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Itanagar, April 4(MIC): The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’’ Union (AAPSU) has expressed concern over the reported move of Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) to launch its unit in the state. AAPSU president Takam Tatung in a communiqué today urged NPF to refrain from dividing people of Arunachal on communal line.
“The move of NPF to form its party unit in Arunachal is unacceptable to the people of Arunachal,” he said. Questioning the motive behind the move, Tatung said, “NPF is planning to start its state unit claiming that Nagas live in Tirap and Changlang districts.” But as per our knowledge, all the tribes living in these two districts are Arunachalee tribals and have nothing to do with Nagas of Nagaland or Manipur.

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IMPHAL, April 9: A Base Transciever System (BTS) tower of the Airtel mobile service provider located at the northern side of the Langol game village has been set ablaze by some unknown miscreants last night at around 8 pm.

During the arson all the PIU equipment has been burnt completely beyond redemption.

According to Ningthoujam Rabi, 30, s/o N. Rupachandra of Langol game village, care taker of the tower, some unknown youths came to the place last night and burnt the equipments of the towers without any warning.

However he aded that another BTS tower of Aircel adjacent to the burnt BTS tower of Airtel was left unscathed by the miscreants.

In the meantime, the All Manipur Airtel workers`™ Union, has decided to switch off all BTS towers in the state from tomorrow following stern threat from an organization which will breakdown al1 mobile services of Airtel.

The decision of the union to switch off all BTS towers of the service provider will lead to the closure of all Airtel network in the state till a amiable solution is brought.

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IMPHAL, April 11: The Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF) seized textbooks from St. Savio English School Khurai, affiliated to the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) that is not prescribed by the BOSEM.
Briefing media persons in this regards during a press conference held today at the MSF office, the president of the student’s body Laishram Ibomcha disclosed that the MSF conducted a surprise inspection in schools in the wake of the warning issued by All Private School Welfare Association to ensure availability of textsbooks of BOSEM by April 18 failing which they would be compelled to use books not prescribed by BOSEM.
The textbooks seized from St. Savio published by Mcmillan Publishing Company, said Ibomcha.The MSF asked the principal of the school who also happens to be the founder of All Manipur Private Welfare Association to surrender before the MSF.

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IMPHAL, April 16: The Kuki Chiefs’ Association, Chandel district has vehemently condemned the proposed Manipur (Village Authority in the Hills Areas) Amendment Act, 2011.
A statement released by the secretary information and publicity of the association, Thangjalet Mate, said that an emergency meeting was held on April 15 which has unanimously condemned the act.
According to the release the chiefs are wonder struck at the malicious proposal to dominate and control over the tribal and their lands in Manipur which contravenes with the policy of the central government of decentralization and to safeguard the rights and privileges of the tribals, before adding that the tribal who were against the Manipur Hills Village Authority Act, 1956 can never accept the New Act under any circumstances. It said that the meet also resolved to launch a series of awareness campaign and consultation in this matter and will opposed the Act which aims to uproot the indigenous people from its own land inherited by our forefather since ages and protect the land with all our might.

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IMPHAL, April 17: The Thangjing festival was celebrated with traditional zeal and thousands of pilgrims from all over the Manipur valley participated in the annual event. A statement issued by the PIB Defence Wing said that the organisers of the event expressed their deepest gratitude to 16 Maratha Light Infantry of Red Shield Division for the assistance provided in the smooth conduct of the festival from April 16 to April 17. It said the unit apart from providing the environmental security also ensured other basic facilities like Medical Aid post, drinking water and refreshments were provided by the army for the pilgrims at the base of Thangjing. This was welcomed by all participants, specially the elderly people and women who had embarked on this tough religious journey, it said.More than four thousand pilgrims attended the festival in spite of the rough terrain and inclement weather condition. The event passed off peacefully due to the proactive steps taken by the Joint Action Committee comprising of local Kuki and Meitei leaders which was set up on the recommendations of the army, said the statement.

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IMPHAL April 21: A commando team of Imphal east arrested 3 KRA cadres yesterday. According to an official release the apprehended cadres are identified as Haobijam Khambaton alias Bicky ,27,s/o Dhananjoy of Yumnam Khunou Awang Leikaio, Mutum Gobin alias Nanao,20,s/o Modhuchandra of Chinkhu Mayai Leikai and Dongri Maram,20,s/o Daniel Maram of Senapati Maram Khunou. They disclosed on being active members of KRA outfit on questioning.

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IMPHAL April 22: Governor of Manipur, Gurbachan Jagat on the eve of Khongjom Day greets the public. A message from the Governor states that Amnipuris displayed their indomitable courage and spirit of patriotism, in fighting against the then mightiest world power ,the British and finally laid down their lives for the sake of their motherland in the Anglo Manipuri War 1891.
Khongjom Day reminds us of the historical fact that the British rule was brought upon us by the disunity and enmity among the Manipuri princes while contemplating for the throne, In celebrating the day, we also need to remind ourselves that the foreign powers tend to intervene in the sovereignty of a country whenever its people are disunited and disorganized.
Further, on the occasion of Khongjom Day, let all of us rejuvenate our pledge to preserve and protect the sovereignity of our country and its dignity, standing united and bold, the message concludes.

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IMPHAL April 26: The candidates for 15 days Basic course in News Reporting to be held at Manipur press, organized by the state Institute of Journalism, DIPR has been declared said a press release.
The release further said that the selected candidates has to deposit  admission fee of Rs.200 at the cash counter of DIPR within April 30 and also, to report at the Manipur press club on May 2 at 10am. The list of selected candidates can be check from the notice board of DIPR, the release further added.

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IMPHAL, April 30: On the occasion of May Day which is being widely celebrated today globally, the Kangleipak Communist Party (Maoist), in a statement, sends its heartfelt greetings to the people of Manipur.

A KCP(M) statement said May Day is being celebrated in more than 80 countries throughout the world with the main objective of reserving working day for a labourer to eight hours daily.

With the coming of the May Day, the KCP(M) also wishes the farmers and labourers of Manipur for a meaningful and prosperous year.

It also said communist party and peasants/labourers are two sides of the same coin and the two worked together for the betterment of the society.

The KCP(M) statement further said revolutionaries, petty-bourgeois and rich peasants need to maintain a cordial relationship in Manipur.

The outfit also announced that KCP(M) will stop any form of collection from peasant community and reserving percentage with regard to distribution of essential commodities meant for the people.

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IMPHAL, May 5: A joint meeting of AZSUM-AMN and ZSUM was held at Namdunlong, Imphal on the fifth of May, discussing on the following agenda:-1)Election of new ZSUM Executives and appointment of Election Commission 2)Election of ZSU Tamei area Executives.3)Expel of Mr. Thaingamlung Thaimei(Finance Secy.), in a press release by AZSU-AMN.

Resolutions were arrived at the meeting for the constitution of Election Commission, election of ZSU Tamei area, termination of Finance Secy., ZSUM and improvement on the condition of schools, roads, transport and communication, it further added.

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IMPHAL, May 6:  The annual general meeting of United Committee Manipur (UCM) will be held on May 15 at 9a.m. at the UCM Headquarter, Lamphel, stated a press release of the committee.
It further requests the timely presence of its members and mentions of an interaction amongst its members on the annual report of the committee, on the said date.

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