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IMPHAL, March 2(NNN): All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) invites views and suggestions from all the Manipur tribal leaders and citizens on various tribal issues.

AMTU general secretary, Romeo Bungdon and secretary public affairs, Wilson Gangmei on Friday said the union seeks views and suggestions from all the Manipur tribal leaders on recognition of tribal hill villages under “Revenue” as per the Confidential and Cabinet Department: vide Notification No. 3/1/77-Con (PI) dated August 10, 1999, socio-economy deviation on Manipur tribal people and catering of 200-point roster superseding 100-point roster for job appointment by the Manipur Government.

AMTU also noted that the above points are to be considered as serious matters “while furnishing your valuable wisdom, of which shall be followed by public consultation within a month for further course”.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/amtu-invites-views-suggestions-on-tribal-issues/

IMPHAL, Mar 2: The proscribed RPF has clarified that Saramdram Nobin alias Naocha, 28, son of Jugolo of Heirangoithong Makha Keibung Maibam Leikai who was killed by police commandos at Langthabal Pan Ahanbi on February 27 is a retired member of the outfit and he was no more associated with the revolutionary movement since his retirement on health ground in August, 2010.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/slain-man-is-excadre-rpf/

IMPHAL, March 2: The Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) has expressed shock and heartfelt condolence at the sudden and untimely demised of Poujeng Kamei, former president of the Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF), who expired on February 29 at RIMS Hospital Imphal.

A statement of the body has stated that (late) Poujeng Kamei was an understanding, friendly and an active social worker who had served as a President for Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) for two consecutive terms during 2003 to 2010.

His invaluable and selfless service rendered towards the ZYF in particular and Zeliangrong community in general during his short span of life will remained a vacuum which will be hard to fill in the days to come. The ZYF shared the pain, grief and sorrow with the bereaved family members on this moment of torment and pray for his departed soul to rest in peace, the statement added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/zyf-condoles-death-of-its-former-president/

IMPHAL, Feb 29: The chancellor of Archdiocese of Imphal, Fr TS Dominic has riposted that the closing down of four mission schools by Maoist Communist Party, Manipur on alleged “conversion of educational institutes into medium of propagation of religious activities” is unreasonable as the Catholic schools in the state have been imparting quality education to the students without any influence of religion.

He further maintained that the Catholic schools have not forced any student to become a Catholic through its educational institutions in Manipur. Forced conversion is not only against the spirit of democratic secularism but also against the nature and spirit of the Catholic Church.

No allurement in the form of admission to the school or monetary help is being used to convert any student or person, he noted.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/archdiocese-on-closing-of-mission-schools/

IMPHAL, Mar 1: Kana Area Kuki Chiefs’ Association has appreciated the research team from DM College and Manipur University for visiting Phoikon Haosapi Cave at S Lhangnom Village and Songbuh at Khomunnom Village recently.

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

IMPHAL, Mar 1: The deputy commissioner of Senapati district has informed the counting agents of candidates of Karong, Mao and Tadubi assembly constituencies to submit their application forms to the DEO/RO Senapati by March 3. The counting of votes will be held in 15 tables at Senapati Town Hall on March 6 from 8 am onwards.

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

IMPHAL, March 1 (NNN): Hectic parleys are underway within the People’s Democratic Front (PDF), the non-Congress party alliance in the State, to chalk out its future course of action with regard to formation of the next government in Manipur, with the Lok Janata Dal (LJD) today joined the five-political parties.

Sources said LJD has joined the PDF which was formed as a pre-poll alliance for the recent Manipur polls, making the non-Congress alliance a bloc of 11 political parties. The other five non-Congress parties joined the front after the polls.

A closed door meeting of the non-Congress parties was held at the residential quarter of MLA V. Hangkhanlian during which they discussed to rechristen the name of PDF and request the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its recognition, the source added.

The meeting is likely to continue till tomorrow, the sources said, adding that most of the non-Congress candidates who contested the recent polls attended the meeting.

Many sitting MLAs, including Opposition leaders like Radhabinod Koijam and O Joy were also seen coming to attend today’s discussion.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/ljd-joins-pdf/

IMPHAL, Mar 1: Prince Tangamba Rajit has made a written appeal to the President of India to invite titular King of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba at the oath taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister to be held at Raj Bhavan.

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

IMPHAL, Mar 1: The teachers, staff and all other employees of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences have strongly condemned the assault on a post graduate student around 12: 45 am on March 1 by some relatives of a patient in the Emergency ward.

A statement of the RIMS has stated that the post graduate students and others are there for serving the patients. It is very reprehensible and uncalled for that the doctors should thus be assaulted.

It has also appealed the general public to appreciate the trying circumstances under which the doctors have to work while serving the patients. It is to be hoped that such ugly incidents will not be repeated.

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

IMPHAL, Feb 29: A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging at her residence located at Leikinthabi Wabagai under Sekmai police station last night. The deceased is identified as one Duri,55, wife of late Sanaton.

In another incident, a truck loaded with sand overturned at Ramrei village under Litan Police station. One person died in the incident while three persons sustained injuries.The deceased is identified as Sagolsem Gopen, 32,s/o Ngongo of Leimakhong.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/woman-commits-suicide/

IMPHAL, Feb 29: The result for the recruitment of primary and upper primary teachers for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has been declared by the department of education (S) today.

