Month: December 2013

IMPHAL, Dec 7: The NT Theatre’s the Lament of a Widow has been selected to be showed at New Delhi during the 16th Bharat Rang Mahotsav International Theatre of India 2014 which will be held from January 4 to 19 next year.

Conveying the information in a press statement, the NT Theatre mentioned that the Lament of a Widow is penned by Niladhaja Khuman and the direction and design of the play was crafted by Ningthouja Deepak.

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BISHNUPUR, December 7: National Highway 150 has been blocked indefinitely from the midnight of December 6 against the failure of the government to repair the highway even after repeated assurances.

It may be mentioned that following an agitation from the locals, an MoU was signed by Works Minister Kh Ratankumar Singh and Commerce and Industry Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Dec 14, 2012 assuring that the construction of the said stretch of highway would be started from March 2013 following which the then agitation was suspended.

Meanwhile, due to the road block which started from today, no vehicles were seen plying along the route except for medical and religious related.

Items like banana and other agricultural products were seen bringing in to the Bishnupur market on foot along a shorter route.

A bandh supporter said that the road blockade was going on under the active support of Zeliangrong Students’ Union Khoupum area, Ngariyan Village Authority, Cachar Road Educational and Cultural Sporting Association, Meira Paibi, Khoupum Area Drivers’ Association and many local organisations.

He further mentioned that another form of stronger agitation will also be launched if the government fails to respond to their agitation.

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KANGPOKPI, December 7: Sadar Hills Half Marathon 2013 will be organized on December 29 under the theme “Higher, Stronger and Better Education in Sadar Hills”, said Sharon Kipgen, secretary Organizing Committee.

She further said that the event will be co-sponsored by European Manipuri Association (EMA).

Prizes for the events are Rs.5000/-, Rs.3000/- and Rs.2000/- for first, second and third position holder respectively while there will be a consolation for every participants.

The race will begin from Saparmeina and will be ended at Brig Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi.

Last date of form submission is December 18 and form can be obtained at AG Computer, Kangpokpi; Lydia Pharmacy, Sapormeina; Pink Pink Pharmacy, Motbung; Ccpur Winger Counter, New Lambulane, Imphal while details can also be obtained from the Organizing Secretary.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: A condolence meeting was held by the communist Party of India, Manipur State Council at the Irawat Bhawan Complex today on the sad demise of Nelson Mandela who was a Nobel Laureate and Bharat Ratna Awardee. Dr. M. Nara Singh, Indrakumar Soibam, General Secretary, All Manipur Bank Employee Association and Sumati Devi of All Manipur Nupi Marup were present on the dais. The life and examples of courage led by Nelson Mandela were reminded by the speakers and a two minute silence was observed as a mark of respect for the departed leader.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: The Manipur People’s Party is organising a silent rally on December 9, 2013 against the brutal murder of Haobijam Manisana Singh and that the party will submit a memorandum to the Governor of Manipur.

The press release also appealed to all to extend cooperation.

It further urged to all concerned not to provide any obstruction to the party members and workers who will be coming to participate in the proposed silent rally.

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