Manipur News

Mera Chaoren Houba will be celebrated tomorrow. Chief Minister, O Ibobi said in a message, “I greet the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of Mera Chaoren Houba which falls on 16th October, 2012.
Mera Chaoren Houba is a traditional festival celebrated in Manipur in the month of Mera Tha every year. I join the people of the State in celebrating the festival. While extending my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all on the occasion, I also hope and pray that the festival would strengthen the bond of friendship and brotherhood amongst the different groups of people in the State for a more harmonious, peaceful and prosperous Manipur.
Once again I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all.”

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Medical team of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) saved the life of a 30 years old young man on 14 Oct 12.The victim, Shri Ibocha Singh, r/o Shamurou, district – Imphal (West) bitten by a venomous snake was brought to the Unit MI Room at Singjamei in a critical condition and was immediately attended by Medical officer who administered life saving anti snake venom and his condition was stabled. Later he was evacuated to RIMS Hospital, Imphal for further management. The timely action taken by the medical team of Assam Rifles saved the precious life of the victim.
In another occasiion,6 DOGRA of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organised a medical camp at Khenjoi on 14 Oct 12. More than 125 villagers including 55 School children were examined and provided medicines. Meanwhile, 42 Assam Rifles organised a lecture on Women Empowerment and Child Care at Chandel on 14 Oct 12.A total of 100 persons attended the even

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Imphal, Oct 15 : The Churachandpur District Contractors’ Association (CDCA) petitions the concerned Authority/Deptt, Govt. of Manipur vis-a-vis the rationale/justifications on the non-releasing of SPA/SCA Fund, 2011-2012, while all the works under the aforesaid scheme/fund had been completed in the year, 2011. CDCA strongly appealed the concerned Authority to release the aforesaid Fund within the month of October, 2012.
CDCA appeals to all the aggrieved Contractors of Manipur to contact the Association {CDCA), and extend help and support in its fight against the apathetic attitude of the government said a press hand out issued by Paukholal Haokip, Genera) Secretary.

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IMPHAL, Oct 15 NNN: Fear psychosis has gripped Tamenglong district headquarters for the last 2-3 days following the reported reinforcement of the NSCN-IM cadres on one hand and both the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and NSCN -K cadres combined on the other, following multiple clashes between the two opposing groups on two occasions, September 26 and October 2 last.
Public are apprehensive of another showdown between the opposing groups which has become more and more imminent every passing day. Things have been highly charged after the NSCCN-IM and ZUF/NSCN-K combined clash at Matung village, about 10 Kms from the district headquarters of Tamenglong on September 26 last which again was followed by a shoot-out between the two ossposing groups on October 2 which killed a carpenter, Jaikanlung Gangmei (42), son of Namsong of ward number 3 at Tamenglong headquarters. This finally resulted in the strong resolution passed for the non-cooperation against the militants adopted by the people on October 4 in a public meeting. The victim, a father of three children was killed in the crossfire at the district headquarters while trying to see the safety and security of his children.
In response, police and Assam Rifles personnel were said to have conducted operation in the area to clear it of militants on October 2 last, however, now reinforcement from the oppsosing militant groups had greatly alarmed the public with each passing days.
It may be recalled that following the incidents, panic stricken rsidents of Tamenglong headquarters raised a alarm on October 8 last with educational institutions and offices not functioning properly and shops too downed their shutters. As rumours became rife, ZUF anf NSCN-K combined also warned the public to vacate a place called Piggery Farm so that the civilians were not put at risk. Residents responded by vacating their dwellings while concerned organisations in vehicles used loud-speakers, asking militants not to do anything that hurt the sentiments of the public.
In fact, following the incident, public went on a rampage on October 2, hunting down militants and their houses and further in response a public meeting on October 4 resolved not to pay ‘taxes’ to all the militant groups as non-cooperation with immediate effect and had told the NSCN-IM to pay Rs 50 lakhs as compensation based on the public’s decision laying the onus of the victim’s death as from its bullets, while the ZUF and NSCN-K combined were also told to pay a fine of Rs 40 lakhs to the victim’s family. The JAC formed in this connection also submitted a memorandum to the chief minister through the deputy commissioner on October 4 last to ‘see’ to it that no militants sneak into the headquarters.

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IMPHAL, Oct 15 MNS NNN : An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast wounded an Assam Rifles jawan elsewhere between Khordak and Arong Nongmaikhong that falls under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West on Monday.
Negi Vohra, Naik Subedar of 33 Assam Rifles suffered wounds in the explosion that occurred in a place connecting Khordak and Arong Nongmaikhong around 1:10 pm, police sources said, adding he has been taken to Leimakhong Army unit military hospital for treatment.
The condition of the jawan was stated to be out of danger.
The roadside bomb believed to have been planted by unidentified militants was set off as the foot patrol party of the AR personnel crossed the area, injuring the Naik Subedar. The 33 Assam Rifles is stationed at Komlakhong in the district.
Meanwhile the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) today claimed responsibility for blasting the bomb . T. Leisemba, Secy. Publicity Revolutionary People’s Front said today is observed as NATIONAL BLACK DAY to protest annexation of Manpipur by India in 1949. The CorCom , an umbrella organization of seven organizations had called an 18 hour general strike today. The bomb was blasted as the troops defied the general strike and moved around on the roads it was stated. The 18-hour Manipur bandh call given by the militant organization CorCom evoked near total response Monday with normal life particularly in the four valley districts badly affected by the strike, but it ended peacefully.
CorCorm (Coordination Committee), a joint organization of seven major militant outfits including the banned United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPF/PLA), Kanglei Yaon Kanna Lup (KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kanleipak (PREPAK), PREPAK (PRO), United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), observes October 15 as “Black Day” every year to protest against the Indian Government for what they say forced or coerced merger of Manipur into the Indian Union on October 15, 1949.
All the shops and markets in the four valley districts downed shutters. Passenger transport services including inter-district bus service were off the roads due to the bandh that began last midnight and continued till 6 pm.
Nonetheless, the flight service in the capital Imphal was not affected by the bandh. Normal flight service was operated as normal.
Both Government and private establishments remained closed for the day. All the schools and colleges of both private and Government were also shut down due to the general strike. However, a few two wheelers were seen moving on some roads.No untoward incident was reported during the course of the strike and it was by and large peaceful.

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