Altogether 1947 candidates have been selected for primary teacher posts while 574 candidates have been selected for upper primary teacher posts. About 250 candidates have been selected for both primary and upper primary posts.

In a press release, principal secretary of education (S), Dr J Suresh Babu stated that the recruitment has been done based on the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the orders passed by the High Court on various petitions. Candidates with B.Ed or D.EI.Ed have been given preference in the recruitment, he noted.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/ssa-recruitment-result-declared/

IMPHAL, Feb 29: DM College of Arts successfully organized an “ICSSR Special Lecture” programme on February 29 followed by an hour of interactive session in collaboration with ICSSR-NERC, Shillong and sponsored by ICSSR-New Delhi. Prof Amar Yumnam, dean, School of Social Sciences, Manipur University delivered the lecture on “Our Issues and Social Sciences” with Dr A Nungsitombi Devi, Principal DM College of Arts in the chair.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/icssr-lecture/

IMPHAL, Feb 29: All Manipur Students Guardians’ Organization (AMSGO), Manipur has appealed to all to shun violence and make Manipur state peaceful. 

In a press release, AMSGO asserted that the myriad cases of bloodshed and violence in the state have perturbed peace and tranquility of the state. The murder of Irom Roger during Yaoshang festival last year has raised fear in the minds of the people.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/amsgo-appeal/

IMPHAL, Feb 29: Unidentified persons suspected to be operatives of a hill based underground outfit have abducted two persons for a ransom amount of Rs one crore.

According to reliable sources, Henzomlen Gangte alias Calvin,29, s/o Kakap Gangte, , resident of New Checkon  has been abducted from New Lambulane area last night. Kakap Gangte is a retired executive engineer of the IFCD. The person abducted along with the stated is identified as Maelsawm Gangte,23, s/o late Muamalien of New Lambulane ,second street. Both have remained missing since 7.30 pm yesterday.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/kidnapped/

DIMAPUR, Feb 28: The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has extended its invitation to all the Naga groups (factions), former national workers, the Naga Hoho, tribe hohos, ENPO, UNC, Nagas in Myanmar, Assam and Arunachal, all the women organizations, all the student organizations, colleges, schools, civil society organizations, village leaders, churches, senior citizens, GBs and DBs, Naga Council, Dimapur, politicians and bureaucrats, non naga communities residing in Nagaland and the Naga public at large to the reconciliation meeting to be held on February 29at Agri-Expo Centre, 4th Mile, Dimapur from 10:00am onwards.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/fnr-invitation/

IMPHAL, Feb 28: A combined team of 10 Assam Rifles of the Red Shield Division, HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles and Imphal West Police Commandos launched a search operation in the area of Singda Bazaar on specific information about the presence of a PLA cadre and apprehended the PLA cadre.

The cadre has been identified as Leiphrakpam Gopen alias Roshan alias Khangba, No 3172, aged 32 yr, s/o Late L Biren, resident of village Langthobal Phuramkhong, district Imphal West.

The apprehendee revealed that he is working with PLA since 2008 under Self Styled 2nd Lt Ajit of Jiribam. One 9mm Pistol, three live rounds and one magazine were recovered from the cadre. He has been handed over to Lamsang Police Station.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/pla-nabbed/

IMPHAL, Feb 28: 1/11 Gorkha Rifles under the aegis of “Red Shield Division” donated Computers to the Govt School at Sanaikot village under Op Sadbhavana on 27 Feb 2012.

The aim of the project is to impart the basic knowledge of computer to students of this remote areas, who otherwise lack such facilities.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/computer-sets-donated/

IMPHAL, Feb 27: A combined team of Imphal East police and 28 AR following specific information conducted search operations at Top Wakha Ching area in Imphal East district and recovered several explosive devices.

Among the items, nine handgrenades, two RPGs and mortar shells were confiscated from the said area which was stored in a gunny bag. Sources said that the said explosives were detonated at the said area without any untoward incident.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/explosives-seized/

IMPHAL, Feb 27: The media advisor of RIMS has clarified that that the selection of PG candidates is done by Manipur government and RIMS has nothing to do with the selection process.

The role of the RIMS authority is to verify the relevant documents for permitting the candidates to appear in the selection test. The two doctors of JNIMS who were selected for admission were sponsored by Manipur government. In this regard RIMS has no say or role to play. If there is any controversy RIMS has nothing to do with it. It is regretted that the name of this institute was thus dragged into it, the release said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/rims-clarification/

IMPHAL, Feb 27: Residents in and around Tangkhul Avenue, Nagaram staged a sit-in-protest today condemning the act of an unknown assailant firing at least 2 rounds at the residence of M Solomon. The incident occurred on Feb 25 at around 6.30 pm. A close family member disclosed that while KCP (Lamyanba) had placed an extortion demand on Solomon two weeks ago, it could not be confirmed if they were responsible for the incident. Making an appeal against repeating such intimidation and violence, residents sought a clarification from those responsible why such violence was being brought onto innocent civilians. Some placards at the protest read ‘No to Gun Culture’, ‘Human Rights is our Right’ among others. Fortunately, there were no injuries or damage to property.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/protest-held/