Manipur News

IMPHAL, Dec 7: Proscribed outfit, RPF has today clarified in a press release that the RFP and its army PLA has no relation with Kongbrailatpam Chittreswori Devi alias Sangita, daughter of K Sivas Sharma of Singjamei Sapam Leikai who was arrested by Imphal west district police commando including on December 4 at 1:15 pm.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: A one-day farmers training program on Rabi crops and distribution of Rabi seeds was today organised at Luker Community Hall at 11:30 am.

The said program was jointly organised by All Manipur Young Farmer Union and Luker Youth Development Club, conveyed it in a press release from United Committee Manipur.

UCM president Y Nabachandra, AMYFU chairman Chandramani Khumancha, Pradhan of the Maklang Gram Panchayat Oinam Tondon Devi and circle AO W Momon attended the program as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

As resource person of the training program, L Sanatomba Singh delivered a speech on topic of Agronomy Practices for Rabi Crops while Kh Nimaichand lectured on Plan Protection Measures on Rabi Crops, said the release and further continued that altogether 50 farmers attended the said training program and attending farmers were also distributed pea and mustard seed urea, sprayer pump and also pesticides.

During the function, UCM president Y Nabachandra said that the program was organised with the motto of Grow together, Live together. The UCM president further mentioned that the program is organising with an aim of having a welfare society in Manipur.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: The Manipur Ex MLA’s Welfare Association has today condoled the demise of W Komol Singh, former MLA of Kumbi Assembly Constituency who passed away on December 6, 2013 at his residence, Pisumthong in Imphal west district.

A press release further conveyed that the ex MLA’s association sent its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and pray for the peace of his great soul.

Meanwhile, the president of the Manipur People’s Party, in separate press release, has also conveyed his condolence massage on the demise of Ex MLA W Komol Singh.

The release further said that the president of the party and its members shared the sorrow of the family members of the departed party leaders.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: The observance of the 74th Nupilal Memorial Day will be held on December 12 at THAU ground, Thangmeiband.

The said observance of Nupilal will be organised by Nupilal Ningshing Numit Observation Committee, it said in a press release.

It further made an appeal to all not to call bandh or other similar disturbances on the said date.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: The 10 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) distributed plastic chairs, sewing and embroidery machines to weaving centers of Lamdangmei and Thangal villages and presented plastic chairs to Haochong village of Tamenglong district, said a PRO IGAR (s) release.

Brig MK Das, Commander, 9 Sector AR accompanied by Commandant 10 AR presented the items to respective beneficiaries of the villages.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: The NT Theatre’s the Lament of a Widow has been selected to be showed at New Delhi during the 16th Bharat Rang Mahotsav International Theatre of India 2014 which will be held from January 4 to 19 next year.

Conveying the information in a press statement, the NT Theatre mentioned that the Lament of a Widow is penned by Niladhaja Khuman and the direction and design of the play was crafted by Ningthouja Deepak.

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BISHNUPUR, December 7: National Highway 150 has been blocked indefinitely from the midnight of December 6 against the failure of the government to repair the highway even after repeated assurances.

It may be mentioned that following an agitation from the locals, an MoU was signed by Works Minister Kh Ratankumar Singh and Commerce and Industry Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Dec 14, 2012 assuring that the construction of the said stretch of highway would be started from March 2013 following which the then agitation was suspended.

Meanwhile, due to the road block which started from today, no vehicles were seen plying along the route except for medical and religious related.

Items like banana and other agricultural products were seen bringing in to the Bishnupur market on foot along a shorter route.

A bandh supporter said that the road blockade was going on under the active support of Zeliangrong Students’ Union Khoupum area, Ngariyan Village Authority, Cachar Road Educational and Cultural Sporting Association, Meira Paibi, Khoupum Area Drivers’ Association and many local organisations.

He further mentioned that another form of stronger agitation will also be launched if the government fails to respond to their agitation.

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KANGPOKPI, December 7: Sadar Hills Half Marathon 2013 will be organized on December 29 under the theme “Higher, Stronger and Better Education in Sadar Hills”, said Sharon Kipgen, secretary Organizing Committee.

She further said that the event will be co-sponsored by European Manipuri Association (EMA).

Prizes for the events are Rs.5000/-, Rs.3000/- and Rs.2000/- for first, second and third position holder respectively while there will be a consolation for every participants.

The race will begin from Saparmeina and will be ended at Brig Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi.

Last date of form submission is December 18 and form can be obtained at AG Computer, Kangpokpi; Lydia Pharmacy, Sapormeina; Pink Pink Pharmacy, Motbung; Ccpur Winger Counter, New Lambulane, Imphal while details can also be obtained from the Organizing Secretary.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: A condolence meeting was held by the communist Party of India, Manipur State Council at the Irawat Bhawan Complex today on the sad demise of Nelson Mandela who was a Nobel Laureate and Bharat Ratna Awardee. Dr. M. Nara Singh, Indrakumar Soibam, General Secretary, All Manipur Bank Employee Association and Sumati Devi of All Manipur Nupi Marup were present on the dais. The life and examples of courage led by Nelson Mandela were reminded by the speakers and a two minute silence was observed as a mark of respect for the departed leader.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: The Manipur People’s Party is organising a silent rally on December 9, 2013 against the brutal murder of Haobijam Manisana Singh and that the party will submit a memorandum to the Governor of Manipur.

The press release also appealed to all to extend cooperation.

It further urged to all concerned not to provide any obstruction to the party members and workers who will be coming to participate in the proposed silent rally.

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