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BSNL opens customer centre

IMPHAL June 23: The BSNL Manipur has opened a new customer service centre at Sangaiporou Telephone exchange, beside the IOC oil pump at Airport Road on June 20. The service… Read more »

IMPHAL June 23: The BSNL Manipur has opened a new customer service centre at Sangaiporou Telephone exchange, beside the IOC oil pump at Airport Road on June 20.

The service centre is set to provide the 3rd single window multi service counter where various facilities and information pertaining to BSNL shall be made available.

Further, BSNL is planning to set up another two service centers at Kuman Lampak and Canchipur (Manipur University) exchange in the current year to facilitate BSNL services, a press release from the assistant director of Marketing (BSNL) said.

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Women Action for Development condemn

IMPHAL June 23: The Women Action for Development (WAD) strongly condemns the act of firing shells and mock bombs by a combined team of Yairipok and Thoubal police at Yairipok… Read more »

IMPHAL June 23: The Women Action for Development (WAD) strongly condemns the act of firing shells and mock bombs by a combined team of Yairipok and Thoubal police at Yairipok Singda Village of Thoubal district on June 19.

A press release from WAD secretary Sobita Mangsatabam said the five women who were injured in the incident belongs to poor families and they were simply advocating their basic access to PDS and MGNREGS which the concerned pradhan and members failed to distribute.

Further, WAD also condemned MLA K Meghachandra for failing in his duty to look after the grievances of the village and his escort for assaulting the women protesting his visit. The statement appeals to the government and the concerned authorities to provide medical and financial assistance to the injured victims who are hospitalized at present, and further to ensure timely distribution of the schemes meant for the public.

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Newly elected IMC members forms new body

IMPHAL June 23: A forum consisting of all newly elected 54 members in the recently concluded Municipal Council Elections formed a body titled as Imphal Municipal Council Elected Ward Development… Read more »

The selected representatives of the new forum are Khunmbongmayum Gambhir as president,Tourangbam Indrajit as general secretary, Haorongbam Santosh as publicity secretary and Wangkhem Devraj as Treasurer, a release by the publicity secretary said.

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Upgradation of YAS as major department mooted

IMPHAL, June 22: The second phase of the Youth & Sports Movement in Manipur begins today. Organised by the Sports Movement Committee Manipur, the second phase of movement, after hectic… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 22: The second phase of the Youth & Sports Movement in Manipur begins today.

Organised by the Sports Movement Committee Manipur, the second phase of movement, after hectic discussions, brought out five proposal which would be forwarded to the state government for its prompt implementations.

The five proposals include upgradation of YAS as a major department, revival of the State Sports Council, amendments to the State Sports Policy and upgradation of National Sports Academy, Imphal to the international standard.

Speaking during the inaugural function held at the Indoor Stadium, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, state YAS minister DD Thaisii said the proposals put forward by the Sports Movement Committee Manipur for development of youths and sports would be discussed at the Chief Minister’s level for taking up necessary action.

President of the Manipur Olympic Association, Bijoy Koijam, MLA, who also attended today’s function stressed the need for giving special attention to role of coaches who are reponsible for moulding and developing talented player to the international level.

He also said government is all set to start construction of an Olympic Bhavan in the state.

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Writ petition tendered on Bar association employee assault case

IMPHAL June 22: Following up on an alleged assault and undue detainment of an employee of the Manipur High Court Bar Association by Manipur police commandos on the night of… Read more »

IMPHAL June 22: Following up on an alleged assault and undue detainment of an employee of the Manipur High Court Bar Association by Manipur police commandos on the night of June 9 at Wangkhei Durga Puja Lampak, the association having condemned the incident has been demanding justice ever since.

Briefing reporters at the association’s office at the Gauhati High Court complex today, president of MHCBA senior advocate N Kumarjeet said that a meeting of the members of the association was held on June 17 last and a sub committee was formed to take up substantive legal action in the regard.

Following the resolve, a writ petition was tendered to the GHC on June 20 which was subsequently moved today.

