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Majority of NE women do not trust the police, judicial system Study

Majority of women from North East India living and working in metro cities across the country do not have faith in the judicial system and the security forces, according to the findings of a study conducted by the Centre for North East Studies and Poli…

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Ginger farmers accuse Excise, Police

The All Manipur Ginger Farmers’ Association has accused police as well as Excise personnel of collecting illegal taxes from ginger farmers and traders forcibly Source The Sangai Express

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State Govt’s biggest concern is unemployment Ibobi

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has said that the State Government is seriously concerned about solving the rising problem of unemployment among the youths Source Hueiyen News Service

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MUSU revival stir gets violent

Atleast six volunteers of Manipur University Students’ Union MUSU Revival Demand Committee sustained injuries in police crackdown during a violent protest near the Vice Chancellor’s office chamber this afternoon Source The Sangai Express

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Not interested, Rishang Keishing says on renomination in RS

Sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Manipur and former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing said stated categorically that he is not the contender for the Rajya Sabha election and not interested to be re nominated Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Rishang not in race for RS

Sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Manipur and former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing said today that he is not the contender for the Rajya Sabha election, reports NNN Source The Sangai Express

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UNC shut down call affects normal life in hills

The four hill districts, Senapati, Ukhrul, Chandel and Tamenglong were severely affected by the 12 hour shut down call given by United Naga Council UNC today Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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CM reviews security ahead of RDay

Chief Minister O Ibobi presided a security review meeting this afternoon and studied in detail the prevailing law and order situation Source The Sangai Express

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Grenade found at doc’s house

A Chinese hand grenade was found at the residence of a doctor, working with Shija Hospitals, at Kwakeithel Makha Thokchom Leikai here early this morning Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Deputy CM interacts with IPCS mentor

IMPHAL, January 23: Deputy CM Gaikhangam and numerous important civil dignitaries at Loktak Brigade interacted with mentor and Director, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), New Delhi, Maj Gen (Retd) Dipankar Banerjee, who is on a visit in Manipur. … Continue reading →

Dy CM and Maj Gen (Retd) Banerjee discussed various issues affecting the peace and harmony in the North East region and Manipur in particular. Dy CM spoke about the urgent need to improve road and rail communication connecting North East internally as well as with neighbouring countries.

He further mentioned that it would bring immense economic benefits to the population and act as a catalyst for overall development of the region. Gen Banerjee commented on the relevance of India’s North East Policy and significance of Asian Highway (AH-1) Project. He also elucidated as to how it would help the North East region in terms of border trade and economic integration with South East Asian Countries.

Presently, Maj Gen (Retd) Dipankar Banerjee is the mentor and Director of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi since October 2003, a leading independent and autonomous think tank on conflict and security issues. He is a member of the Board of Governors, Global Coalition against Terrorism, Washington DC, USA. Also he is a renowned writer having written, edited large number of books and publications.

Grenade attack at Doctors residence

IMPHAL, January 23: Unidentified persons suspected to be underground elements lobbed a Chinese-made hand grenade at the Kwakeithel Makha Thokchom Leikai residence of Dr L Sachindra today. The bomb was found by a sweeper at the courtyard at around 5.30 … Continue reading →

The grenade failed to explode. Police bomb squad retrieved the grenade safely and a case in this has been regard. Members of Kwaikeithel Makha Thokchom Leikai Women Welfare Association and locals of the area decried the grenade attack at the residence of the doctor and held a sit-in-protest. L Sachindra is an ophthalmologist at Shija Hospital.

Abducted driver and labourer rescued

KANGPOKPI, January 23: A mini-truck driver and a labourer who were abducted on January 17 near Kanglatongbi temple has been rescued today from Koubru Leikha area. A high level reliable source informed that the duo were rescued by a combined … Continue reading →

KANGPOKPI, January 23: A mini-truck driver and a labourer who were abducted on January 17 near Kanglatongbi temple has been rescued today from Koubru Leikha area.

A high level reliable source informed that the duo were rescued by a combined team of Imphal West Cdo, 43 Assam Rifles, Senapati Police and CSOs from Sadar Hills including Kuki Inpi, Women Union and Women Human Rights from a hillock in the eastern side of Bimparao village, situated one and half Kilometre (approx.) from Koubru Leikha at around 3:30 pm this evening.

