Statehood day observed

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 21: The 41st statehood day of Manipur was observed at the conference hall of Secretariat South Block today. Gracing the occasion as chief guest, the CM of Manipur Shri O. Ibobi said, Manipur became a full fledged state on January 21, 1972. The day as became an important day in […]

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Imphal, Jan 21: The 41st statehood day of Manipur was observed at the conference hall of Secretariat South Block today.
Gracing the occasion as chief guest, the CM of Manipur Shri O. Ibobi said, Manipur became a full fledged state on January 21, 1972. The day as became an important day in the history of Manipur.
Manipur was under British rule since 1891. After independence of India, India annexed the state on October 15, 1949. To aid Chief Commissioner, an odvisory council was formed in 1950-51 however it was represented by a council having 32 members who were elected in election on 1957.
But in 1972, Manipur has became a full fledged state.
We have to do other works based on other objective and responsibility, the CM also said and added that we should try to became the state a prosperous, civilized state.
Some officials both of civil and police also attended the function.

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Students demand free and fair elections

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 21: The students of DM college of science staged a sit in protest today at the premises of the college demanding free and fair election. The students demanded the ensuing tenth assembly election without any corruption. All the voters of the state are appealed not to sale their valuable votes […]

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Imphal, Jan 21: The students of DM college of science staged a sit in protest today at the premises of the college demanding free and fair election. The students demanded the ensuing tenth assembly election without any corruption. All the voters of the state are appealed not to sale their valuable votes with the money. We should choose our right representatives in the ensuing election. Our future lies in the hands of our representatives.

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Students demand free and fair elections

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 21: The students of DM college of science staged a sit in protest today at the premises of the college demanding free and fair election. The students demanded the ensuing tenth assembly election without any corruption. All the voters of the state are appealed not to sale their valuable votes […]

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Imphal, Jan 21: The students of DM college of science staged a sit in protest today at the premises of the college demanding free and fair election. The students demanded the ensuing tenth assembly election without any corruption. All the voters of the state are appealed not to sale their valuable votes with the money. We should choose our right representatives in the ensuing election. Our future lies in the hands of our representatives.

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National Painting Competition on Water Conservation Organised

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 21: Union Minister of State for Water Resources and Minority Affairs Shri Vincent H. Pala presented the prizes to the winners of the second National Painting Competition organised by the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources at a function in New Delhi toady. The theme of the […]

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New Delhi, Jan 21: Union Minister of State for Water Resources and Minority Affairs Shri Vincent H. Pala presented the prizes to the winners of the second National Painting Competition organised by the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources at a function in New Delhi toady. The theme of the competition was “Role of Children in Water Conservation”.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Pala underlined the need to harvest the rainwater in view of limited availability of fresh ground water resources.
He said It is necessary that the young generation is fully aware about the water resource scenario of the country and understands the concerns and steps to mitigate the challenges in water resource management, in particular the water conservation efforts. He called for actively involving children in spreading of awareness on water conservation and efficient water use practices in the country.
The first prize at the competition was won by Disha Roy Choudhury of Siliguri, West Bengal. She was awarded cash prize of Rs. one lakh. There were four second prizes of Rs. 50,000/ each.
The winners included Bhavika Dugar of Coimbatore, A.Yokaran of Chennai, Yeerandip Debnath of Sealdah and Devjit Choudhury of Jamshedpur. The eight third prize winners with cash prize of Rs. 25,000/ each included Shreya Das of Faridabad, Kshitiz Rawat of Delhi, Sayani Das of Jamshedpur, A.Esha Rayal of Hyderabad, Shreeraksha of Mangalore, A.Priya Darsini of Coimbatore, Bhagyashree Kunwar of Mumbai and Imon Chetia Phukan of Guwahati. All the participating students were awarded Rs. 5000/ each as consolation prize and a certificate.
About sixteen lakh students of 4th, 5th & 6th standards from all over the country participated in the painting competition organised at different levels. In all 23,475 schools in 27 States and Union Territories participated. Out of these, 50 students selected in each State were invited to participate in the State Level Painting Competition organised on 14th November, 2011 except in Pudduchery and Goa where it was organised on 9th November, 2011.
The three winners of State Level Painting Competition were invited to Delhi to participate in National Painting Competition. 87 students participated at the National Level Painting Competition.