Advocate L Somorendro assisted in forwarding the case at court today, the petition urged the court that the police action is against the rule of law and further to issue a show cause notice in the regard and to register an FIR against the accused police personnel.

The respondents of the show cause notice are commissioner (Home), DGP of Manipur, SP Imphal East and OC of Porompat police station. The Gauhati High Court in the issued show cause notice to the respondents has mentioned why the case should not be investigated and further to be made returnable to the court by July 14.

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Six state Powerlifter selected to represent India at Asian meet

IMPHAL, June 22: Indian Power Lifting Federation has selected six Power Lifters from Manipur to represent India in the Asian Bench Press Powerlifting championship to be held in Taiwan from… Read more »

According to a release, all the selected Powerlifters from Manipur are leaving Imphal to attend prepatory camp for the Taiwan championship to be held at Jamshedpur on July 12.

A release of the Elangbam Leikai Body Building Training Centre said Indian Power Lifting Federation is not getting financial assistance from the government of India. It appeal all the concerned authorities and sponsors to extend help and support Powerlifters so as to enable them to participate at the Asian championship and brought laurel for the state.

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KYKL cadre arrested

IMPHAL June 23: A team of 27 Assam Rifles and Thoubal police commandos apprehended one hardcore KYKL cadre from Wabagai Tera Pishak,Thoubal yesterday after a combing search of suspected houses… Read more »

The arrested KYKL cadre was identified as Gurumayum Munda Sharma alias Basanta, a resident of Bamon Leikai Nahabam, Imphal East. The terrorist has been active in the area since the last few years and one 9mm pistol with three live rounds were seized from him.The cadre has been handed over to Kakching police station, an Assam Rifles release said.

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Hard cores UG cadres apprehend

IMPHAL, June 21: At least three hard cores cadres of the underground KCP (City Meitei) group involved in various anti social crimes in the state were apprehended by a combined… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 21: At least three hard cores cadres of the underground KCP (City Meitei) group involved in various anti social crimes in the state were apprehended by a combined team of the Imphal East district police commandos and the personnel of 23 AR during a cordon off operation conducted at Thamnapokpi village on the early morning of the June 18.

According to an official release of the SP Imphal East, the combined security team on getting specific information about the presence of some of the hardcore activities of hard core cadres of the KCP conducted their specific operation at the Thamnapokpi village at the early morning after the areas have been kept under cordoned by the combined security forces.

The official release further mentioned that, the security forces during their course of operations in the village arrested three active members of the underground KCP (City Meitei) group identified as Sukham Ananta Meitei alias Nanao alias Salai, 20, son of S Muhindro Singh of Thamnapokpi Makha Leikai, Keisham Bindu Singh, 37, s/o K Achoubi of Thamnapokpi Mayai Leikai and Okram Somorjit Meitei alias Hemjit Singh alias Somo, 24, s/o O Chandra Meitei of Thamnapokpi Awang Leikai from their respective houses and the security force also recovered two 9mm pistol with several ammunitions from the arrested persons.

It is also mentioned that, during the preliminary interrogation, Sukham Ananta revealed that he joined the outfit in the month of March 2008 and got basic military training from Bangladesh under Army No.11023, 2nd Batch of KCP (City Meitei) and is now holding the rank of s/s corporal of the outfit and still working under the command of one s/s corporal Abom of the same outfit.

The release further mentioned that, S. Ananta also disclosed to the police that, he was involved in shooting and killing of a lady at Sabungkhok who was identified as an active worker of minister Ph Parijat on July 27 last year.

On the other hand arrested K Bindu also told the police that he is an active member of the same outfit an involved in extortion of Rs.5 Lakhs from one Rani of Yorbung a member of the village council, the release added.

Further Okram Somorjit also disclosed to the police that he was involved in killing of a worker of minister N Loken Singh at Wahengkhuman during April last month and shooting of Shyamkeshore, president of Yaingangpokpi Bazar Board near Leimakhong Mapal in the month of August last year over and above his assignment of collection of demand money of Rs.1 lakh from the Shija Hospital during March last year, the release added.

