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IMPHAL, Jan 7: Students and teachers of various schools of the state had observed the burning of Puya- sacred Manipuri text by wearing black badges on January 6.

According to a release of the All Manipur Recognised Private Schools’ Welfare Association, Imphal, the schools are Alpha BCI Memorail Academy, Tiny Tots Unique School, Popular Academy, Nganbi Educational Centre, Right Step English School, Radiant Star Educational Centre and EK Hr Secondary School.

The schools also include New Era English School, HIM Public School, Paree Imom Sindamshang, Unique Golden Credible School and Kangleipak Modern School.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/schools-observe-burning-of-puya-with-black-badges/

IMPHAL, Jan 5: The All Manipur Newspaper Sales and Distributor’s Association has deeply mourn the sudden demise of its member and newspaper distributor Yumnam Tombi Singh, 42 of Khurai Konsam Leikai who expired on January 4. While sharing the pain and sorrow of the bereaved family, the association, in a release has said that all its members were shocked on learning about the sudden demise of Tombi.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/condolence/

IMPHAL, Jan 5: Yengkhom Bihari Singh of Kakching Khullen Makha Leikai has been selected as the representative for Manipuri language to attend the national symposium of Poets, 2012.

The national symposium of Poets is annual event organised by the directorate general, All India Radio and this year the symposium will be held at Kolkata on January 13.

Recipient of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad’s Janimi Sunder Guha gold medal, Yengkhom Bihari will personally present his poetry book titled ‘Lakle Jagat Apunba Inakta’ during the event which will broadcasted by the AIR including Kangla channel of AIR Imphal station its recording on January 25 at 10pm throughout the country.

Mention may be made that Yengkhom Bihari has been honoured with several sahitya awards including Kabya Bushan Upadhi, a release of the Prasar Bharati said. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/national-symposium-of-poets/

IMPHAL, Jan 5: Kumbi Nagar Panchayat in Bishnupur district and Wangjing-Lamding Nagar Panchayat in Thoubal district have been upgraded to Municipal Councils under the Manipur Municipal Act, 1994.

Seperate notifications regarding upgradations of the two Nagar Panchayats have been made on January 22, 2011 by the state MAHUD department and claims and counter claims regarding the upgradations should be made within 45 days from the date of notification.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/upgraded-to-municipal-councils/

IMPHAL, Jan 5: Students and teachers of several private schools in Imphal east and Imphal west district have denounced the burning of the sacred Meetei manuscript commonly known as Puya by wearing black badge during school hours.

A release of All Manipur Recognised Private Schools Welfare Association, Manipur said altogether 12 schools in the stretch from Khongman Mangjil to Pangei observed ‘Puya Meithaba’ in which most of the talkers termed this historical event as saddest event in the Manipur history.

It also said altogether six private schools along Irabot road from Kangabam Leikai to Mayang Imphal also observed the day with students and teachers wearing black badges.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/observed/

IMPHAL, Jan 4: A person was this morning found hanging at the top floor of his house at Kongba Khunou.

The person has been identified as Kshetrimayum Bronson, 24, s/o Ksh Amuthoi and a police constable at the Porompat police station.

The body was taken to the JNIMS, however doctors declared him as brought dead.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/one-found-hanging/

IMPHAL, Jan 4: Unidentified armed persons shot a 32 years old woman on her left thigh near Ngairangbam SK High School under Patsoi police this evening at around 2pm.

The injured woman has been identified as Khwairakpam Jamuna w/o Kh Niti Singh of Sagoltongba Chomgtham Leikai.

According to family members, Jamuna had left home this evening on an active along with a girl to collect money from her locality. 

On reaching SK School, some armed person with their face covered asked them to wait and fired from a gun, however the bullet missed both the women. The miscreants fired again and hit Jamuna on her left thigh. The miscreants soon fled from the scene, while Jamuna was rushed to the RIMS hospital.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/woman-shot-at/

IMPHAL, Jan 4: Doctors of JNIMS today closed down the hospitals casualty centre in protest against the inability of the authorities concern to maintain a proper and hygienic bathroom and toilet for the doctors.

Speaking to media persons, a protesting doctor informed media persons that the authorities have failed to properly maintain the overflowing toilets and as a result water has seeped into the doctors’ rooms. He further urged the authorities to look into the problems of the doctors.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/doctors-agitate/

IMPHAL, Jan 4: The 46 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of “Red Shield Division” distributed eight solar lights to Chingpi village, Thingkeu village and S Kholen village today stated a PIB release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/ar-distributes-solar-lamps/

IMPHAL, Jan 4: A “15th days Design & Technical Development Workshop on Artistic Textile, Embroidery and Applique Crafts” was kick off today at Common Facility Crafts building at Wangkhei.

The inaugural was attended by Th. Arunkumar Singh, general manager, DIC, Imphal east, government of Manipur, as chief guest, Th. Rajen Singh, investigator, handicrafts marketing & service extension centre Imphal as functional president and Ng. Maniroton Singh asst Director, MSME DI Imphal, Manipur and W. Birenjit Singh superintendent of Commerce & Industry, government of Manipur as guests of honour.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/workshop-on-artistic-textile/

IMPHAL December 4: The KCP (MC ) in a press release by its R.O. Nongdrenkhomba has warned that no drug trafficker should contest in the upcoming assembly election.