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National Painting Competition on Water Conservation Organised

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 21: Union Minister of State for Water Resources and Minority Affairs Shri Vincent H. Pala presented the prizes to the winners of the second National Painting Competition organised by the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources at a function in New Delhi toady. The theme of the […]

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New Delhi, Jan 21: Union Minister of State for Water Resources and Minority Affairs Shri Vincent H. Pala presented the prizes to the winners of the second National Painting Competition organised by the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources at a function in New Delhi toady. The theme of the competition was “Role of Children in Water Conservation”.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Pala underlined the need to harvest the rainwater in view of limited availability of fresh ground water resources.
He said It is necessary that the young generation is fully aware about the water resource scenario of the country and understands the concerns and steps to mitigate the challenges in water resource management, in particular the water conservation efforts. He called for actively involving children in spreading of awareness on water conservation and efficient water use practices in the country.
The first prize at the competition was won by Disha Roy Choudhury of Siliguri, West Bengal. She was awarded cash prize of Rs. one lakh. There were four second prizes of Rs. 50,000/ each.
The winners included Bhavika Dugar of Coimbatore, A.Yokaran of Chennai, Yeerandip Debnath of Sealdah and Devjit Choudhury of Jamshedpur. The eight third prize winners with cash prize of Rs. 25,000/ each included Shreya Das of Faridabad, Kshitiz Rawat of Delhi, Sayani Das of Jamshedpur, A.Esha Rayal of Hyderabad, Shreeraksha of Mangalore, A.Priya Darsini of Coimbatore, Bhagyashree Kunwar of Mumbai and Imon Chetia Phukan of Guwahati. All the participating students were awarded Rs. 5000/ each as consolation prize and a certificate.
About sixteen lakh students of 4th, 5th & 6th standards from all over the country participated in the painting competition organised at different levels. In all 23,475 schools in 27 States and Union Territories participated. Out of these, 50 students selected in each State were invited to participate in the State Level Painting Competition organised on 14th November, 2011 except in Pudduchery and Goa where it was organised on 9th November, 2011.
The three winners of State Level Painting Competition were invited to Delhi to participate in National Painting Competition. 87 students participated at the National Level Painting Competition.

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Resident Identity (Smart) Cards for AN

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 21: The Union Home Minister Shri P. Chidambaram, launched the first batch of Resident Identity Cards under the coastal National Population Register (NPR) project at Porthrapur village in South Andaman district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands today in the presence of Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lt. […]

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New Delhi, Jan 21: The Union Home Minister Shri P. Chidambaram, launched the first batch of Resident Identity Cards under the coastal National Population Register (NPR) project at Porthrapur village in South Andaman district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands today in the presence of Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lt. General Bhupender Singh. Smt. Bhulaxmi, a resident of Porthrapur, was the first recipient of the Resident Identity Card. The RIC, is a smart card having 64 KB micro processor chip. The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, has finalized the visual layout of the card. It incorporates several physical security features like Guilloché patterns, hot stamped hologram and micro text etc.
Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Shri Shakti Sinha, Registrar General & Census Commissioner India, Dr. C. Chandramouli, Deputy Director General (NPR), Shri S.K.Chakarabarti, Director of Census Operations ,Shri V. Abraham, Chairman & Managing Director of ECIL, Shri Y.S.Mayya and a host of other dignitaries from the Central Government and UT Administration were present on the occasion.
In Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 365 villages and the town of Port Blair have been covered under the coastal NPR project. A total of 3,88,398 persons have been covered. Of this, 2,82,885 persons above the age of 18 years would be issued identity cards.
The Government of India had decided to create a National Population Register (NPR) in the country. As a first step, the coastal NPR project was taken up in coastal areas of 9 maritime states (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal) and 4 UTs (Andaman & Nicobar, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Daman & Diu) as one of the measures for strengthening the security of the coastline of the country. The demographic data collection of 1.2 crore persons and the biometrics of 75 lakh persons in the 3331 coastal villages under the coastal NPR project have been completed. At present, production of identity (smart) cards is underway. Till date, 5 lakh cards have already been produced.
The scheme envisages collection of specific items of information of each individual in the coastal areas and issue of Resident Identity (smart) cards (RIC) to all usual residents, who are of age 18 years and above. In all, 3331 coastal villages have been covered in the first phase of the project in these States/UTs. In Andaman & Nicobar Islands, besides villages, the town of Port Blair has also been covered. The approved cost of the scheme is Rs. 216.31 crore. The data collection for the project was done by house to house enumeration by Government officials who were assisted by data entry operators. The collected data was verified by the Government officials after publishing in the local areas and inviting claims and objections. The data was also subjected to biometric de-duplication. The production and personalization of the RIC cards have been undertaken through the CPSUs. They have setup state-of-the-art production and personalization facilities at secure premises for the coastal NPR project. The delivery of the RICs would be undertaken by India Post for secure delivery to the usual residents.

