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AIYF urges fixed rate of passenger vehicles fare

IMPHAL, June 30: The All India Youth Federation, (AIYF) Manipur state council, has urged the government to promulgate fixed rate fare for all vehicles plying in the state. The federation… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 30: The All India Youth Federation, (AIYF) Manipur state council, has urged the government to promulgate fixed rate fare for all vehicles plying in the state.

The federation in a press communiqué stated that it is unfortunate that with no official fixation of fare the private passenger vehicles servicing in the state are charging the passengers at their own will.

It pointed out that there are many vehicles charging 10 rupees within 0 km.

It has further drawn the attention of the government and the concerned authority to regulate a genuine fare for all the vehicles in consideration with the current average economy and bind all the vehicles to comply with it.

It contended that charging passengers with the rate of individual capacity taking advantages of the passenger’s helplessness is liable to take action upon per the law.

It urged the authority concerned to give clarification in this regard and also to take up necessary measures to control the menace.

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AR dedicates community hall

IMPHAL, June 30: 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South) inaugurated a community hall at village Tentha, Thoubal (Manipur) much to the appreciation and gratitude… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 30: 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South) inaugurated a community hall at village Tentha, Thoubal (Manipur) much to the appreciation and gratitude of the locals.

A release of PRO IGAR (South) stated that the inauguration was carried out by the Commandant 15 Assam Rifles alongwith Dr M Nara Singh ex MLA, on June 30 amongst a large gathering of villagers including ladies and children.

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Not related with RPF/PLA

IMPHAL, June 30: The proscribed RPF/PLA, in a press statement, has stated that Nikolai who was killed by Manipur Police commandos on June 29 at Naoremthong Khullem Leikai is not… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 30: The proscribed RPF/PLA, in a press statement, has stated that Nikolai who was killed by Manipur Police commandos on June 29 at Naoremthong Khullem Leikai is not related with the outfit.

He was expelled from the outfit vide resolution number 107 (b) (i) of the EC.

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Public meeting

IMPHAL June 30: A notification jointly signed by the chairman Peidai Rengpang Village and Peidai member Rengpang Village notified that a public meeting will be held on July 2, at… Read more »

IMPHAL June 30: A notification jointly signed by the chairman Peidai Rengpang Village and Peidai member Rengpang Village notified that a public meeting will be held on July 2, at 10:30 am at Rengpang Village to discuss about the misappropriation of Integrated watershed development programme IWDP (Haryalli) fund in Nungba–block under DRDA Tamenglong dist. for the year 2006 to 2012, acquisitions of 6,000.00 hector of community land without the concerned of the Khunbu-Khullak, land owners for the Haryalli project from 2006 to 2012 and other miscellaneous.

In this connection the notification appealed to all the concerned union, NGOs, public leaders, political leaders, government officials, students bodies, women society, church leaders, youth leaders etc to attend the said public meeting without fail.

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KCP MTF leader arrested from B`lore

IMPHAL, June 30: A special team of Delhi Police arrested the leader of KCP (MTF) from Bangalore yesterday. The arrested leader has been identified as one Chirom Premkumar alias Prem… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 30: A special team of Delhi Police arrested the leader of KCP (MTF) from Bangalore yesterday.

The arrested leader has been identified as one Chirom Premkumar alias Prem alias Tiken alias Sunil, 38, s/o Shyam of Waheng Khuman Mamang Leikai.

He was arrested by the police from Ejipuru, Bangalore.

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Chumbreithong Meira Paibis assault

IMPHAL, June 30: A man succumbed to his injuries at the JNIMS after being assaulted by Meira Paibis of Chumbreithong on the charge of committing theft today. According to a… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 30: A man succumbed to his injuries at the JNIMS after being assaulted by Meira Paibis of Chumbreithong on the charge of committing theft today.

According to a statement issued by the SP Imphal East district, today at about 11:30 pm two unknown persons were caught and assaulted by the Chumbreithong Meira Paibis along with others for allegedly stealing articles from Veirot Workshop at the area.

It said that as a result of the assault the two persons received serious injuries on their persons and evacuated to the JNIMS hospital for medical treatment however one of the injured victim succumbed to his injuries.