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Khaplang expels C-in-C from the outfit

IMPHAL, June 21: S.S.Khaplang, chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, has expelled Khole Konyak from the post of commander-in-chief, Naga army with effect from today, informed a statement… Read more »

It said that gen. Konyak is expelled from the party for his anti party activities, who had in recent past joint hands with the break away group led by Kitovi Zhimomi. He is replaced by an incumbent Kumchok as the commander-in-chief, Naga Army, it added.

Kumchok joined the Naga army in the year 1965, and has served in different capacities. He will be assisted by the senior commander of the Naga Army brigadier Nyemlang Konyak as general staff officer- I (GSO-I) and another senior army officer brigadier Ponglem as GSO-II with immediate effect, further informed the statement.

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Restrictions imposed around Kabo Leikai

IMPHAL, June 21: The District Magistrate Imphal East has imposed restrictions under sub-section 2 of section 144 Cr.P.C., 1973 at the general area of 6th MR/Police Housing Ring road, Naga Nullah/Jina/Asha Cenema hall, Naga Nullah/ Naga River, MPSC office/ Hotel Imphal/ Tourism Department for the effective conduct of survey and assessment of standing properties for acquisition of land at Kaba Leikai for construction of 5 Star Hotel by the state government.

In this regard an official notification of restrictions under Section 144 CrPC was issued yesterday by the district magistrate Imphal East regarding the said areas.

The official also mentioned that, the district magistrate Imphal East in exercise of powers conferred under sub-section 2 of section 144 Cr. PC prohibits assembly of five or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful in the areas and also prohibit carrying of sticks, stones, firearms and weapons of any other descriptions or objects which can be used as offensive weapons within the said area from 10 am of June 20 till the survey and assessment by the executive engineer, Imphal East Div. PWD are completed, the official order added.

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Run for Loktak

IMPHAl June 21: Under the theme “Run for Loktak”, a mini marathon was organized by Loktak Development Authority and Loktak Brigade ( Red Shield Division) today. The mini marathon of… Read more »

IMPHAl June 21: Under the theme “Run for Loktak”, a mini marathon was organized by Loktak Development Authority and Loktak Brigade ( Red Shield Division) today.

The mini marathon of the male category was flagged off from Bishnupur by brigadier Laove Verma, commander of 73 Mountain Brigade and for the girls by the brigadier’s better half Preety Verma from Ningthoukhong.

The male category of the mini marathon which was 16 kms long had 117 runners, while the female category had 31 runners

The mini marathon which commenced from Bishnupur concluded at Moirang INA complex.

The winners of the male category are Tonjam Dharmendra Meitei of Keikol Mamang Leikai, Thounaojam Santosh of Lamshang and Longjam Kishan from Sanjembam, they were awarded cash prizes of Rs.10 thousand, six thousand and four thousand respectively.

In the women’s category, Premila Devi of Yairipok took the first position, Ch Sonia of Malam Tuliyaima and Bijeshwori of Karam Makha Leikai in the second and third position, they received cash awards of Rs five thousand, three thousand and two thousand respectively.

Other consolation prizes for the participants were also awarded.

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HAC meet

IMPHAL, June 21: The meeting of the sub-committee of the Hills Areas Committee of Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held tomorrow morning at about 11.30 am at the Committee Room… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 21: The meeting of the sub-committee of the Hills Areas Committee of Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held tomorrow morning at about 11.30 am at the Committee Room ‘A’ to discuss the proposed 4th Amendment Bills 2011 in the context of the Manipur Hill Areas District Councils Act 1971.

According to an official source, the meeting of the said sub-committee of HAC will be chaired by the MLA Khangthuanang Pamei alongwith the two special invitees including state tourism minister TN Haokip and education minister DD Thaisii and the members of the committee including MLA, V Hangkhalian, MLA Marung Makunga, MLA Awangbou Newmai, the source added.