It has further stated that weapons may harm some sections but addiction harms the whole populace, those who are masterminding such endeavors to amass individual wealth should be boycotted.

It has further mentioned that the political parties of the state should not tender their party approval to such individuals or if done so would be treated as anti-revolutionary.

The drug mafia in order to spread its wings wants to hold the political power in the state and are not interested in tendering public service, the public should remain wary of such candidates and the outfit warns that such persons fitting the profile should not try to contest in the upcoming elections. Any political party who awards the party ticket to such individuals will be held liable for being anti-revolutionary, it added. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/kcp-mc-warns/

IMPHAL, Jan3: Takhellambam Robindro Singh of Thoubal Nongangkhong, an executive member of Revival Foundation (REFOUND) has  been invited to participate at the International Conference to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of UNESCO Kalinga Prize for popularization of Science. The conference will be organized on January 4/5 at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwor. He had also been awarded a National Award for his outstanding effort in popularizing science and technology among children in 2009 by the department of Science and Technology,GOI,New Delhi.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/awarded/

IMPHAL, Jan 3: Discovering the movement of UG cadres in the Pukhao Nahrup area, troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Secotr under the HQ IGAR (South) launched an operation in the area and apprehended one PREPAK (ogw) on January 3.

According to a press statement of the PRO IGAR (S), the Cadre has been identified as Naorem Nageshwar, 38, s/o (late) Naorem Thomba Singh a resident of Pukhao Nahrup, Lamlei.

The arrested individual was later handed over to the Lamlei Police station., the statement added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/arrested/

IMPHAL December 3:  MPSC secretary P Doungel, IPS and Director of Manipur Police Training College organized a reception ceremony for the players and officials of Manipur Police Sepak Takraw team today at his office chambers. The team bagged the winner, runner up and third position at the Pourabi Yaipha Naharol Kanglup competition organized under the auspices of All Manipur Sepak Takraw Association which was held from December 25 to 31, a release by L Madhumani Singh,assistant sports secretary,MPSC states.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/reception-ceremony/

IMPHAL December 3: Images of Manipur, a photo news agency will conduct a short term photography foundation course beginning January 10 till January 16. Interested individuals within the age of 18 to 30 and who have passed HSSLC exam can apply for the course. Interested individuals can contact mobile number 9612170470 or mail to imagesofmanipur @gmail.com. The last date for submission of forms is on January 8 stated a release of secretary of the agency.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/photography-foundation-course/

IMPHAL, Jan 2:  India International friendship society has chosen RK Nayansana Devi, chairperon, Manipur State Social Welfare Board for this year’s ‘Bharat Jyoti’ award. The award along with certificate of excellence will be formally presented during an annual ceremony of the society to be held on February 14, 2012 at New Delhi.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/chosen-for-award/

IMPHAL, Jan 2: The 5th general assembly of the International Peace and Social Advancement, IPSA was held today at the premise of GM Hall, Imphal. At the end of the general assembly, a 19 member Central Council of the organisation was formed for the next three year with Johnson Elangbam as president and Wahengbam Homeshor as secretary general, said a release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/ipsa-general-assembly/

IMPHAL, Jan 2: The 5th Battalion the 9th Gorkha Rifles of Logtak Brigade under Red Shield Division celebrated its 49th Raising Day at Gothal, Bishenpur today. The function was graced by many prominent dignitaries of civil and SF.

According to a press release, the battalion was raised on January 1, 1963 by Lt Col BS Grewal at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.  The battalion fought in the 1965 Indo-Pak war where it won the Battle of Honour ‘PHILLORA’. During its half a century long checkered history, the battalion has won many laurels and accolades for the nation.

The event started with the soldiers of the PHILLORA battalion performing their traditional Nepali dance to welcome everyone.  This was followed by various traditional and cultural events like Meitei and Kuki folk dances.  A unique traditional fashion show by NEW MODELS’ ACADEMY, Imphal was the highlight of the celebration, it added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/gorkha-rifles-celebrates-raising-day-with-cultural-shows/

IMPHAL, Jan 2: Application forms for NERIST entrance examination, 2012 for different courses offered by the regional engineering institute may be collected from the office of the additional director, Univ. & Hr. Edn., Government of Manipur. Admission is available for disciplines AE, CE, CSE, ECE, E and ME, said a release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/nerist-entrance-test/

IMPHAL, Dec 31: The 17 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 10 Sect Assam Rifles has initiated a major campaign cum counseling sessions in various parts of Ukhrul dist to assist the local populace  on issues pertaining to recruitment to Assam Rifles and various Central Police Organisation incl SSB, ITBP,BSF,CRPF,CISF for Rifleman (General Duty) and Women(General Duty) scheduled for Feb next year.

An official statement has informed that a helpdesk with a helpline facility has been functioning in Ukhrul at the town post.

It has further informed that wide publicity and assistance is also being provided for far-flung and remote areas , regarding filling up of application forms, mode of recruitment, eligibility criteria and related aspects.

The Assam Rifles have also planned to impart pre selection trg for physical standard Test/Physical eligibility test , written test and conduct free medical examination.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/counselling-session/