A case has been registered against the people of the localities at the Heingang Police station and three accused have also been arrested in this connection, it said.

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PMEGP Interview

IMPHAL, June 30: The District Industries Centre, Thoubal in a statement informed that the interview for selection of beneficiaries under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) of Thoubal District for… Read more »

It informed all the applicants to be present for the interview along with their necessary original testimonies/certificates in time failing which their candidature will not be entertained furthermore.

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Bomb attack decried

IMPHAL, June 30: Decrying the bomb attack at the residence of one executive engineer Thokchom Kesho yesterday, the local women folks under the aegis of Young Rising Star Club organized… Read more »

Speaking to mediapersons, a lady protestor N Meena stated that the bomb attack should not have been carried out in a residential area where a large number of students reside in nearby rented houses.

She has demanded the concerned organization to make clarifications for such an attack and appealed to avoid such untoward incident in the future.

Meanwhile, family members of a businessman Longjam Jitenkumar, 56, of Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai found a Chinese made hand grenade lying at his residence early morning today.

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Four persons nabbed with banned wild life product

IMPHAL, June 29: Security forces have apprehended four individuals along with banned wild life products in separation search operation conducted yesterday, informed a statement of the PRO IGAR (S). … Read more »

IMPHAL, June 29: Security forces have apprehended four individuals along with banned wild life products in separation search operation conducted yesterday, informed a statement of the PRO IGAR (S).

In the first incident troops of 31 Assam Rifles along with lady police apprehended three women along with banned wild life products from a Bolero vehicles with registration No. 04A 3113 while conducting an operation in the general area of Khudengthabi on June 28.

The arrested women were identified as one Kikim Haokip, 42, w/o Robat Haokip of Checkon, Imphal, Ruth Liangmei, 35, d/o John Liangmei of Lanka, Senapati and LK Hokep, 39,w/o Hamang of Songluna, Motbung.

It further said that 12 kgs of Pangolin Shells, two mobile hand set and Indian currency 4040 were recovered from them.

They were later handed over to the customs office, Moreh, it added.

It said in another incident, troops of 29 Assam Rifles along with lady police have arrested another individual along with banned wild life items while conducting an operation in the general area of Sita Track yesterday.

The individual is identified as one Panewat, 33, w/o Yangam of Moreh. 1800 number of Pangollin shells, one mobile phone and Indian currency 505 were recovered from the person who along with the recovered items has been handed over to the chief conservator, Forest department, Imphal, it further adds.

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Awareness campaign

IMPHAL, June 29: An awareness campaign on pre conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques (regulation and prevention of misuse) Act 1994 (PNDT ACT) was held today at the conference hall of Meitei Council Moreh (MCM) organised by the PNDT division Directorate of Social Welfare Government of Manipur.

The campaign was attended by Manipuri muslim women development association, kha nongpok apunba nupi lup Moreh, nupi khunai chaokhat lamjing lup Moreh and leaders of different community based NGOs. Besides Dr.Th.Arunkumar Singh, PNDT/F.W. Nodal state officer also attended the campaign as resource person.

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Award function

IMPHAL, June 29: The award distribution function of 13th Major Pagin Kipgen Foundation Meritorious Award, 2011 was held at District Council Hall, Kangpokpi. SH Seipu, chairman Sadar Hills ADC, Thangminlien… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 29: The award distribution function of 13th Major Pagin Kipgen Foundation Meritorious Award, 2011 was held at District Council Hall, Kangpokpi.

SH Seipu, chairman Sadar Hills ADC, Thangminlien Kipgen, chairman Hill Areas Committee, and Haokholal Hangshing, vice-chairman Sadar Hills ADC, as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

Altogether 10 students were awarded the meritorious award carrying Rs 5000 each for their outstanding performance at the board examinations.

Speaking at the function, Thangminlien Kipgen advised the parents to support their wards in education in whatever ways they can.