The two are identified as Maibam Tomba Singh, 29, son of Maibam Mangi Singh of Thoubal Athokpam Nepra Company and Thongam Shanta Singh, 45, son of Th Moirang of Athokpam Awang Leikai.

The source further said that Maibam Tomba Singh, a mini-truck driver and Thongam Shanta Singh, a labourer were engaged in black topping a road at Kanglatongbi when they were abducted by suspected KNA militant near Kanglatongbi temple on January 17 at around 9 pm in connection with a ransom demand.

Accident

IMPHAL, January 23: A Hyundai Accent make car bearing registration number WB02P-7266 smashed into a Maruti Dezire make car bearing number MNO1W-3741 near the traffic island of the Governor’s residence today around 8.30 pm. The four occupants were driving under … Continue reading →

The four occupants were driving under the influence of alcohol.

The car was driving on the wrong side of the road, when the police cdos flagged them to stop.

However, in trying to flee from the police, it smashed into the Maruti Dezire which belongs to Y Thamkishore Singh, commissioner of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

Police have arrested all four occupants of the car.

Repeal of AFSPA: RSS Manipur

IMPHAL, January 23: In the context of bringing the role of RSS Manipur in relation to News items appeared in the national daily, ‘the Time of India’, Guwahati Edition on Sunday, December 8, 2013, in denial of repealing of AFSPA in Manipur by quoting a statement of Arunkumar, RSS Pracharak, as stated at Silchar, RSS Manipur had clarified the denial of news item in Poknapham and Peoples Chronicle on December 18 and 23, 2013 respectively while recognizing and appreciating the movement to repeal AFSPA from Manipur.

Conveying it in a press release, it is further said that RSS stands for repealing of AFSPA in Manipur and added on January 6, 2014, Arunkumar sent a clarification of denial of allegation appeared in the said newspaper stated herein was out rightly deny it.

For public information, the exact language is quoted “The news appeared in Times of India, dated December 8, 2013 in my name about RSS being against repealing AFSPA in Manipur is untrue and I out rightly deny it. What I said in Silchar was only about Jammu & Kashmir State and no mention of Manipur was made by me. We are of the opinion that Government may repeal AFSPA from Manipur”.

Five others kidnapped

IMPHAL, January 23: In yet another abduction of workers by suspected armed Kuki militants in the state, three contractors and two others engaged in construction of a RCC bridge at New Boljang under Saikhul police station, Senapati district were allegedly … Continue reading →

The five kidnapped have been identified as contractor Oinam Khamba Meitei, 50, son of Thambalmacha of Isikha; contractor Paominlen Haokip, 36, son of Jangkholun Haokip of Liakot Chajang Village; contractor Md Anwar Meiraimayum, 40, son of Sahid Umid of Lilong Sambrumakhong, head mason Oinam Kellon, 56, son of Thambalmacha of Ishikha and mohari Thangjam Dilip, 54, son of Leibakmacha of Yumnam Khunou.

The Momoko Affair

In a way, it is heartening to learn that a section of the Anal populace have admitted that the Momoko incident was a passage in a guide book and not part of the syllabus for graduation course prescribed by Manipur University. On the other hand, it was extremely disconcerting to come across the news that the Naga Students’ Union, (Chamdil) had asked the concerned author to tender an apology to the Naga communities and warned of agitation if he is not punished (by the MU) even after his expression of readiness to retract the contentious portion covering two lines.

The events following the alleged assault of the young actress during the fag end of 2012 by an NSCN-IM leader was marked by social unrest and was not indeed a proud moment for the state. It opened a Pandora box culminating in an unwanted stand-off between the protestors and the administration and heightened the risk of misunderstandings between different religious groups during the festive season of the Christian community. Above all, the life of a dutiful journalist was lost in the line of duty felling to bullets of the state security force. The demands for arrest of the alleged perpetrator steadily weakened and was soon forgotten after the realisation that the rigmarole of administration was the major block to attainment of justice. The molestation case had been pushed into the back of our minds. The accepted, if unrevealed, understanding among all is that the unruly behaviour of a stoned rebel should not be allowed to push a wedge into the cordial relationship between different communities. After considering of the whole story, it is worth pondering whether the use of the ‘ugly incident’ as an exemplification is significant enough to be persistently brought up in the media and exposed for another round of public debate. The Anal community has the right to oppose the inclusion of the unwanted episode in the book. However, after the author of the guide book himself clarified that he had no intention of hurting their sentiments and agreed to retract that part from his book, it was unfair to be adamant on demanding punishment and making wild charges against one and all including the journalist fraternity.