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Notice

IMPHAL, June 21: The meeting of the Committee on Government Assurances, of Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held on June 25 at 11 am in the committee room of the… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 21: The meeting of the Committee on Government Assurances, of Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held on June 25 at 11 am in the committee room of the Manipur Legislative Assembly to confirm the culled out Assurances given by the various minister of the state during the recently held session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

In this regard, an official notification was issued by the deputy secretary Manipur Legislative Assembly and requested all the members of the committee to make it convenient to attend the meeting timely.

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Thoi, Govind, Sushil all set to play for Sikkim United

IMPHAL, June 21: Three prominent footballer from Manipur are all set to play for Sikkim United for at least one year starting this season. Baichung Bhutia, who is captain of… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 21: Three prominent footballer from Manipur are all set to play for Sikkim United for at least one year starting this season.

Baichung Bhutia, who is captain of the newly raised professional football club of the country landed in Imphal few days back and has made all the requisites to enable all the three footballers of Manipur to play for the Sikkim United, which is yet to be promoted to the I-League.

The three state player that Baichung Bhutia signed in for his club are Thoi, Govind and Sushil.

Thoi, a midfielder and Govind, a defender both plays for Salgoacar FC of Goa before moving to Sikkim United while Sushil, a striker play for Mohun Bagan FC of Kolkata.

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KSO to oppose construction of Purum Police station

IMPHAL, June 21(Newmai News Network): The Saikul unit of Kuki Inpi and Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) said they will oppose tooth and nail to the proposed construction of a police… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 21(Newmai News Network): The Saikul unit of Kuki Inpi and Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) said they will oppose tooth and nail to the proposed construction of a police station at Purum Likli village under Saikul subdivision.

The two Kuki organisations said such move of the state government of Manipur amounts to `militarisation` of the hill areas. Kuki Inpi, Saikul and KSO (Saikul) alleged that the state government had taken the decision to set up the police station there without taking the consent of the local people. They said any plan which is carried out without the consent of the local people is “violation of the rights of the people.” The two Kuki bodies then said ever since the Suspension of Operation (SoO) was signed with the Kuki underground groups the situation has been peaceful and “the need for setting up of the police station there is not needed.”

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TT coaching

IMPHAL, June 21: The Manipur Table Tennis Association has opened daily table tennis coaching cum practice session from June 15 at the Indoor hall of DM College campus. All the… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 21: The Manipur Table Tennis Association has opened daily table tennis coaching cum practice session from June 15 at the Indoor hall of DM College campus. All the concerned players may avail the benefits from 5 to 7pm, said a release adding a TT Machine costing about Rs 80 lakhs have arrived.

It said about 30 players both boys and girls are taking part in the ongoing coaching cum practice under the keen eye of coach Th Birendra.

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Truck owners unhappy with NH-53 works

IMPHAL, June 20: The National Highway 53 truck owners association has mocked the government’s target to complete the construction of the highway by 2013 while taking into account the failure… Read more »

A team of media persons along with the association conducted a survey of the condition of the NH 53 from June 18 to June 19.

While speaking to media persons during the survey the spokesperson of the association, Kh. Inaoba expressed his apprehension about the condition of the NH in case the monsson sets in fully given the present deplorable condition of the highway.

He said that the condition is worse especially from Barak to Nungdollan. The section remain muddy making it risky for vehicles mainly the trucks to pass through during the monsoon. There are high chances of getting stuck in the thick mud or slipping as the trail left on the muddy road by the heavy loaded trucks is knee deep, he added.

He further maintained the main factor for the condition was absence of proper drainage system and added that 80 percent of the road conditions are not favourable for vehicles to ply.

He also claimed that the stone piled up at the road side, to be used in the repairing of roads are of low quality.

Taking into account the ground reality of the road the spokespersons stated that the target set by the government to complete the works of developing the NH-53 by 2013 will be impossible.

Despite the hardship the truckers have been plying on the road and also added that the price of essential commodities would be low if the condition of the road is improved.

In the meantime, A. Khomei Singh, manager in charge FCI godown, Jiribam stated that the condition of the FCI godown is outdated and needs to be upgraded to do away with the woes of rice scarcity in the state.

