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IMPHAL, March 31: Election of the post of president, vice-president, general sectary and finance secretary to the office of Kuki Student’s Organization, General Headquarter for the term 2012-14 cum General Assembly 2012 is scheduled to be held on April 7 at 9 am at Kuki Inn, Imphal. Individuals intending to file nomination paper for the said posts are informed to immediately contact the KSO Standing Committee for further details.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/kso-election/

IMPHAL, Mar 31: The school education department has asked writers, publishers and suppliers recommended by the Book Purchase Committee to submit their books published in 2009 to the department.

The department will also buy 49 per cent of their books published in 2010, a release said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/submit-books/

IMPHAL, March 31: Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang-Ta cultural Association, Irilbung and Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi are jointly organizing a Thang Leitangee Workshop at the premises of Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang-Ta cultural Association from April 4 to 21, 2012.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/thang-leitangee-workshop/

IMPHAL, March 31: Several civil society organizations of Waiton have strongly condemned the placing of a bomb (which was found hanging) at the gate of Maibam Ibomcha Singh, FA, veterinary department yesterday at around 12:40 pm. Decrying the threat, a sit-in-protest was held today from 10 am – 5 pm in front of his residential gate.

Further, organizations including Waiton Women Nisha Band Assn., Ideal Club, Prince Club, Youth Development Assn, Youth Development Council, Meira Paibee Assn, appeals not to repeat such acts in the future stated a press release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/waiton-condemns-bomb-culture/

IMPHAL, March 31: Medical team of 35 AR of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) organized a medical camp at Aigejang village in Chandel district yesterday.

A total of 225 patients from Aigejang and nearby areas were diagnosed and provided medicines.

In another occasion, 18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ (S) provided ration to Oinam Ibohal Polyclinic School, Keishampat which is a computer training centre with boarding facilities for the physically handicapped and the blind.

Similarly, 36 AR of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) distributed sports items to the ‘Evergreen English Medium School’, Philen.

The items were handed to the school authority during a function held at Phopilen village on March 29.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/health-camp-at-aigejang/

IMPHAL, March 31: Two sections personnel of 69 Bn, CRPF under the command ofHelal Firoz 2nd in command alongwith Deepak Singh cordoned and conducted a search operation at Khongampat jungle area near State botanical garden under Sekmai PS on March 31 in between 2:15 and 4:30pm and recovered one Chinese hand grenade with detonator and three rounds of 7.62x39mm, three rounds of 9mm and one round of 7.65.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/crpf-recovers-grenade/

IMPHAL, Mar 30: A Thang-Ta demonstration by the 83 years old renowned Thang-ta exponent Heramot which was scheduled on March 31 has been postponed due to bandh on April 2 at 2:30 pm at Rupmahal Theatre.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/thangta-demonstration-posponed/

IMPHAL, Mar 28: MLA of Thangmeiband assembly constituency Kh Joykisan conducted an inspection tour of his area with PHED officials today.

The Trinamool chief whip oversaw the sewerage project at Thangmeiband Watham Leirak and instructed the contractors to be methodical in their work and complete the projects within a stipulated time.

He later went to Tarung Khul, Yumnam Leikai,Hijam Leikai, Sinam Leikai, Lalambung Khoirom Leikai, Polem Leikai and Namthalong.

He told mediapersons that Thangmeiband is one of the worst hit areas regarding water scarcity. He said that plans have been chalked out to repair the water supply scheme at Cheiraoching . The MLA promised to replace plastic pipes feeding from the main pipelines with GI pipes to lessen water leakage.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/inspection-tour/

IMPHAL, Mar 28: In a notification issued today by the Secretary of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, the chairmen of 3 finance committees have been appointed. Laishom Ibomcha Singh, the lone NCP MLA was elected as the chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts, while RK Anand and Dr Ng Bijoy Singh were elected chairmen of the Committee on Public Undertakings and Committee on Estimates respectively. The other members of the Public Accounts Committee are W Brajabidhu, Th Shyamkumar, Y Surchandra, Kh Devendro, Vungzagin Valte and K Thamarjit. The members of the Public Undertakings Committee are S Bira, E Chand, Kh Joykishan, P Brojen, Samuel Risom and MK Preshow, while the members of the Estimates Committee are Yamthong Haokip, K Shyam, Nunghlung Victor, Fazjur Rahim, Th Bishwajit and RK Imo.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/committee-chairman-elected/

IMPHAL, MARCH 28: The Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly has appointed the Committees Chairman for the term 2012-2013. L. Ibomcha Singh as Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts, R.k. Anand as Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings and Dr. Ng. Bijoy Singh as Chairman of the Committee on Estimates.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/committees-chairman-appointed/

IMPHAL, March 28 The All Manipur Recognised Private Schools Welfare Association will undergo districtwise inspection of schools to ensure a full academic calendar and the use of BoSEM and CoHSEM prescribed textbooks and to further ensure a free zone for schools in the state.

A statement of the association has added that it has already started its inspection.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/amrpswa-inspection/

IMPHAL, March 28 The Manipur Library Association (MALA) has congratulated its four life members on their recent achievements.

According to a press release, MALA while expressing its happiness over Karam Shyam Singh, a life member, winning the just concluded 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election 2012 representing Langthabal A/C with a Lok Jana Sakti Party ticket has further added that it expects certain things from him towards the long pending “The Manipur Public Library Act, 1988” to be implemented in its true spirit as early as possible.

Further, the Association has also congratulated their other three life members, Sarngthem Bembem, Naorem Vidyavati Devi and Arambam Hileima Devi on Achieving Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science from Manipur University. And hope that the respected life members will contribute their knowledge of research for the welfare of the society and for the promotion and development of libraries in the state added the release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/mala-congratulates-its-life-members-for-their-achievement/

IMPHAL, March 28: The proscribed RPF on Wednesday clarified that Ibomcha alias Khamba, a resident of Moreh town ward no.7 who was reportedly arrested by 9 AR and later branded to be a PLA captain, is not related with the organization in any way.

