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IMPHAL, November 27: Distribution of agriculture inputs for Ravi crops 2013-14 under Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, sponsored by the state Department of Agriculture and organized by Khut Manabi Farmers Association (KMFA) was held at Ngaiyambam Village at Lamshang this morning.

The distribution program was held at Ngaiyambam Puja Mandir.

Speaking at the function, extension agriculture officer, Th Tomba Singh said that the ravi crops inclusive of peas, coriander, mustard and pump sets being distributed are meant for the benefit of the farming community.  

Detailing on the plantation methods of the seeds, he mentioned that the distributed peas can be sown without tilling the land but straw should be used to cover the seeds until proper germination, however the best is to till the arable land to get better produce.

Such distribution programs are to be held across all districts by the Agri department with an objective to bring about a green revolution and further utilize the land post rice farming for yielding additional produce, he said.

RKVY nodal officer, H Ibocha Singh attended as the chief guest, while Henam Brajamani Singh presided over the function. The program was also attended by the secretary of the association, Ngariyambam Saphabi Devi who is also a gram panchayat member of Mayanglangjing Ward number 7.

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KANGPOKPI, November 27: The Agape Orphanage Children Home, Kangpokpi will organize its first charity program-cum-concert/show in aid of Orphanage Children Home within Sadar Hills at CC Hall, Kangpokpi on Dec 1.

The charity program will be graced by Ngamthang Haokip, IFC minister; Nemcha Kipgen, MLA, 50-Kangpokpi AC; DK Thangboi Haokip, Addl Deputy Commissioner, Kangpokpi and Palal Singsit, Inspector Income Tax Dept as chief guest, special guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively.

Kangpokpi Town Committee Chairman Chonkam Kipgen and KWWO Chairperson K Hoinu will be the Orphan’s Father and Mother of the program while Rev K Hangshing will be the day’s function Minister.

Joseph Hekhup Kipgen, the Father of the Agape Orphanage Children Home, Kanggui solicits all civil bodies, Churches leaders, intellectuals, social workers and the general public to be a part of the program in the interest of the orphanage children.

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IMPHAL, November 27: As a part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival 2013, a local boat racing competion was today organized at Takmu Sports Complex at Loktak lake.

The Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association, Bishnupur District Canoeing and Kayaking Association, Film Forum Manipur had jointly organized the competition in which M Prithviraj Singh, parliamentary secretary of Tourism, Youth Affairs and Sports; Dr Th Dhabali Singh, managing director of Babina Healthcare and Hospitality Industries Pvt Ltd and also president of the Manipur Tourism Forum; Dr L Surjit Singh, president of MMTA and also chairman of IMF – NEZSCC and Khamba Salam, president of ISTV were presidium members at the function.

Distribution of prizes of the boat racing competition to the respective participants, traditional boat fishing, wind surfing, water surfing and water zorbing demonstration were the main event of the function.

However, the start of the program was delayed for two hours due to the late arrival of the VIPs and dignitaries thereby compelled the foreign tourists of Germany, Thailand and USA leaving the event prematurely.

A tourist interacted with IFP that his present visit in Manipur is the third one and further continued that he would like to view how the women on boat handles the fishing net at Loktak lake.

The tourist further added that all his desires could not be materialized owing to limitation of time. However, he had captured on his camera the preparation of the demonstration, fishing net, boat, oar, rowers and also the large audience.

The audience was spellbound by the boat racing demonstration by the Manipur film actors and actresses.

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IMPHAL, Nov 27: The Imphal West district police commandos nabbed an active member of the KCP from Ngari Galli near Chitra Book Store, Thangal bazar.

A statement of the SP, Imphal West has identified the arrested individual as Wangkheirakpam Momocha Meitei, 56, son of  late W Bidhu Singh of Soibam Leikai Khanglabung Leirak, yesterday at 10:45 pm.

According to the press release, a sum of Rs 20,000 and a mobile phone were seized from his possession.

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