Day: January 4, 2019

IMPHAL | Jan 4

Special judge, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), Imphal West convicted a 40-year old man for sexually assaulting his niece under section 6 of the POCSO Act on January 3. The victim was only five years old when the inci……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55095/40-year-old-man-convicted-for-sexually-assaulting-niece

IMPHAL | Jan 4

The controller of examinations, Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) has notified that the last date of submission for filling in applications for HSLC examination 2019 which was earlier fixed on January 4 has been extended up to……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55088/bosem-notifies

IMPHAL | Jan 4

The Manipur Human Rights Commission has directed the chief secretary, inspector general, Prison and superintendent Central Jail, Sajiwa to submit a detailed report for not releasing one Vanlalven Tonsing of D.M. Veng, Churachandpur on or……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55096/mhrc-demands-report-from-government-on-life-term-suspension-of-inmate

IMPHAL | Jan 4

A National Integration Tour (NIT) for 20 Boys of “Disha Boys’ Hostel” from Leimakhong organised under the aegis of Red Shield Division was flagged off today by general officer commanding Red Shield Division, said a release from PIB (DW)…….

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55089/disha-school-boys-to-undertake-nit

IMPHAL | Jan 4

The total shut-down called by the proscribed umbrella organisation, Coordination Committee (CORCOM) in the state as part of boycotting the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s visit today has affected normal life in the State.

Despite the ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55103/total-shut-down-called-against-pms-visit-affects-normal-life

IMPHAL | Jan 4

‘People Action Committee against brutal killing of Pravish Chanam’ along with a large number of people staged a sit-in protest and held a rally seeking the attention of the Prime Minister during his visit to the State.

The protestor’s……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55102/police-stop-rally-demanding-justice-for-pravish-chanam

JIRIBAM| Jan 4

In the wake of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s visit to Silchar today, various CVOs of Silchar have undertaken a hunger-strike in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016.

The hunger-strike which was jointly organised by As……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55101/cvos-of-silchar-undertake-hunger-strike-during-pms-visit

IMPHAL | Jan 3

Special Judge P.C. Act, Imphal East today awarded former branch manager of United Bank of India (UBI), Jiribam to simple imprisonment of two years and imposed a fine of Rs. 5 lakh for disbursing several loans and advances to fictitious a……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55099/ubi-branch-manager-awarded-two-years-imprisonment

By Lelen Vaiphei

IMPHAL | Jan 4

Manipur is blessed with numerous scenic beauties attracting tourists both domestic and international, throughout the year.

But the locals and tourists, as admirers of these natural beauties need to question if they……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55100/are-we-preserving-our-natural-environment

IMPHAL | Jan 4

The directorate of Information and Public Relations has invited interested candidates for a Short term course of 15 days on “News Reporting” to be held at Kha Manipur College, Kakching and Damdei Christian College, Kanglatombi, Kangpokpi……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55097/dipr-invites-candidates-for-certificate-course

IMPHAL I Jan 4

One hand grenade exploded today evening at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, Imphal West.

The blast took place at the gate of one Yumnam Tomba, 49, son of late Y. Ibotombi of Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, Imphal West. It is said that Tomba is con……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55098/grenade-explodes-at-yaiskul

IMPHAL| Jan 4

Judo Federation of India (JFI) has appointed joint secretary of Manipur Judo Association (MJA) and senior coach of youth affairs and sports, S. Ranbir Singh as technical official (Referee) of Khelo India Youth Games.

A release from MJA……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55085/jfi-appoints-s-ranbir-as-technical-referee

IMPHAL | Jan 4

Keithelmanbi Battalion and Noney Battalion of Assam Rifles along with a team of Keithelmanbi Police Station apprehended a self-styled lieutenant colonel of ZUF from Namching village on January 4, said a release from IGAR (South).

The ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55087/ug-apprehended

TAMENGLONG| Jan 4

Namkaolong village authority today organised a felicitation programme for the successful students of Namkaolong village and other villages nearby.

President of Manipur Hill Journalist Union (MHJU), Ramkung Pamei and accountant, I……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55093/namkaolong-village-felicitates-successful-students

IMPHAL | Jan 4

On the occasion of the Prime Minister’s visit to Manipur, flights with more than 700 passengers were reportedly delayed making them stranded for hours until the PM took off from Imphal again.

The flights for Guwahati, Delhi, Kolkat……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55104/pms-visit-delays-flights-of-more-than-700-passengers

THOUBAL| Jan 4

With the arrest of 86 UG cadres from various groups and gang members along with the recovery of 26 stolen vehicles in 2018, Thoubal District Police has set an exemplary record for the recently concluded year.

According to official rep……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55091/thoubal-district-police-release-annual-report

IMPHAL | Jan 4

North East India Development Party (NEIDP) will be organising a one-day political convention on January 6 at Sagolband Tera Keithel Sapam Leirak Machin under the theme ‘Together for change’.

A press release signed by the president of ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55092/neidp-to-organise-one-day-political-convention

IMPHAL | Jan 4

Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim has expressed condolences at the untimely demise of Tokishe Zhimo, Leacy (Ut) son of (Lt.) Luhezhe Zhimomi of Khehoi village on December 31 after a prolonged illness.

A release issued by ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/55090/nscn-im-extends-condolences