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Theater award

IMPHAL, June 29: The Rupmahal Theatre, Imphal is going to award the “4th Hawaibam Nilamani Award, 2011” marking the 64th foundation day of its theatre on July 7, to Heisnam… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 29: The Rupmahal Theatre, Imphal is going to award the “4th Hawaibam Nilamani Award, 2011” marking the 64th foundation day of its theatre on July 7, to Heisnam (O) Sabitri devi for her outstanding contribution to Manipur theatre.

The award will comprise of Rs. 5000 in cash along with a shawl and citation.

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Bekar champion in U-14 at Governor`s trophy tennis champ

IMPHAL June 29: H Bekar emerged champion of the U-14 in the Governor’s trophy tennis championship which concluded today at the Officer’s Club premise at Lamphelpat. In the final of… Read more »

IMPHAL June 29: H Bekar emerged champion of the U-14 in the Governor’s trophy tennis championship which concluded today at the Officer’s Club premise at Lamphelpat.

In the final of the U-14 boys played today Bekar defeated Calvin Golmei in two sets, 6-2, 6-4.

In the girls U-14 final, Jennifer defeated H Puya by 6-2, 6-4.

The prize distribution for the championship was held today in which YAS minister DD Thaisii attended as the chief guest and distributed prizes to winners and runners-up players of different age group category.

The championship was held for U-10, U-12, U-14 for both boys and girls.

In the girls U-10 final Jennifer defeated Bunty while in the boys U-12 Kelvin defeated Musha MM. In U-10 boys final, Ng Lely beat Anukul Naorem.

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Nambol flood victims decry apathy of local MLA

IMPHAL, June 29: Nearly 150 houses and 3000 hectares of paddy fields and fish farms at Nambol Kongkham have been flooded due to overflowing of the Nambol River. The flood… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 29: Nearly 150 houses and 3000 hectares of paddy fields and fish farms at Nambol Kongkham have been flooded due to overflowing of the Nambol River.

The flood affected people have taken shelter in relief camps opened by local volunteers. The relief committee of Kongkham today distributed rice to the flood affected families at Kongkham Loyalakpa Laibung community hall.

Eight kilograms of rice were given to the worst affected families while four kilograms of rice were distributed free of cost amongst the flood affected families.

Speaking at the sideline of the distribution of relief materials, the secretary of the relief committee, Toijam Nando decried the apathy of the local MLA. He said that some local volunteers have formed a committee and with their own contributions some quantity of rice has been procured for distribution to the flood victims.

There could have been no flood if the concerned MLA has taken the needful action of strengthening the embankments and cleaning the canals before the arrival of the monsoon. Even after such adversities the local MLA has remained blindfolded to the woes and sufferings of the people of Nambol Kongkham, he added.

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Manipur armwrestlers shine at national champs

IMPHAL, June 29: Manipur bagged 12 gold, six silver and five bronze medals at the 35th national Armwrestling championship held at Ludhiana, Punjab from June 16 to 20. In the… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 29: Manipur bagged 12 gold, six silver and five bronze medals at the 35th national Armwrestling championship held at Ludhiana, Punjab from June 16 to 20.

In the junior girls category A Premila won gold in 45kg category while Ch Minerva, S Aruna and L Chaoba too bagged gold in the 60th, 70th and 70+ categories respectively. L Ranjita bagged silver in the 45kg category while Th Sangeeta and Rojimala bagged bronze medals in the 50kg and 55kg respectively of the section while Kh Ganita was fourth position holder in the 50kg category.

In the junior boys 70kg category, Th Ringo bagged gold while K Surjit bagged bronze.

In the women’s section, S Rani bagged gold in the 60kg while Ch Inaobi, M Memcha, S Inao and L Pusparani bagged gold respectively in the 70kg, 80kg, 80+kg and 65kg bout.

M Abe, Chanchalkumari and S Aruna also bagged silver medals in the 55kg, 65kg and 70kg respectively while Millonda bagged bronze in the 60kg category as also S Anita in the same weight category.

In the men’s 70kg category Md Kalam won silver medal.

In the Masters category, Th Othelo won silver in the 60kg while N Nobo and Th Sarat won gold in the 80kg and 100kg respectively.