The act of the 9 AR stationed at Moreh to brand the 63-year-old man, whose hair has turned grey, to be a captain of PLA is not acceptable, said RPF in a statement issued by its chief department of publicity, Taohangsu Heiremcha.

The arrest of Ibomcha, who is a daily wage earner, and later branding him as a captain of PLA lacks reason, the statement said.

It also said the Mayang (Indian) soldiers who were brought up in slums without parents should keep in mind that such cheap death policy will not last.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/ibomcha-not-pla-captain-rpf/

IMPHAL, Mar 27: Thoubal district police commandos have arrested two alleged militants including a woman on March 26 and 27 from the district.

According to a press statement of the Thoubal SP, the two alleged militants were arrested from separate operations at Wangjing Bazar and Chajing Khunou at around 3pm of March 26 and 2:15am of March 27.

The two have been identified as Thongam (o) Ibetombi Devi, 61 wife of Th Jatra Singh of Mayang Langjing Sorok Mapak of PREPAK and Moirangthem Sunil alias Tampak Ngakpa Singh, 20 son of M Yaima Singh of Napat Turel Mapal, Bishnupur district. Sunil has revealed during interrogation that he is a l cpl of KCP (Noyon) having Army no 396 of 17th batch, 2006 and trained at Lipok Burma, the statement added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/militants-held/

IMPHAL, Mar 27: The annual meet of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences was formally inaugurated on Tuesday by its Director Prof S. Sekharjit at the playground.

The meet which sponsored by RIMS and organized by its students`™ union will conclude on March 31.

According to an official statement, there will be various sports, literary and cultural programmes, both competitive and exhibition. The contingent of the College of Nursing bagged the first prize in the march past, the statement added.

Students from RIMS, JNIMS and the College of Nursing are participating in the meet. The contingent of the College of Nursing bagged the first prize in the march past.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/rims-annual-meet/

IMPHAL, Mar 26: A 15-year-old boy was crushed to death by a truck while he was on his way to school at Kholet village under Saparmeina police station along National Highway 2, a police source said here today.

The incident happened this morning around 11:30am at Kholet village when a Shaktiman truck overturned while trying to avoid hitting a Maruti car coming from the opposite direction, and crushed the school going kid.

Four others including the driver of the truck was injured in the incident.

The victim has been identified as W Momocha, son of Brojendro of Saparmeina. The body has also been brought at RIMS here for post mortem.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/shaktiman-crushes-student/

IMPHAL, March 26: An NSCN-IM cadre had succumbed after being severely beaten up by some unknown person at Phamrei village near Siroy under Ukhrul police station on March 20, according to a delayed report.

Kumar Tangkhul, an NSCN-IM cadre from Khamason village in Ukhrul district succumbed on March 20 after undertaking medical treatment for two days at a hospital here after the assailants severely thrashed him at the village on March 18.The last rite of Kumar was held on March 21, a source stated.

Sources from Ukhrul police station said they had received information regarding the incident where an NSCN-IM cadre had died after being beaten up by some unknown assailants at Phamrei village, but they did not register a case in connection with the incident as the victim had already been buried.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/nscn-im-cadre-succumbs/

IMPHAL, March 26: The All Jiribam Working Journalists Union on Monday strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of its general secretary by 22 Assam Rifles suspecting him to be an underground element.

Y Sanajit, general secretary AJWJU and Jiribam correspondent of the Imphal based Huieyen Lanpao daily was picked up by personnel of 22 Assam Rifles yesterday just before midnight from Gularthon while returning home after attending a Thabal Chongba programme at Leingangpokpi.

However, Sanajit was released this morning after interrogating him by the security personnel.

AJWJU also appealed to the security forces in the Imphal east sub-division not to humiliate journalists in the future, warning that the media fraternity will not remain silent in case reporters are found subjected to suspicion.

At the same time, The All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) has also condemned the act of 22 Assam Rifles which detained AWWJU general secretary Sanjit last midnight by branding him a suspected militant.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/ajwju-decries-ar-action/

IMPHAL, March 26: The 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) has established a Assam Rifles pavilion at the MANFETE 2012 which started from today at the Manipur University campus.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Maj Gen UK Gurung, IGAR(S) who attended as the chief guest of the function addressed the gathering and stated that the event marked the beginning of new Era of bonding between youth of Manipur and the uniformed forces.

According to a PRO release, he further reiterated that the AR pledges to give maximum assistance to the people of Manipur, especially to the youth.

He also asked people to come forward and move progressively towards peace and prosperity and assured them of full support and cooperation of Assam Rifles in achieving it.

The pavilion inaugurated by Maj Gen UK Gurung showcased the history of Assam Rifles in Manipur and its contribution in Manipur.

The pavilion will also provide guidance to the students, how to join Armed Forces. Pamphlets giving out details of how to join Armed Forces and contribution of Assam Rifles in Manipur were also distributed to the visitors. This effort of Assam Rifles was widely appreciated by the students and faculty of Manipur University stated a press release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/manfete-2012/

IMPHAL, Mar 26: Jwalamukhi Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division has organized a Medical Camp on March 22 at Phailenkot near Motbung of Senapati District in which total of 276 patients including old aged and children were treated. After the medical camp a lecture on health and hygiene was also conducted.

Tamenlong Battalion under the aegis of Red Shield Division has also organized a free medical camp on March at Akhui village of Tamenglong District in which 179 patients were treated who came from various villages of Tamenglong District.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/medical-camp/