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IMPHAL, Feb 26: A drug peddler, Mangai Chung, 36, of Moreh Ward No. 4, was arrested by personnel of 9 AR along with 64 grams of brown sugar yesterday. She has been handed over to Narcotic Control Bureau in Imphal.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/drug-peddler/

IMPHAL, Feb 26: A hand grenade, wrapped in paper was handed to an attendant of the RIMS casualty department last night. Reports said some unidentified persons gave the parcel to the attendant stating that it was a gift from some senior officials.Later, it was found that the parcel contained a Chinese-made hand grenade along with a paper with a warning message. Police recovered the explosive without any inconviniences and have taken up a case in the regard.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/grenade-gift/

IMPHAL, Feb 26:  The chairman of Shishu Nistha Niketan has informed in a press clarification that the school is still in session as it is a CBSE school and the final examinations are going on. It added the proposed fee schedule is for the next academic session and the increase in fee structure is for implementation of the Information Communication Technology as per the guidelines of the CBSE.A team of AMSU saw a demonstration class using the technology and was satisfied, it stated. Also, the proposed fee structure with Interactive White Board’s installation is very reasonable, he stated and invited dialogues in the interest of the students community of the state.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/school-fee/

IMPHAL, Feb 26: 1/11 Gorkha Rifles conducted a medical camp at New Lanchah village in Churachandpur district yesterday. Altogether 145 villagers were treated and provided with free medicines. The unit also organised another a veterinary camp at Mata village in Churchandpur district today. At least 1758 pets and other animals were examined and treated during the camp. The vets gave advices on rearing and breeding of domestic animals.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/medical-camp/

IMPHAL, Feb 26: In continuation of its drive against the use of scripts other than Meitei Mayek in all public banners, signboards, cash memos, etc, MEELAL confiscated banners of two stalls in the ongoing Translation Festival at Iboyaima Shangalen, Palace Compound. They then burned the banners in protest in front of its office. Talking to this reporter, MEELAL Organisation Secy. Thoukaba Meitei warned that they will no issue prior warning to people to fail to comply with their directive and instead take direct action. He further declared that all events and functions at the Translation Festival are banned until the organizers clarify its position to MEELAL.

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

IMPHAL, Feb 25: A one-day district level workshop under the theme of “Bamboo Development and Utilization” under the Bamboo Development Agency, Manipur of National Bamboo Mission was held today at the Main Conference Hall, Forest Head Office, Sanjenthong. A.K. Rana, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, L. Palandro Singh, Director of Agriculture and K. Thambou Singh, IFS, Addl. Pr. Chief Conservator of Forests (WPR&S) of Government of Manipur were the Chief Guest, Guest of Honor and President respectively for the inaugural session.

In the speech given by the Chief Guest, he mentioned the importance of Bamboo in our day to day life and bamboo cultivation for the source of income for the poor people of the state. He also mentions that the bamboo demand has been increased in the international market and the state government has already taken initiative to improve the bamboo cultivation.

Further, in the technical session many resource persons gave lecture on the modern technique of plantation, enterprise and prospects of bamboo based handicrafts industries in Manipur and ended the session with a group discussion and feedback from the delegates.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/workshop-on-bamboo-development-held/

IMPHAL, Feb 25: The All Manipur Hills Contract Basis Lecturers’ Association has stated that contract lecturers will not evaluate the answer scripts of class XI and XII and any consequences should be the responsibility of the concerned department and the present government.

In a press statement the association has stated that it has entered 40 days of indefinite cease work strike which started on January 16 due to non disbursement of 14 months remuneration and non-extension of their service beyond February 2011.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/teachers-strike/

IMPHAL, Feb 25: The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University student’s union has boycotted all the students of IGNTU-RCM from attending or participating the 2 days International seminar on 2th and 3th march 2012, organized by Department of Social Work IGNTU-RCM, at Manipur University Canchipur, for organizing the seminal without the knowledge of Regional Campus Manipur and the students’ department of social work IGNTU-RCM.

According to the press release, the student’s union alleged that they will take strong action if any student is found violating the resolution to boycott the seminal. And there will be a one day meeting of the entire student’s body from the concern districts of Manipur, on  February 28 at 10:30 a.m. at IGNTU-RCM. Further, the student’s body appeals all the Tribal Student leaders, NGOs and individuals to co-operate and attend the meeting for the larger interest of Tribal Community.   

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/student-body-to-boycott-seminar/

IMPHAL, Feb 25: Loitongbam Tilotama Devi was recently appointed as the vice-chairperson, Board of Governors, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India. In her honor, a reception was organized at Hotel Imphal by the staff of NYKS, Imphal and Kohima zone which was attended by the Zonal Directors of the organization among others

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/reception-ceremony/

From John K. Kaping
UKHRUL, Feb.24: Pakahao Muivah, wife of NSCN (IM) leader Th Muivah attended the inaugural function of the three day long silver jubilee celebration of the Ngainga Shanao Long, NSL at Ngaina village as chief guest on February 23.