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Resident Identity (Smart) Cards for AN

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 21: The Union Home Minister Shri P. Chidambaram, launched the first batch of Resident Identity Cards under the coastal National Population Register (NPR) project at Porthrapur village in South Andaman district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands today in the presence of Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lt. […]

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New Delhi, Jan 21: The Union Home Minister Shri P. Chidambaram, launched the first batch of Resident Identity Cards under the coastal National Population Register (NPR) project at Porthrapur village in South Andaman district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands today in the presence of Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lt. General Bhupender Singh. Smt. Bhulaxmi, a resident of Porthrapur, was the first recipient of the Resident Identity Card. The RIC, is a smart card having 64 KB micro processor chip. The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, has finalized the visual layout of the card. It incorporates several physical security features like Guilloché patterns, hot stamped hologram and micro text etc.
Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Shri Shakti Sinha, Registrar General & Census Commissioner India, Dr. C. Chandramouli, Deputy Director General (NPR), Shri S.K.Chakarabarti, Director of Census Operations ,Shri V. Abraham, Chairman & Managing Director of ECIL, Shri Y.S.Mayya and a host of other dignitaries from the Central Government and UT Administration were present on the occasion.
In Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 365 villages and the town of Port Blair have been covered under the coastal NPR project. A total of 3,88,398 persons have been covered. Of this, 2,82,885 persons above the age of 18 years would be issued identity cards.
The Government of India had decided to create a National Population Register (NPR) in the country. As a first step, the coastal NPR project was taken up in coastal areas of 9 maritime states (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal) and 4 UTs (Andaman & Nicobar, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Daman & Diu) as one of the measures for strengthening the security of the coastline of the country. The demographic data collection of 1.2 crore persons and the biometrics of 75 lakh persons in the 3331 coastal villages under the coastal NPR project have been completed. At present, production of identity (smart) cards is underway. Till date, 5 lakh cards have already been produced.
The scheme envisages collection of specific items of information of each individual in the coastal areas and issue of Resident Identity (smart) cards (RIC) to all usual residents, who are of age 18 years and above. In all, 3331 coastal villages have been covered in the first phase of the project in these States/UTs. In Andaman & Nicobar Islands, besides villages, the town of Port Blair has also been covered. The approved cost of the scheme is Rs. 216.31 crore. The data collection for the project was done by house to house enumeration by Government officials who were assisted by data entry operators. The collected data was verified by the Government officials after publishing in the local areas and inviting claims and objections. The data was also subjected to biometric de-duplication. The production and personalization of the RIC cards have been undertaken through the CPSUs. They have setup state-of-the-art production and personalization facilities at secure premises for the coastal NPR project. The delivery of the RICs would be undertaken by India Post for secure delivery to the usual residents.

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Territorial integrity should not figure during truce talks : MPP

Imphal, Jan 21 NNN: Manipur People’s Party (MPP) stalwart O. Joy Saturday reiterated that the territorial integrity of Manipur should not be ‘dragged’ into the ongoing Indo-Naga talks and no one should be allowed to mention it in the process. O. Joy stated this while speaking to journalists during a press conference at MPP office […]

