Express Mungchan Zimik

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UNC calls 48hr NH37 bandh from Dec 12 midnight

United Naga Council UNC today announced to impose 48 hours National Highway 37 Imphal Silchar road bandh from midnight of December 12 Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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UNC calls 48 hrs bandh against ‘quite hazy’ remark

Taking strong exception to the Joint Secretary North East , Ministry of Home Affairs Shambhu Singh’s remark that the demand for an Alternative Arrangement is ‘quite hazy’, the UNC has called a 48 hour total bandh on NH 37 with effect from the midnight…

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MNF accepts defeat to Congress

After suffering yet another debacle, Mizo National Front MNF president Zoramthanga made his maiden speech before party members at MNF party office here today consoling the disappointed members as their defeat is the purpose of God Source Hueiyen N…

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Some officers likely to face music

The State Government has decided to take up a case under the Manipur Public Servant Personal Liability Act for releasing over Rs 35 lakh by Agriculture Department at a time when the Government held back all kinds of funds except for salaries and pensio…

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Garo Hills’ Winter Fest begins on solemn note due to Mandela effect

The Ahaia Winter Festival of West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya themed ‘Give peace a chance’ started on a very solemn note on Monday as a tribute to the great departed anti apartheid leader and messenger of non violence and peace, Nelson Mandela, at Tura Chandmary Playground with its citizens taking out an inter faith peace march on the streets of Tura Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Keeping the kitchen fire burning burns more holes in the pocket LPG price hiked by Rs 346 per cylinder

Domestic cooking gas LPG price was on Tuesday hiked by Rs 3 Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Sensitization on Commodity Trading

A day long sensitization programme on Commodity Trading organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Imphal West under the sponsorship of NABARD was held today at ICAR Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat wherein 25 members from different co operative societies and farmer…

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In a democracy, all stakeholders need to be involved Shambhu

Violence has considerably come down in Manipur, while there are many issues that need to be addressed, said the Joint Secretary NE , MHA, Shambhu Singh who returned to office after a two day visit to Manipur Source The Sangai Express Ninglun Hanghal

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Injured mason succumbs

A mason engaged in construction of a brick field at Wangjing Kheba Chingkhong who was hospitalized since September 5 after falling down from atop of the construction site succumbed to his injuries yesterday Source Hueiyen News Service

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CorCom pays homage to valiant Manipuri women – E-Pao.net

CorCom pays homage to valiant Manipuri womenE-Pao.netImphal, December 10 2013: Recounting events that led to Nupi Lan, the women's uprising that changed the course of Manipur's history, CorCom has paid fitting homage to the valiant manipuri wom…

CorCom pays homage to valiant Manipuri women
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Imphal, December 10 2013: Recounting events that led to Nupi Lan, the women's uprising that changed the course of Manipur's history, CorCom has paid fitting homage to the valiant manipuri womenfolk of the past who fought against British rulers and also …
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Manipur adds another feather to its cap through Moirangthem Muktamani – E-Pao.net

Manipur adds another feather to its cap through Moirangthem MuktamaniE-Pao.netImphal, December 10 2013: The northeast, which has over the years produced many talents, has added another feather to its cap through Moirangthem Muktamani Devi, who runs a w…

Manipur adds another feather to its cap through Moirangthem Muktamani
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Imphal, December 10 2013: The northeast, which has over the years produced many talents, has added another feather to its cap through Moirangthem Muktamani Devi, who runs a wool knitted shoes unit, and is also actively involved in training local women .

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CDOs nab KCP cadre

IMPHAL, Dec 10: One active member KCP was today nabbed by the Imphal West district commandos on December 8, 2013 at about 10:05 am from Indo Burma Road near Meitei Lamkhai. Conveying the nabbing of the KCP in a press … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 10: One active member KCP was today nabbed by the Imphal West district commandos on December 8, 2013 at about 10:05 am from Indo Burma Road near Meitei Lamkhai.

Conveying the nabbing of the KCP in a press release from the SP of Imphal West district, it further said that the arrested KCP was identified as Md Islaoddin alias Bin Laden, 42, son of Md Ahamed Ali of Sora Mayai Leikai.

Nupi Lal marathon race held at Jiribam

JIRIBAM, December 10: The 74th Nupi Lan Ningshing Numit Observation Committee 2013, Jiribam has today organised Marathon Race for woman at Jiribam in connection with the observation of Nupi Lan. The women marathon race was flagged off by Additional Deputy … Continue reading →

JIRIBAM, December 10: The 74th Nupi Lan Ningshing Numit Observation Committee 2013, Jiribam has today organised Marathon Race for woman at Jiribam in connection with the observation of Nupi Lan.

The women marathon race was flagged off by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jiribam Y Iboyaima Singh. The marathon race has two categories – below 40 years and above 40 years respectively. In the below 40 years category, H Sushila Devi of Ningthembam, M Romita Devi of Monbung and A Memi Devi of Champanagar stood first, second and third position respectively.

And above 40 years, Kh Ibema Devi of Harinagar, Y Fajaton Devi of Lakhinagar, Assam and L Bina Devi of Kalinagar stood first, second and third position respectively. The women marathon race was started from Dibong and its finishing line at All Jiribam Meira Paibee office, Babupara,Jiribam. Around 100 women were participated in this race and the prizes will be distributed on December 12 in a function held at Jiribam Town Hall.

AMACSU to felicitate elderly womenfolk

IMPHAL, Dec 10: “Imashingidamak”- the 8th edition of the annual program organized by the All Manipur Arts & Culture Students’ Union (AMACSU) will be held at the Auditorium of the JN Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal on December 12, 2013 from 12.30 pm as a gesture of appreciation and regard for the prolonged dedication and service for the advancement of Manipuri culture by the “Imas” or elderly womenfolk of the state.

A small token of appreciation and presentation of gifts will also be held during the function on the auspices of the Nupi Lan Remembrance Day. A press release in this regard, signed by Ng. sunil Singh, Information & Publicity Secretary urged the people to participate in the function and make it a grand success.