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IMPHAL, June 17: A press release issued by the Cultural Research Centre, Manipur said that a book entitled “Voice of the Voiceless” written by Seram Neken was released today at the Literary Hall of Hueiyen Lan pao Daily and Prof. MC Arun, Department of Anthropology, Manipur University, who was the guest of honour of the function, introduced the book to the participants.

The book is a collection of 35 articles on various themes. The book is published by the Cultural Research Centre Manipur, Canchipur, it added.

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IMPHAL, June 17: A press release issued by Manipur State Council For Child Welfare said that an annual award entitled “Dr. Lamabam Kamal Ningshing Mana” will be conferred on Manipur writers who write stories for children.

It went further that the award will be given to writers who translate the world famous literary works for children into Meiteilon and it will be annually presented on the birthday of Dr Kamal at a special function. The release has called the attention of qualified writers on the literary works for children.

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IMPHAL, June 17: A five day free Mega Heart Camp concluded today at the Sky Hospital, Porompat (JNIMS gate).Speaking to media persons Dr L Shyamkishore, MD, DM (AIIMS), MRCP (UK), RCP said the free mega camp has benefited the poor. Within the five days period around 250 patients have been treated, he said.

He further said 18 patients within the age group of 1-10 were checked, while around 145 patients within the age group of 10-60 years had also checked their hearts, pacemakers and INR for the pacemaker. 87 patients above the age of 60 were treated and several others who have problem of heart valve ailments were also consulted, he said.

The camp was organized in association with Manipur Heart Foundation, he continued. Such camps should be organized in every districts of the state so that the poor could benefit from it, he said.

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IMPHAL, June 17:  The Kuki National Front (Nehlun) has said a press release that the outfit has no cadre by the name of Letginhao alias Abin alias Hegin alias Haopu who was reportedly arrested on June 15.

The statement said, the outfit has no cadre by such name and army no 103.

It has further claimed that the reportedly arrested individual is an imposter, or it could be a secret agenda of the commandos for their promotion or a drama to tarnish the image of the organization.

It has further claimed that the outfit has no hands in the killing of the Ebenezer Camp co Seikhopao Kipgen, of which Letginhao Haokip was blamed for in the name of KNF (N).

The statement continued that a hand grenade was lobbed at the residence of Ngamthang Haokip, however Letginhao Haokip had no role in the incident at all.

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IMPHAL, June 17: The JAC formed against the gang rape of an u-morok trader has today appealed to the session judge to award the most rigorous form of punishment available under the acts which have been slapped on the four recently pronounced guilty.

Speaking during the press conference at the office of the Zeliangrong Union at Kakhulong, Kakomlunglu Kamei, convenor of the Kabui Mother Association expressing her gratitude on the verdict said the verdict will have some positive impact.

Speaking at the press conference, spokesperson L Gyaneshore of the JAC said the Bishnupur police had actively provided help to bring a verdict to the case and put the guilty behind the bars.

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IMPHAL, June 17: A sit-in-protest was staged with Thoubal District Council CPI organising the protest under campaign committee Manipur state council CPI at Khangabok New Market against the state government.

Various forms agitations to be taken up by CPI were declared during the sit in protest.

Kh Surchand, convenor of the campaign committee, ex-Miniter N Mangi, chairman, ex-Minister M Nara Singh, ex-Minster Kh Tomba Singh, Sharat Singh, secretary of Thoubal District Council, Kh Mera Tombi Devi, President of All Manipur Wangjing Tentha Areas Committe, Y. Jiban Sing spoke during the sit-in-protest.

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IMPHAL, June 17: A press release from Students’ Union of Kangleipak (SUK) said that one month free spoken English coaching class for classes VI – X was initiated under the aegis of Students’ Union of Kangleipak (SUK), Laphupat Tera, Branch at the Malem Maheikol English school, Laphupat Tera on June 17.

The coaching class aims to cultivate a students’ better society of distinction and tremendous spirit. 150 students from 10 schools attended the coaching class, it said.

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IMPHAL, June 16: The proscribed Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has in a press statement signed by its publicity and propaganda secretary Nonglen Meitei urged the concerned Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank (IUCB) officials to admit their wrong doings and try not to repeat it again instead of trying to cover it up.

The recent clarification made by the bank officials in regard with the issue of the recruitment of 17 staffs of the bank where eight is allegedly near relatives of eight officials of the bank, is an attempt to fool the people when it is crystal clear that there are irregularities in the recruitment process, the statement maintained.

While pointing out various irregularities in the promotion, transfer and recruitment of staffs in the bank, the statement further said that if the officials concerned instead of admitting their wrong doings try to cover it up, MCP, Manipur will bring out more such irregularities of the past including an earlier issue of recruitment of 23 staffs of the bank.

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IMPHAL, June 16: The members of Manipur Library Association (MALA) staged a sit in protest at Keisampat Lairembi community hall today demanding implementation of the Manipur Public Libraries Act 1988 organised by Manipur Library Association (MALA).

Speaking to media persons K Chaoba, founder secretary MALA said library is a place where we can acquire knowledge and it is very helpful to the students.

He alleged that the government of the state didn’t take any initiative for the welfare of library because it is a non-profitable sector.

He further said that the sit in protest is organised demanding appointment of librarians for colleges.

The library should be improved in the schools and the books should be up to date with the syllabus so that the students can refer to it and schools, colleges, higher secondary where there is no library must open one as soon as possible.

MALA’s demand also include establishment of Department of Public Library Service and to appoint a new director, to established library in each districts so that they people can get the library advantages, in every hill district library should established.

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IMPHAL, June 16: The proscribed UNLF has in a press statement signed by its publicity officer M Shakhen said that the UNLF cadre Army no 2289 Laishram Raju alias Ereikanba (22), who according to PIB (DF) statement have surrendered to the Red Shield Division is a deserter who had secretly run away from his designated camp ‘242 Bn’ on December 31, 2011.

UNLF in its statement have also denied any connection with the above mentioned person after he ran away from the said camp or the arms recovered from him.

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IMPHAL, June 16: The 18th June Observation Committee has said in a press release that it gratefully acknowledges the cleaning and beautification service in and around the vicinity of  Kekrupat where the valiant martyrs who laid down their lives in a bid to protect territorial integrity of Manipur were cremated being taken up by the public, clubs, organisations, associations, meira paibis, forums etc.

It has also expressed confidence that the general public of the state will take a great role in preserving the memorial complex at Kekrupat in the future.

However, the observation committee appealed to all concerned not to clean the area by mounting the memorials to martyrs where floral tributes are paid and not to do anything that may  give a wrong impression of the sacred place.

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IMPHAL, June 16: The 22nd Annual prize distribution function of meritorious students of Chingmeirong, 2013 was organised by the Association for the Promotion of Meritorious Students of Chingmeirong held at Meipakpi community hall today.

During the function, meritorious students of Class nursery to Class XII were awarded with prizes.

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