Imphal, Jan 21 NNN: Manipur People’s Party (MPP) stalwart O. Joy Saturday reiterated that the territorial integrity of Manipur should not be ‘dragged’ into the ongoing Indo-Naga talks and no one should be allowed to mention it in the process.
O. Joy stated this while speaking to journalists during a press conference at MPP office here.
He said he has prepared to face a debate on the issue of territorial integrity of Manipur on the floor of the State Assembly with aspiring Naga People’s Front (NPF) legislatures, who are projecting themselves as representatives of Naga integration.
“Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in his recent election rally in Tamenglong district had stated that NPF MLAs would bring up the Naga issue in the Manipur Legislative Assembly,” the MPP leader recollected.
Cautioning the people of Manipur on the issue of territorial integrity of the State, O Joy also warned the electors to ‘think twice’ while casting their votes in the coming January 28 general elections and asked the voters to aware about who will safeguard it.
O. Joy also expressed unhappiness over the rampant corruption, favoritism and nepotism that have practiced in the State where the people are facing armed conflict situation and political conflict too, warning the electorate to fully aware about who can solve such difficult problems.
“Protection of identity is also very, very important,” O. Joy said and described the current state of affairs in Manipur as “landless people waiting to grasp our land whenever opportunity comes.”
Meanwhile, the MPP held a reception function at the party office today to welcome its vice president Y. Mangi who had been in the entral jail here for over two months under NSA. Mangi was detained under the Act for possessing illegal arms belonging to a militant coutfit.
MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang asserted that Mangi’s release from jail after 68 days had proven his innocence, saying that his detention under National Security Act (NSA) was politically motivated act committed by his political rival.

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Territorial integrity should not figure during truce talks : MPP

Imphal, Jan 21 NNN: Manipur People’s Party (MPP) stalwart O. Joy Saturday reiterated that the territorial integrity of Manipur should not be ‘dragged’ into the ongoing Indo-Naga talks and no one should be allowed to mention it in the process. O. Joy stated this while speaking to journalists during a press conference at MPP office […]

Imphal, Jan 21 NNN: Manipur People’s Party (MPP) stalwart O. Joy Saturday reiterated that the territorial integrity of Manipur should not be ‘dragged’ into the ongoing Indo-Naga talks and no one should be allowed to mention it in the process.
O. Joy stated this while speaking to journalists during a press conference at MPP office here.
He said he has prepared to face a debate on the issue of territorial integrity of Manipur on the floor of the State Assembly with aspiring Naga People’s Front (NPF) legislatures, who are projecting themselves as representatives of Naga integration.
“Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in his recent election rally in Tamenglong district had stated that NPF MLAs would bring up the Naga issue in the Manipur Legislative Assembly,” the MPP leader recollected.
Cautioning the people of Manipur on the issue of territorial integrity of the State, O Joy also warned the electors to ‘think twice’ while casting their votes in the coming January 28 general elections and asked the voters to aware about who will safeguard it.
O. Joy also expressed unhappiness over the rampant corruption, favoritism and nepotism that have practiced in the State where the people are facing armed conflict situation and political conflict too, warning the electorate to fully aware about who can solve such difficult problems.
“Protection of identity is also very, very important,” O. Joy said and described the current state of affairs in Manipur as “landless people waiting to grasp our land whenever opportunity comes.”
Meanwhile, the MPP held a reception function at the party office today to welcome its vice president Y. Mangi who had been in the entral jail here for over two months under NSA. Mangi was detained under the Act for possessing illegal arms belonging to a militant coutfit.
MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang asserted that Mangi’s release from jail after 68 days had proven his innocence, saying that his detention under National Security Act (NSA) was politically motivated act committed by his political rival.

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NPF to play role in forming next govt in Manipur

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday was at his expletive best against his counterpart Okram Ibobi Singh and expressed confidence that Naga People’s Front NPF would play a role in the formation of next government in Manipur Source Hueiy…

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday was at his expletive best against his counterpart Okram Ibobi Singh and expressed confidence that Naga People’s Front NPF would play a role in the formation of next government in Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service

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DMC Sc students for free and fair poll

The students of DM College of Science, Imphal under the aegis of DMCSc Students’ Union held a sit in today inside the DMC Science campus in order to spread the message of free voting to the people in the ensuing assembly election Source The Sangai …

The students of DM College of Science, Imphal under the aegis of DMCSc Students’ Union held a sit in today inside the DMC Science campus in order to spread the message of free voting to the people in the ensuing assembly election Source The Sangai Express

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BJP releases its video album

