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IMPHAL, Dec 31: The 30th anniversary of the Daily eveninger ‘Kangleipaki Meira’ will be celebrated on January 2, 2012 at Manipur Press Club Imphal.

The anniversary celebration will be attended by commissioner Arts and Culture RK Nimai Singh and Human Rights Activists, advocate Khaidem Mani Singh as chief guest and president of the celebration respectively while other dignitaries including chief engineer CADA, K Manoranjan Singh and joint director DIPR A Balkrishna Sharma will attend as guest of honours.

The anniversary of the daily paper will be marked with the distributions of awards for best journalists from both print and electronic media selected by the said media house, according to a release of the editor.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/eveninger-to-celebrate-anniversary/

IMPHAL, Dec 30: One person identified as Narangbam Dhiren, 46, s/o (late) Ibochou of Patsoi part II was killed in an accident inside the MIS Brickfield, Patsoi, this afternoon.

A source has informed that Dhiren works as a mason at the brickfield and he was killed by a Tata dipper, while going backwards. The driver failed to see Dhiren and crushed him under the dipper with regd no MN 05-3-0225.

While the driver managed to escape from the incident spot, enraged labourers of the brickfield burned the truck.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/one-killed-in-accident/

IMPHAL, Dec 30: As a part of the reproductive & child health programme entitled ‘Kalyani’ which DDK Imphal had started broadcasting on April 4, 2001; a Kalyani Health Club has been opened today at Lamboikhul village in Imphal east district which is the 10th such club opened so far in the state. The programme is being sponsored jointly by Development Communication Division, Doordarshan and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, government of India.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/health-club-opened/

IMPHAL, dec 30: The proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), in a statement, clarified that the outfit has no connection whatsoever with one Thounaojam Brojen of Singjamei Thongam Leikai who was reported to be arrested by CDO Imphal west along with hand-grenades on December 26.

Terming the press statement issued by the SP Imphal west regarding the arresst of Brojen as baseless; the PREPAK statement has also clarified that the hand-grenades recovered by the CDO belong to the outfit but it was handed over to Brojen by a cadre of the outfit due to security reasons.

Stating that the hand-grenades were to be recovered by the outfit after sometime, it has further maintained that Brojen is not connected to the outfit in any circumstances.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/prepak-says-arrested-brojen-not-related-to-outfit/

IMPHAL, Dec 30: On the seventh day of the ongoing 20th Imphal Book Fair, altogether four books written by different writers were released by Sahitya Academy awardee N Kunjamohon Singh.

The books released today were Dr A Tejmani’s ‘Two values’, Ch Chonjon’s ‘Sheireng’ and ‘Sheireng amashung tungee polloi’ and Irabot Ningthouja’s ‘Kangleipakki meihouronda Kangla’.

Another programme held today was reading out of short stories by 12 Sahitya Academy awardees.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/book-fair/

IMPHAL, Dec 30: The Manipur Electricity Employee’s Union (EEU) has appealed electric consumer of the state to clear overdue bills for smooth supply of electricity.

In a release, MEEU said electricity has become part and parcel of everyday lives in every household of Manipur but due to non-clearance of electric bills, supply of electricity could not be made to the satisfaction of the people.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/eeu-appeals/

IMPHAL, Dec 29: 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South) organised a “Musical Concert” evening at Ukhrul on December 29

A PRO release has informed that local bands alongwith the Jazz band of Assam Rifles belted out soulful numbers of various genres including English rock, favourite Bollywood numbers and famous local Tangkhul hits which instantly stuck a chord with the music enthusiasts.

Commander 10 Sector Assam Rifles was the chief guest for the occasion alongwith other officers from Sector Headquarters and Assam Rifles. R Sudhan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul expressed his gratitude and thanks on behalf of civil administration. The Commander conveyed his best wishes for Christmas and New  Year.


Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/ar-organises-musical-concert/

IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Social Environmental Economic Development Society (SEEDS) Wangjing is organizing a three days workshop under the theme “Gender & Women Empowerment for the Region” at the state Guest house Sanjenthong starting from January 8 under the sponsorship of DoNER.

A release of the society has invited all well-wishers, learned persons social workers and representatives of the civil society organizations to participate in the workshop.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/workshop-on-women-empowerment/

IMPHAL, December  29 (newmai news network): The United Naga Council (UNC) has called for an `emergency federal assembly` on January 2 at Senapati.

It asked all the federating units of UNC that include tribe presidents to attend the meetying.

According to the source, the meeting will deliberate on “urgent and important matters”. The UNC also requested that all concerned Nagas in the respective tribe are informed to participate in the programme.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/unc-calls-emergency-federal-meeting/

IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Aimol Students Union, Delhi and Aimol Worship Service, Delhi organised Aimol Cultural and Literary seminar with the theme ‘Rise and Shine’ today at Aimol Satu Sports Complex, Pallel. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/aimol-students/

IMPHAL, Dec 26: Imphal west district commandos today recovered 10 hand grenades from a private residence.

The owner of the house has been identified as one Th Brojen of Singjamei Thongam Leikai.

A reliable source has informed that the said individual is the proprietor of an Iron scrap shop located at Singjamei Bazar near Kumar Pharmacy.