He said that since January 11, 2011, a 22 compartment train with ten trips per week has been feeding the FCI godown which to some extent has improved the woes.

However in order to make the most of the improving situation the condition of the 2500 metric tone capacity FCI godown much be further upgraded to the required 20,000 capacity.

Besides the manger incharge suggested for the need for using better train against the current which derail often in rainy season due to its small size and, also suggested the unloading of the loads at the godown directly.

The manager also appealed the concerned authority to upgrade the man power of the godown.

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Media workshop kicks off

IMPHAL June 20: Letkhogin Haokip, IAS, commissioner, social welfare department, government of Manipur, today, inaugurated the 4 days training cum media workshop for state project officers, social welfare district level officers, district officers of Neheru Yuva Kendras of Imphal zone, district project officers and assistants at the youth hostel in Khuman Lampak, Imphal.

The media workshop is in continuation of a special project on Awareness and Education for the prevention of Drug abuse and Alcoholism.

The special project is supported by the ministry of social justice and empowerment, government of India that was formally launched by Ajay Maken, union minister youth affairs and sports (independent charge) on April 5, 2011 at B. Vengnom community hall in Churachandpur district.

Dr. M.P. Gupta, joint director, NKYS, Hqtrs, Dr. A.K. Verma, additional director NKYS, Hqtrs, Dr. A. Jayenta Kumar, director, RRTC, Annie Mangsatabam, Y. Rupachandra, K. Maharabi and many others will be resource person during the four days training cum media workshop.

On June 24 and 26 another training batch of village level implementers will commenced in the same training venue at Khuman Lampak.

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Tamenglong gets Computer training centre

TAMENGLONG, June 20: A rare facility in the computer age- a private run ‘Computer Learning Centre’ was formally opened this morning by Karmendra Kumar 2nd in command 11 Assam Rifles as chief guest in the presence of Rev Guingopou, president town churches union Tamenglong, Athanbou Pamei, president Village Authority Chairman Council and leaders of Zeliangrong organizations at Tamenglong ward no IV.

The computer learning centre was sanction under Military Civic Action 2010- 2011.

Speaking as chief guest Karmendra Kumar said that in this contemporary world people need to know the computer. The proprietor of Gai Enterprises Daniel Kamei expressed his sincere thank to the 11 Assam Rifles.

Meanwhile Athanbou Pamei, president VACC Tamenglong and recipient of India Golden Personalities & Great Indian Citizen Award has submitted a memorandum to maj general Hooda, GOC Assam Rifles, Leimakhong seeking humble request for broad base expansion of Military Civic Action plan in respect of Tamenglong district for construction of inter village road, IVR, rural playground, community hall, installation non- conventional source of power energy at the villages of Tamenglong.

He stated that the long cherished dreams of the ignorant people could not be materialized on account of the shortage of development funds.

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AR arrests three militant cadres during the past two days

IMPHAL, June 20: At least three militant cadres of different groups operating in the state were claimed to have been arrested by the 29 Assam Rifles according to a statement… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 20: At least three militant cadres of different groups operating in the state were claimed to have been arrested by the 29 Assam Rifles according to a statement issued by the PRO IGAR (S).

The statement said that discovering the movement of militant cadres in the general area of Chamol road of Chandel district, the 29 AR troops launched a counter insurgency operation in the area and apprehended one KCP (Noyon) and two MNRF cadres on June 19.

The apprehended militants were identified as one Thongam Ngongo alias Chinglakpa Singh, 22, s/o Thongam Santa Singh of Suganu Turel Wangma, Bishenpur a cadre of KCP (Noyon), Baringarn, 37, s/o Wung Jui of Lamphu, Litan Ukhrul, a cadre of MNRF and KS Hillary, 24, s/o KS Samson of Shingkap, Litan Ukhrul, a cadre of MNRF.

Two mobile phones, one agreement letter given by s/s lt. col Krity Meitei alias Ibomcha of KCP and Rs 2,280 was recovered from them and they have been handed over to the police along with the recovered items, it said.

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