In connection with its election campaign, the BJP has released its Ya Ya Ho Ya, a political satirical video play at the Manipur Pradesh BJP office here, ahead of polls to the 10th Manipur Assembly Source Hueiyen News Service

In connection with its election campaign, the BJP has released its Ya Ya Ho Ya, a political satirical video play at the Manipur Pradesh BJP office here, ahead of polls to the 10th Manipur Assembly Source Hueiyen News Service

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Guardians demand sufficient quantity of text books for 2012 academic session

The All Manipur Recognised Private Schools Welfare Association has asked the Board of Secondary Education Manipur BSEM to make text books for 2012 academic session available to students in sufficient quantity or make arrangements so that reference bo…

The All Manipur Recognised Private Schools Welfare Association has asked the Board of Secondary Education Manipur BSEM to make text books for 2012 academic session available to students in sufficient quantity or make arrangements so that reference books are studied in all schools uniformly Source The Sangai Express

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Todays tally Five bombs hurled, two explode

With the Manipur State Assembly Elections round the corner, bomb attacks on candidates and workers seem to gain momentum with yet another 5 bombs hurled out of which two exploded Source Hueiyen News Service

With the Manipur State Assembly Elections round the corner, bomb attacks on candidates and workers seem to gain momentum with yet another 5 bombs hurled out of which two exploded Source Hueiyen News Service

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Rape case to be taken to NCW Accused identified but not nabbed yet

Delhi Police are yet to nab the rapist of a 20 year old girl from Manipur even after claiming they have identified the culprit Source The Sangai Express

Delhi Police are yet to nab the rapist of a 20 year old girl from Manipur even after claiming they have identified the culprit Source The Sangai Express

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No 6th Pay, no vote Govt employees

Reiterating the demand for implementation of Revised Central 6th Pay Recommendations in toto, state government employees working under various sectors have jointly announced their decision to abstain from voting for ‘anti employees government’ Source…

Reiterating the demand for implementation of Revised Central 6th Pay Recommendations in toto, state government employees working under various sectors have jointly announced their decision to abstain from voting for ‘anti employees government’ Source Hueiyen News Service

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DGP for Army posts to rein in ZUF men

Sensing possible subversive activities from Zeliangrong United Front ZUF in the run up and during the ensuing Assembly election, DGP Y Baral has written to the GOC 57 Mountain Division, Major General Benoy Poonen to open some extra army posts Sourc…

Sensing possible subversive activities from Zeliangrong United Front ZUF in the run up and during the ensuing Assembly election, DGP Y Baral has written to the GOC 57 Mountain Division, Major General Benoy Poonen to open some extra army posts Source The Sangai Express

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MCDA flays life attempt on its Gen Secy

Manipur Chemists Druggists Association MCDA has condemned the alleged life attempt made by one Sanjenbam Milan of Uripok Lamboikhongnangkhong on its General Secretary on January 19 Source Hueiyen News Service

Manipur Chemists Druggists Association MCDA has condemned the alleged life attempt made by one Sanjenbam Milan of Uripok Lamboikhongnangkhong on its General Secretary on January 19 Source Hueiyen News Service

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CorCom, others boycott RDay

The CorCom together with Hyn newtrep National Liberation Council HNLC , Kamatapur Liberation Organisation KLO , National Liberation Front of Twipra NLFT , Tripura People’s Democratic Front TPDF and the United Liberation of Asom have called for a …

The CorCom together with Hyn newtrep National Liberation Council HNLC , Kamatapur Liberation Organisation KLO , National Liberation Front of Twipra NLFT , Tripura People’s Democratic Front TPDF and the United Liberation of Asom have called for a mass boycott of the Republic Day celebration on January 26 this year as a mark of resistance against alleged ‘Indian occupation of the region’ Source The Sangai Express

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Unauthorized power connection in RIMS cut off, 50 heaters recovered PG student’s duty absent at OPD

Unauthorized power connection in the hostels of RIMS has been cut off today by RIMS authority and have also recovered 50 electric heaters from the hostels Source Hueiyen News Service

Unauthorized power connection in the hostels of RIMS has been cut off today by RIMS authority and have also recovered 50 electric heaters from the hostels Source Hueiyen News Service

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