According to a reliable source, acting on a tip off from a reliable source, Imphal west district cdos this morning recovered 10 hand grenades from the residence on one Th Brojen of Singjamei Thongam Leikai.

The concerned police has registered a case in this regard.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/bombs-found-from-private-residence/

IMPHAL, Dec 26: Following the imposition of the election model code of conduct in the state, the JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO have suspended their cease work strike.

A statement of the JAC has said that the cease work strike of the employees which started on October 24, 2011 have been suspended immediately till further notice.

In the meantime, the Council of Teacher’s Association, (COTA), in a statement issued today has said that the striking teachers from primary to higher secondary lecturers would not perform duty in the upcoming 10th Manipur legislative assembly election. The decision in this respect was arrived during a meeting held today, the release added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/amtuc-amgeo-suspends-stir/

IMPHAL, Dec 26: SYC Seijang defeated NMYC by 7-9 goals in today’s first match of the Andro-Lamlai kendra football tournament being held at Nongdam. In the second match of today TYC, Tellou and NYC, Nongdam ended in a 1-1 draw.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/androlamlai-football-tourney/

IMPHAL, Dec 26: At least two persons including a student were killed during two separate road accidents in the state today.

In the first incident, a motorist was killed at the spot when he was knocked down by a speeding mini truck.

The incident happened this afternoon at around 1.30pm, at Nongren Mayai Leikai, under Lamlai police station in Imphal east.

The deceased person has been identified as James Tangkhul, 30 of Nongdam Tangkhul village, Imphal east.

The other accident happened this afternoon around 1.45pm at Khagempalli, a Tata truck loaded with rice knocked down a motor cycle borne student of the St. Robert higher secondary school, Canchipur. The student identified as Md Salman Hussain of Lilong died at the spot.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/two-killed-in-separate-accidents/

IMPHAL, December 26: A private residence was this morning razed to the ground with only one room left partly standing at thangmeiband Tarung Khul at around 7:15am.

The inferno also destroyed a Bajaj Pulsar completely.

The house belongs to Rashong Panmei, 85, village chief of Tarung khul.

According to family sources, property worth around Rs 8 lakhs was destroyed during the fire.

The family further stated that the fire could have been started from an electric short circuit.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/fire-guts-house/

IMPHAL, December 23:Tarahei Muslim Women Welfare Association, Wangoi condemned the murder of NafishaSahani, a nine year old who was allegedly raped and thrown off a building at HattaGolapati on December 17 evening.

A press release by NajiranBegum,publicity secretary of the association  mentions that violence and crime towards women and children are on the rise in the state and the government has failed to take up effective measures to curb and bring down the crime rate.

The association appeals the government to strengthen the Manipur State Commission for Women so that the body may effectively address the tragedies incurred by the womenfolk, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/murder-condemned/

IMPHAL, December 23:Tarahei Muslim Women Welfare Association, Wangoi condemned the murder of NafishaSahani, a nine year old who was allegedly raped and thrown off a building at HattaGolapati on December 17 evening.

A press release by NajiranBegum,publicity secretary of the association  mentions that violence and crime towards women and children are on the rise in the state and the government has failed to take up effective measures to curb and bring down the crime rate.

The association appeals the government to strengthen the Manipur State Commission for Women so that the body may effectively address the tragedies incurred by the womenfolk, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/murder-condemned/

IMPHAL, December 23: Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI),Manipur Branch condoled the demise of LaishramRupobati Devi, w/o L Kishorchand who was the nursing in charge of RIMS and life member of TNAI. Her untimely demise on December 15 is deeply condoled and a two minute silence was observed by the members in her memory at the office of the association a release said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/condolence/

IMPHAL, Dec 23: The RD and PR minister Md Alauddin Khan handed over the Waithou Chiru Community hall today as a Christmas giftto Waithou Chiru village located under the Keirao Assembly counstituency.

The community hall was built at the cost of around Rs 13 lakh under the MDS and MLA local area development fund said Md Alauddin Khan while delivering his speech as chief guest during the inaugural cum handing over of the community hall today.

He urged the general public of the constituency to further support him in the forthcoming 10th Assembly elections for further works for the welfare, development the Keirao.

ML Dominic Kansauwa, member of sadar hill ADC, DK Tomui Dangsawa Zilla parisad Nammon Kampu, Alar Thoitak ADC Tamenglong W. Ranjit pradhan Kiyamgei Arapti were attended as president and guest of honour during the function.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/community-hall/

IMPHAL, Dec 23: The RD and PR minister Md Alauddin Khan handed over the Waithou Chiru Community hall today as a Christmas giftto Waithou Chiru village located under the Keirao Assembly counstituency.

The community hall was built at the cost of around Rs 13 lakh under the MDS and MLA local area development fund said Md Alauddin Khan while delivering his speech as chief guest during the inaugural cum handing over of the community hall today.

He urged the general public of the constituency to further support him in the forthcoming 10th Assembly elections for further works for the welfare, development the Keirao.

ML Dominic Kansauwa, member of sadar hill ADC, DK Tomui Dangsawa Zilla parisad Nammon Kampu, Alar Thoitak ADC Tamenglong W. Ranjit pradhan Kiyamgei Arapti were attended as president and guest of honour during the function.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/community-hall/