Day: June 6, 2015

IMPHAL, June 5: Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has expressed shock and grievance on the sudden demise of Phanjoubam Tarapot Singh who worked as Imphal Correspondent of the Press trust of India (PTI).

The CM has said that Tarapot will be remembered for his dedication in his service. In his death, the state has lost a talented journalist.

Ibobi conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and pray the Almighty God to give them the strength to withstand the loss.

Meanwhile, the All Jiribam Working Journalist Union (AJWJU) has also condoled the sudden demise of Journalist cum Author, Phanjoubam Tarapot Singh who passed away following a brief illness.

According to a release of AJWJU, General Secretary of the Union, M. Romeo Singh has compared the demise of Tarapot as to that of a loss of a glittering star.

The general secretary further said that apart from being a journalist, Tarapot also wrote three books in English and one in Manipuri. His hard work and dedication and love for his motherland will forever be embedded in the heart of the people.

The union prayed for the soul to rest in peace in the heavenly abode. It also share in the grief of the bereaved family members, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/cm-condoles-ph-tarapots-demise/

IMPHAL, June 5: A massive operation is underway in areas of Chandel district in the aftermath of yesterday`™s massive militant ambush on aconvoy of the 6 Dogra Regiment during which 17 army personnel were killed and several others were injured .

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh Suhag also arrived in Imphal today to take stock of the situation.

It is learnt that the army chief accompanied by IGAR (S) also flew to Moltuk military camp, where he was thoroughly briefed of the incident by the high ranking officials of the Army and Assam Rifles.

Meanwhile, speaking to media persons on the sideline of the closing function of the Royal Riders organised World Environment Day at Ima Konthongnganbi today, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said a massive operation is underway in and around the ambush site near Paraolong Village in Chandel district to sanitise the ambush site.

He added however, the official details of the operation is not with him at the moment.

He said such violence will only act as a deterrent to the demand and steps taken up to repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the State.

He said a peaceful atmosphere is required to repeal the Act, however, inspite of lifting the Act from the seven assembly segments of Imphal, there has been no respite from violence.

Gaikhangam said any kind of violence committed by any group, individual or organisation is highly condemnable and the government will not remain silent but will take strict action against them.

An FIR has been filed with the concerned police station and a spot enquiry has also been conducted by the Moreh SDPO and the OC, he said.

The State government will extend all possible assistance to the army and paramilitary forces and further discuss on the measures to be taken up with the Centre, he said.

He further appealed to all to bring peace and harmony for the betterment of Manipur.

Meanwhile, the body of the personnel who succumbed yesterday at the Leimakhong Military Hospital was brought to the JNIMS morgue today. Post mortem of all the dead bodies of the army personnel were conducted today.

The bodies will be flown to their home States on Saturday morning after a full State salute to be given at the Imphal airport.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/massive-operation-underway-to-sanitise-ambush-site-army-chief-visits-moltuk-post/

IMPHAL, June 5: The fist volume of `The Compilation of Manipur State Acts and Rules with Important Government Instructions/office Memoranda` written by senior Government Advocate RS Reisang was released today by Advocate General, Manipur Th Ibohal Singh as chief guest during a function at the Conference Hall of High Court Bar Association.

Organized by the Department of Public Prosecutor cum Government Advocate (High Court), the release function was also attended by senior Government Advocate and author of the book RS Reisang as president; Chairman of Bar Council of Manipur senior Advocate N Ibotombi Singh and president of High Court Bar Association Senior Advocate L Shyamkishwor Singh as guests of honour.

Addressing the gathering, Th Ibohal Singh said that every advocate has its own library at their residence related to legal cases. However, many of them have less spirit of writing though they are voracious readers.

He further said that today`™s release book will help advocates in wide legal practice as the book contains various state acts and rules as well as important government instructions.

The author of the book deserves acknowledgement from the legal fraternity for compiling various acts and rules for state advocates in the book which will help advocates in handling cases effectively, he added.

Advocate RS Reisang said that the compilation of the book was finished within three months and appreciated his staff for helping in releasing the book.

He also that that now there will be no need to gather various acts and rules for state advocates through the internet by law practitioners as the book contains all the relevant information of the subjects.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/book-on-state-acts-rules-for-advocates-released/