Manipur News

IMPHAL | Dec 23

The 39 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR today organised a medical camp at Serou village, Kakching district, said a release by PRO IGAR (South).

It said that free medicines were distributed and a talk on lifestyle diseases was also held during the medical camp.

A total of 250 persons from Serou and its surrounding villages attended the camp. The Gram Pradhan of Serou village expressed its gratitude to the Assam Rifles for their initiative, said the release.

IMPHAL | Dec 23

Two smugglers were apprehended by 11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR in a frisking at a mobile vehicle check post near KLP location, Moreh, said a release by PRO IGAR (South).

It said, the arrested smugglers have been identified as Gopal Karki, 34, son of Dambar Bahadur Karki of Hangbung IT Camp, Kangpokpi district and H. Doshusa, 33, daughter of Hepuni of Chowainamei Khullen, Senapati district.

Seven bags containing contraband forest items, Parish/Nepali Setu, weighing approximately 278 kg and worth about Rs 13, 92,500, along with Pangolin shells valued about Rs. 45, 000 were seized from the smugglers. Further, 27 kg of Ginseng priced approximately Rs 1, 62,600 were also recovered, said the release.

The apprehended individuals and the recovered items were handed over to the forest department, Moreh, it added.

IMPHAL| Dec 23

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Scheduled Tribes Morcha sends Christmas and New Year Greetings to all the North East People of India specially the Christian brethrens a very happy Christmas, 2017 and a prosperous New Year, 2018, said a release signed by in-charge, North East States Connect Development Programmes Scheduled Tribe Morcha, BJP, K.S. Khaie Leo. May the new born Infant Lord Jesus Christ, the prince of peace bring peace harmony in the region and the whole nation forever, it added.

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CHURACHANDPUR | Dec 23

Agriculture minister, V. Hangkhanlian and Health minister, L. Jayanta Kumar today attended facilitation programme of 90 successful candidates of the recent Army Recruitment Rally, which was conducted at Leimakhong army base from October 3 to October 10.

Out of the 90 candidates, 64 are stationed and trained in Khuga Battalion, 6th Sikhs Light Infantry and remaining 26 candidates in 25 Assam Rifles, Churachandpur. The programme was jointly organised by both the battalions. The programme also included free medical camp, weapon display, registration for the free training and coaching for joining Indian army and a cultural show by different cultural troupes from army personnel.

Speaking on the occasion, V. Hangkhanlian said that under initiatives by commander of 27 Sector AR Brig. Ajay Kumar, many good things are happening to the people of the district. The 90 candidates are the flag bearers of tomorrow as it will definitely change their lives, he added.

The minister also encouraged the youths to gain maximum advantage of the training given by Assam Rifles and contribute their ability for the upliftment of society.

The programme was also attended by commander of the 27 Sectors Assam Rifles and the CO of the two battalions under the 27 Sectors AR wherein sector commander Brig. Ajay Kumar congratulated the effort and accomplishment of the battalions which resulted in providing employment to 90 youths.

Chairman of ADCC, Khaipau Haokip, army pensioners and many village chiefs were also present at the felicitation function today.

IMPHAL | Dec 23

A team of district police commando, Imphal West, today arrested one active cadre of the proscribed KCP (People’s War Group), namely, Lourembam Chandra Singh (46), son of L. Momon Meitei, Langthabal Kunja Mayai Leikai, said a release by PRO Police.

It said, one scooter bearing registration number MN01AD-5908, one Aadhaar card, two demand letters, one voter identity card, as well as other incriminating articles were seized from the arrested cadre.

The release further mentioned that Chandra was involved in serving demand letters and extorting vast sums of money from government employees, the general public, businessmen and various private institutions in Imphal. A case has been registered in connection with the case, said the release.

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UKHRUL | Dec 23

The World War-I Tangkhul Naga Labour Corp Association (WWITNLCA) has released its official calendar to mark its activity for the upcoming centenary celebration of the First World War Tangkhul Naga Labour Corp which is slated for April 18 and April 19, 2018, at Ukhrul district.

Chairman of WWITNLCA, Victor W Kaping has stated that the association was formed in 2016 with the descendants of Hao-Tangkhuls who were a part of the British Labour Corps in the First World War. It was done so to remember and honour those forefathers who had sacrificed their precious lives and rendered their selfless service in the said war, he added.

He further stated that the centenary celebration will be held under the theme ‘Dignity and Honour’ and it was also urged upon every Tangkhuls to contribute in commemorating their forefathers’ admirable lives and contributions.

A Heritage Memorial Park will be constructed in memory of the 1200 labour corps from the Hao-Tangkhul community, he added.

On the same occasion, secretary of WWITNLCA, Zanyo Varam also informed that the aim and purpose of bringing out the calendar is to raise awareness on the activities of the association. He further appealed to all Tangkhuls to extend their support in making the centenary celebration a success.

The vice-president of Tangkhul Naga Long, P. Peimi released the official calendar of the WWITNLCA at the association’s office located at Viewland, Ukhrul.

Meanwhile, vice-president, TNL strongly condemned the incident on December 22, in which an unknown miscreant hurled a bomb at a crowded lane in Viewland, Ukhrul. He appealed to everyone to maintain peace and harmony in the festive season.

Today’s programme was attended by the representatives of Tangkhul Naga Wungnao Long (Tangkhul Headman Association), Tangkhul Shanao Long (Tangkhul Women’s League) and other well-wishers.

IMPHAL | Dec 23

On the joyous occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has extended its heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur.

May the celebration of Christmas usher in peace, love and harmony amongst all the communities in the state, said a release by AMSU.

Further, the students’ union appealed to all shopkeepers not to increase the price of daily essential items at the pretext of the festive occasion and also urged upon the owners of passenger service vehicles to refrain from increasing fare, said the release.

Meanwhile, a release by Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) also extended its sincere and heartfelt Christmas greetings to all the Christian brethren and sisters in Manipur. May the teachings of Jesus Christ which emphasis forgiveness  and truth usher in a peaceful and united Manipur, said the release.

IMPHAL | Dec 23

Inspector general, Assam Rifles (South), major general Virendra Singh, VSM, and all ranks of AR have extended its warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.

‘IGAR (South) hopes that the festival will herald an era of progress and prosperity in the region and promote unity, integrity and peaceful coexistence of all communities in the state’, said a release.