Manipur News

MNS: The next Public Hearing before the Committee on Re-organization of Administrative and Police District Boundaries in the State will be held on 29-12-2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Office Chamber of the Chief Secretary, Manipur in the Old Secretariat.
The Committee shall hear the following organizations in its next meeting scheduled en 29-12-2011:-
1. Saiton Area Chiefs Organizat on, Churachandpur.
2. Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur, Tamei H.Q.
3. Khonglong Kabui Part-ll Village Authority, P.O. Langjing CRPF Camp.
4. United Voluntary Organization, Oinam, Bishnupur District.
The above listed organizations may contact Shri H. Balkrisna Singh, Under Secretary (Revenue), Government of Manipur for their confirmation to appear before the Committee.

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Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 26: On 26 Dec 2011, Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC 57 Mountain Division laid the foundation stone for construction of New Church Complex at Mayangkhang village under Senapati District. RK Luikang, Chairman Mayangkhang village gave welcome speech .
This was followed by a colourful choreography which was presented by ladies of local women society and school children of Sunday school. Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen while addressing the locals impressed on need for co-operation among the locals and security forces for peace and development in the area. He also said that Army and Assam Rifles will continue with their efforts to bring peace in the region and will always support such endeavours for the betterment of the people.
The 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 59 Mountain Brigade of the Red Shield Division, organised a handover ceremony at 59 Mountain Brigade Headquarters, Senapati on 26 Dec 2011. The event was graced by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 57 Mountain Division, Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Red Shield Division. The handover ceremony was organised to handover two computers with computer tables and chairs alongwith musical equipment to RK Orphanage, Natzang Colony, Senapati and two solar street lights and two hand held solar lights to Emmisiphro Village, Senapati. Speaking on the occasion the General Officer emphasized upon the need for taking up community development projects and lauded the efforts of the local community in assisting in incorporation and execution of these projects. Commander 59 Mountain Brigade, Brigadier A K Narula, Army and AR officials along with villagers from Emmisiphro and children and staff of R K Orphanage were present during the occasion.
Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM once again reiterated the Red Shield Division is committed in aiding the development of remote villages and also urged the local communities to collectively assist in the development process.

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Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 26: On 24/12/2011 at 4:00 pm. a team of CDO/1E arrested l(one) PULF cadre namely, Md, Arifbuddin @ Ibomcha @ James (25) s/o Md. Kamalluddin of Klyamgei Mayai Leikai from Kiyamgei Lai Mamang area and one .32 Pistol loaded with 2 live rounds in the magazine was recovered from his possession. On verification, he disclosed that he joined PULF organization in the year 2010 through one Ronimi of Kiyamgei Awang Takiiok and working under his command.
Further, he disclosed that he was involved in keeping hand grenade at Public Hospital, Hatta in the year 2010 and also in burning down of working hut (Khola) at Kiyamgei Awang Leikai in the year 2010 under the command of Romrni and extorted huge amount of money from general public, etc. 10 DOGRA under the aegis of 59 Mountain Brigade, Red Shield Division apprehended four cadres of KNF (P) on 23 Dec 2011 while carrying out extortion in village P Moulding of Leimakhong area.
Cadres were identified as SS Pvt Ngaincha K jkl, age 20 yrs, s/o Sh Hemkai, r/o Kholjang, SS Pvt Bollen, age 20 yrs, s/o Sh Achung, r/o Kholjang SS Pvt Letminsei, age 17 yrs s/o Thanglung, r/o Langkhol and SS Pvt Thang Lenmang, age 20 yrs s/o Sh Lullai Kipgen, r/o Khonum. All of them were travelling in a Maruti Omni Vehicle (Regd No AS-11D 6438) and were later handed over to PS Sekmai vide FIR No 83 (12) 2011/GS 400/395/34 dt 23 Dec 11. One leaflet of duty roaster of SoO designated Camp Ebenzier/Natheljang was recovered from them but however the above cadres are not registered in the authorized of cadres housed in the camp. This incident also amounts to violation of SoO agreement by KNF (P).

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Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 26: The RPF today took a dig at the DGP Y Joykumar. Taohangsu Heiremcha, Chief, Department Of Publicity, Revolutionary People’s Front charged that the DGP to hide his own skins is blaming the revolutionaries. There is no iota of truth in the claim that the revolutionary movements have eroded it was stated.
It was further alleged that a KCP group now under suspension of operation (SoO) now stationed at Khabeishoi 7 MR camp is also working with the police. What action has been taken up those who demanded money from FCI contractor to be brought to Minu Thong. No action was taken up against Major Rana of 23 AR it was alleged.
The Chief Miinister must be knowing how many army officers , officials and police have constructed palatial buildings it was asked. UNLF Sr Pub Officer, Ksh Yoihenba said all knows who follows the right ideology and who preaches something else and practice something in the back.

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