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FLAM, Chingtam win in Shamu veteran football tourney

IMPHAL, June 29: FLAM defeated UVSA while Chingtam defeated AYMFA in today’s matches of the 1st Ng Shamu Veteran Football tournament being held at YWC ground, Malom. In the first… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 29: FLAM defeated UVSA while Chingtam defeated AYMFA in today’s matches of the 1st Ng Shamu Veteran Football tournament being held at YWC ground, Malom.

In the first ground match played today, FLAM defeated UVSA by 4-3 goals.

Joy Rongmei scored two goals for the winner in the 14th and 51st minute while N Bobo too scored two goals for the team in the 36th and 47th minutes.

The goals for UVSA were scored by Sanatomba, Baleshwor in the 34th and 44th minutes of the first half respectively while the third goal for the team was scored by N Sagor in the 56th minute.

In the second ground match, Chingtam blanked AYMFA by two goals.

For the winning team both the goals were scored by Md Azad in the 22nd and 39th minute.

In tomorrow’s matches, IVFA play VSAN in first ground while TRVSA play AYMFA.

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UCM foundation day

IMPHAL, June 29: The United Committee Manipur (UCM) is observing its 11 anniversary at the Mini Shankar hall, Lamphel on July 3, at 9:30 am in the morning. A statement… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 29: The United Committee Manipur (UCM) is observing its 11 anniversary at the Mini Shankar hall, Lamphel on July 3, at 9:30 am in the morning.

A statement issued in this regard has invited all the communities residing in the state to come and join the observation to make it a grand success.

It has also appealed any organizations or individuals not to call any form of strike, bandh etc on the day.

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Furious mob kills alleged thief, another fights for life at JNIMS

IMPHAL, June 28: One alleged thief was killed in a mob furry while his companion has been admitted at the JNIMS with serious injuries, this early morning at Mantripukhri area…. Read more »

IMPHAL, June 28: One alleged thief was killed in a mob furry while his companion has been admitted at the JNIMS with serious injuries, this early morning at Mantripukhri area.

According to local source, the incident happened this early morning at Mantripukhri, when the two thieves were nabbed by the locals while they were trying to enter a workshop.

The source also added that the locals thrashed the two alleged thieves meanwhile a team of the Heignang police arrived at the scene and controlled the mob.

However one of the thieves who is yet to be identified succumbed on is way to the hospital while his companion identified as Okram Manglemjao, 30, s/o late Thambou of Pangei Okram Leikai is fighting for his life at the JNIMS.

The dead body of the alleged unidentified thief has been deposited at the JNIMS morgue.

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Pineapple festival

IMPHAL, June 28: Keeping in mind to bring all the pineapple farmers of the state under a common platform and find out the problems and difficulties, as well as the… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 28: Keeping in mind to bring all the pineapple farmers of the state under a common platform and find out the problems and difficulties, as well as the success stories of the farmers and to encourage the farmers for a better harvest, the Manipur Pineapple Festival Committee, Manipur is organizing the 4th edition of the state level Manipur Pineapple festival in August next month.

According to a release, the committee is bringing out a souvenir called “Footprints 2011” and the committee has invited academicians, experts and those who are interested in the welfare of the farmers of the state to contribute write-up/ articles for the publication and submit it to the committee on or before July 31, the release added.

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Maj Gen. Binoy Poonam takes charge of `Red Shield Commander`

IMPHAL, June 28: Major General Bonoy Poonam, VSM has arrived at Leimakhong Army headquarter today to take over command of the Red Shield Division from Maj. Gen. DS Hooda. In… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 28: Major General Bonoy Poonam, VSM has arrived at Leimakhong Army headquarter today to take over command of the Red Shield Division from Maj. Gen. DS Hooda.

In the meantime during the formal handing over of the post of commander of Red Shield Division today, Maj Gen DS Hooda GOC 57 Mt.Div expressed his gratitude to the state government, the state police and other security officials, IGAR (S), media houses and NGOs for their unstinted support.

He also expressed his heartfelt thanks to the people of the state for their cooperation and friendship and finally wished the people of the state to get all success and prosperity and prayed for peace to prevail in the state, stated a release of PIB defence wing Imphal.

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