The celebration was held under the theme ‘preserving women’s dignity’.

Addressing the gathering, Pakahao Muivah encouraged the NSL to be strong and remained united and to take NSL to the global stage with the foundation of ‘justice and truth’ as the Ngaina village has a historical record in the pages of Naga National Movement.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/silver-jubilee-celebration/

IMPHAL, Feb 25: The Communist Party of Manipur, Maoist, in a press statement has stated that the branch school of Heritage Convent located at Lamphel Sanakeithel and Shishu Nishta Niketan located at Kwakeithel were locked up for charging high tuition fees from the students. The Maoist party had earlier directed the school authorities to avoid lavish school uniforms and high tuition fees, but the authorities of these two schools have neglected the norms and acted against the people of Manipur, it stated. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/schools-locked-up-in-connection-with-high-tuition-fees-maoist/

IMPHAL, Feb 24: Imphal west commandos apprehended a PLA cadre from Kakwa bazaar yesterday at about 4.30 pm along with one IED. The person has been identified as Asem Thoiba, son of Tomei of Liwa Lambi Oinam Leikai. Police seized one IED along with an electronic detonator, three Chinese handgrenades, two handsets and a Maruti car with regd no MNOIK/7338 from the alleged PLA cadre.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/ied-recovered-from-arrested-militant/

IMPHAL, Feb 24: In a positive development from the government of Manipur, the High Court Bar Association, and the chief minister along with other important officials will jointly inspect the new Guwahati High Court complex on February 25 in order to work towards resolving the demands made by the Bar association. The association had expressed its unhappiness primarily over the inadequacy of infrastructure to accommodate all the members of the association and staff at the new high court complex.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/new-hc-complex-inspection/

IMPHAL Feb 24: Manipur government has once again extended the date of receiving applications from private entrepreneurs for operating the semi-low floor buses till March 31 this year.

According to MAHUD officials, the department is yet to receive applications even after 2/3 advertisements in the newspapers.

JNURM guidelines specially mention that, the buses should be operated on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis. The cost of a bus is around Rs. 27 lakhs which be recovered within a period of 7 years, while the private operator will bear the operating costs and maintenance.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/operators-wary-of-buses/

IMPHAL, Feb 24 (NNN):  The head mason who was reportedly kidnapped by suspected NSCN-IM cadres from a small village of Henbung in Senapati district, has been released unharmed.

According to the police, Phijam Thoiba, son of Leibakjao of Sekta Makha Leikai was whisked away by armed cadres at around 10:30 am on Wednesday from the work site where a building was being constructed.

The source said today that the mason was released safely at a place in Senapati district at around 8 pm on Thursday.

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

IMPHAL, February 24: A fire broke out at Tousem area under Tamenglong district. The fire started when logs were burnt for Jhum cultivation and the fire was about to reach the village and residents ran helter skelter. The fire was however brought under control by timely intervention of the villagers.

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

IMPHAL, Feb 24: A handyman succumbed to his injuries after he fall from a running truck at Nungba on Thursday at about 8am.

The handyman has been identified as Rohan Majdur, 20, son of Ajmad Ali of Umarghat, Assam. The corpse has been handed over to family members after post mortem at RIMS.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/handyman-succumbs-after-fall-from-truck/

IMPHAL, Feb 24: The election agent of AITC candidate of 46-Saikul, L Kaikam has drawn the attention of Election Commission of India regarding the alleged malpractices committed by the INC candidate Yamthong Haokip in the recent assembly election.

A release from the election agent Kaikam mentioned that Yamthong Haokip has violated all election rules by enrolling himself in two separate villages under the same assembly segment. The photo electoral roll issued by the Election Commission of India was recorded twice in two polling stations of 46/15 and 46/34.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/allegation-on-inc-candidate/

IMPHAL, Feb 24: The scrutiny for of voters of Indian Youth Congress will be held fro February 22 to 26. The LROs Mohan Sharma, Upendra Mishra and Pankaj Yadav can be contacted on mobile numbers 9856508075, 9856507960 and 9402751462 respectively.

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

IMPHAL, Feb 23: The India Today report on Manipur’s next CLP leader ruined the day for many in pro-Ibobi camp. The said report projected dissident Minister Yumkham Irabot Singh as the incoming Chief Minister instead of Okram Ibobi Singh.A pro-Ibobi minister while dismissing the report said, ‘It is simply speculation. The Congress party does not work that way and it is for newly elected MLAs to choose their leader.’

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/news-report-of-new-cm-irks-ibobis-camp/