The Anal community can boycott the book and even huddle with other organisations to ensure that the book has no buyers. Unwanted aggression is unwarranted and tantamount to over-exposition of a trivial issue. The accused in the Momoko molestation case is still at large and the episode that rakes up a lot of controversies and tested the limit of our tolerance has not still been closed. The union and the community leaders should accept the apology from the author and believe his words on leaving out the ‘controversial lines.’

Fire at ATM

IMPHAL January 23: Timely arrival of the Manipur fire service prevented a major fire inside a SBI ATM booth at Kwakeithel Bazar around 6.00 pm today. A short circuit is suspected to have started the fire, which damaged some parts … Continue reading →

IMPHAL January 23: Timely arrival of the Manipur fire service prevented a major fire inside a SBI ATM booth at Kwakeithel Bazar around 6.00 pm today.

A short circuit is suspected to have started the fire, which damaged some parts of the booth.

However, timely arrival of the state fire tenders controlled the fire.

Man crushed to death

IMPHAL January 23: A 17 year old was crushed to death by the excavating arm of a JCB excavator this morning around 8 am at Langol Tarung village under Lamphel police. The boy identified as Kamlengthang alias Kokngang son of … Continue reading →

IMPHAL January 23: A 17 year old was crushed to death by the excavating arm of a JCB excavator this morning around 8 am at Langol Tarung village under Lamphel police.

The boy identified as Kamlengthang alias Kokngang son of Mangin of Langol Laimanai Meetei Leikai was acting as a mohori and looking after the earth levelling work at Langol Tarung village, when the incident happened.

He was crushed by the excavating arm of the JCB against another JCB excavator which was stationed nearby, said a family member at RIMS.

“The arm of the JCB arm swirled and hit him against the stationary JCB”, he said.

The body has been handed over to family members after post mortem was conducted at the RIMS mortuary this noon.

The police have taken up a case regarding the incident.

Nomination for police medals deferred

IMPHAL, January 23: In a clear case of negligence by the state Home department, the nominations for the Police Medal for Gallantry, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service have been deferred. The reason is … Continue reading →

The reason is due to the state Home department failure to notify the Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India about the particulars of the award recipients, sources said.

The said medals which are to be sent from the Union Home Ministry are yet to reach the state.

Ironically, the Republic Day parade on January 26 of which a full rehearsal which was held today will also include a medal distribution ceremony.

The candidates who are to receive the medal as announced on last Independence Day are Jamkhongam Taothang, JC No 599 Jemadar, 5th IRB; Leimapokpam Amarjit Singh, Havildar number 1207761, 2nd IRB; P Mallana Goud IPS, Maibam Rameshwor Singh MPS; Thokchom Radhesyam Singh, IPS; Lourembam Sanajaoba Singh, MPS; Thaimei Gaipuril Kabui, MPS; Swellinghope Chiru, MPS; Chhatra Bahadur Bhattarai, Havildar 4th IRB and constable Konsam Sharat Singh.

Repeal of AFSPA: RSS Manipur – KanglaOnline

Repeal of AFSPA: RSS ManipurKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, January 23: In the context of bringing the role of RSS Manipur in relation to News items appeared in the national daily, 'the Time of India', Guwahati Edition on Sunday, December 8, 2013, in denia…

Repeal of AFSPA: RSS Manipur
KanglaOnline
IMPHAL, January 23: In the context of bringing the role of RSS Manipur in relation to News items appeared in the national daily, 'the Time of India', Guwahati Edition on Sunday, December 8, 2013, in denial of repealing of AFSPA in Manipur by quoting a …

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