Manipur News

IMPHAL | Nov 23

Four officers of the Manipur Civil Service (MCS) have been promoted to the rank of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) by an order issued by the ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions (Department of Personnel and Training), government of India. The officers have been identified as Neeta Arambam, W. Malemngaba Chenglei, Somorjit Salam and Rangitabali Waikhom.

IMPHAL | Nov 23

Thoubal district magistrate has passed an order prohibiting assembly of more than four persons or carrying of lethal weapons such as lathis, stones and firearms within 100 metres of Manipur university’s examination centres from November 23 to January 11.

The order, issued under section 144 of CrPC, shall be enforced from 9 am to 4 pm every day till the exams are over, said a release from district magistrate L. Nabakishwar Singh.

The university is holding first, third and fifth semester exams in bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of commerce, bachelors of food technology, social work and biotechnology courses from November 23 to January 11. It had requested the district magistrate for ensuring their smooth conduct, the release said.

IMPHAL | Nov 23

All Loktak Lake Areas Fishermen’s Union has appealed to the state government to repeal the Manipur Loktak Lake (Protection) Act 2006 in the interest of the Loktak Lake Phumshang dwellers and the people of Manipur, said a release. 

 Further, the MLAs from the eight assembly constituencies in and around Loktak Lake are urged to work for the repealing of the said act, it said.  This act has resulted in the loss of several household materials, rations, essential documents, fishing gears, money, etc., of the Phumshang dwellers, it added.

Recalling illegal eviction and arson of Ramsar site’s Phumshang (phumhuts), at Loktak Lake, in November 2011, the release said in the condemnable act, Loktak development authority (LDA) along with its agencies burned down 777 Phumshangs out of the 1147 Phumshangs located inside the Loktak Lake, without the prior and informed consent of the Loktak Phumshang dwellers.

The release further mentioned that section 20, 21 & 33 of Manipur Loktak Lake (Protection) Act 2006 (MLLPA) which empowers LDA to destruct Phumshangs, is in contravention with Guwahati High Court, Imphal Bench’s order on January 25, 2012.

The inhabitants of Loktak Phumshangs live by Gandhian philosophy of non-violence and are awaiting justice till date, it said.

From Our Correspondent

KANGPOKPI | Nov 23

Minister social welfare & cooperation, Nemcha Kipgen today attended the inaugural function of the 2nd Kuki Christian Upate, Manipur Synod Seminar cum cultural meet, 2017, at K. Songtun village in Kangpokpi district.

In the said programme, social welfare minister also unveiled the monoliths of KCU Kangpokpi Gambih 2nd cultural meet, under the theme, “Good Deeds” and (L) Jamkhokai Kipgen Memorial Playground.

While executive member ADC Sadar Hills, Lamkholen Kipgen as the functional president led the inaugural flag hoisting, and social worker Jangboi Kipgen inaugurated the opening ceremony of games and sports of the meet.

Later, Pr. Lalkhosei Chongloi dedicated the two monoliths after the inauguration by minister Nemcha Kipgen.

In her inaugural address, minister social welfare & cooperation, Nemcha Kipgen relied on the wisdom of the Bible and emphasised the value of trust, hope and love. She said love is the greatest of all these values, “Of all things in the world, love is the greatest of all and the highest influential element of good deeds for a human being. With love, even impossible things can be made possible, and it serves as a unifying force in the society.”

The minister also pointed out that it is out of love towards one’s country and its people that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is launching various schemes and projects in the entire country, including the state of Manipur.

She further stated that unlike the previous government, the present government would ensure that all the beneficial and developmental schemes reach to all the people of the state, even in the remotest area, as instructed by the country’s Prime Minister.

Further, she urged the people to make the best uses of the schemes and developmental projects in bringing changes in the society.

The cultural meet which will conclude on November 27, wherein various traditional games, as well as cultural items, will be held.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 23

The Imphal East police today arrested three active members of RPF/PLA and one active member of UNLF and seized one 9mm pistol with eight live round and magazine from the RPF/PLA cadres and Rs. 22,000 from the UNLF carder, respectively.

The arrested RPF/PLA carders are identified as N. Loken alias R.K (40) son of N. Baruni of Kakwa Naorem Leikai, S. Anil alias Tomjou alias Johnson (50) son of S. Khomei of Thongju and Ph. Ibomcha (40) son of late Ph. Gulap of Thongju. The arrested UNLF carder is identified as K. Premjit (40) son of late K. Kulla of Kongba Leishram Leikai.

Briefing media persons today at Imphal East police SP, K. Kabib said that Imphal East police has searched random house including the house of Loken after getting a reliable information that some members of RPF/PLA are present in and around Kakwa Norem Leikai, who are trying to target non-locals and conduct anti-social activities. But they were not able to arrest anyone, he added.

Based on the available information during the search the Imphal East police rushed to Kakching bazaar and were able to arrest Loken, he said.

During interrogation Loken admitted that he shot one non-local on November 20 at Chanchipur following the direction of Anil, continued the SP.

Kabib said later they were able to arrest Anil and Ibomcha (whom Loken handed over the weapon used in the killing of the non-local) from their respective residences.

All the three arrested persons were handed over to Singjamei police station for further legal action, he added.

The SP continued that one the other hand Premjit was arrested after getting specific information about presence of active member of UNLF at Kongba Leishram Leikai.

He said during interrogation he admitted that he was handed over Rs. 2.5 lakhs for distribution to the family members of their outfit and has already distributed Rs. 2.28 lakhs to 46 families through one Chaoba of UNLF. He has been handed over to Irilbung police station for further legal procedure, added the SP.

Meanwhile, five cadres of underground groups were apprehended over the last five days, said a release from police PRO.

Imphal East police commando arrested two active members of RPF/PLA named Thongam Gyanendro Singh alias Ibomcha (56), son of late Th Yaima Singh of Thangmeiband Polem Leikai and Kabrambam Lele Singh alias Kanta (52), son of late K Gourabidhu Singh of Thangmeiband Kabrambam Leikai in a search operation around Kongpal Top Khongnangkhong area on November 19, it said. A 9 mm pistol loaded with 10 rounds of magazine were seized from their possession. A case has been registered at Porompat police station.

In a search operation around Hapta Kangjeibung area on November 20, Imphal East police commando arrested an active RPF/PLA member named Labuktongbam Tejkumar Sharma alias Ibomcha and Oja (52), son of late L Shyamkishwor Sharma of Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, Imphal West, the release said. A case has been registered at Porompat police station.

Imphal West police commando in a search operation around Tata Magic parking of Mayang Imphal Bazar on November 20 arrested an over-ground worker of KCP-MC (progressive) named Khaidem Bijoy Singh alias Meitei (35), son of Kh Iboyaima Singh of Mayang Imphal Ani Longbi Thana Awang Leikai presently residing in Ngaikhong Khullen Bazar, it added. A case has been registered at Mayang Imphal police station.

A team of Thoubal police commando and 6 Assam Rifles in a frisk and check operation at Lilong Tollen Khul in front of Pinnacle academy on November 21 arrested a UPK gang member named Md Kouser Ali (28), son of late Md Abdul Sattar of Lilong Chandakhong Maning Sanakhong, the release said. Investigation revealed that he was involved in the explosion of a Chinese hand grenade at Lilong Yangbi Leikai, it added. A case has been registered at Lilong police station.