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IMPHAL, Nov 27: The books “Manipuri Costumes Through Ages” authored by Mutua Bahadur and “Puwarida Kanglei Natki Machak” authored by Longjam Arun were released today in a function held at Ema Mini Hall, Keishampat, Imphal.

Dr RK Nimai, commissioner of art and culture, K Sundergopal, managing director, MGI, Mandalay were the chief guest and president of the function respectively.

Speaking at the function, Dr RK Nimai stated that the books will serve the people understanding the rich cultural aspects of the state.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/books-released/

IMPHAL, Nov 27: The Lairenkabi Youth Dramatic Union Kangchup road Imphal west district, Manipur have reportedly organized a folk dance festival of seven states of the North eastern region from November 25 to November 27 under the financial assistance of cultural functions grant scheme, Ministry of Culture, government of India at its union hall. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/folk-dance-festival/

IMPHAL, Nov 27: The Senior Citizen for Society and United Club Organization (UNO) is jointly organizing a public dialogue on ‘Supra state body’ on November 29 at MDU hall, Yaiskul Police Lane at 11 am in the morning.

It further appealed to all political parties, civil society organizations, Meira Paibis, Legal activists and students leaders to participate in the meet.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/public-dialogue/

IMPHAL, Nov 27: A four member delegation of Janata Dal (United) Manipur unit led by its president M. Tombi Singh will leave Imphal for New Delhi in connection with the issue of ‘Supra state body’.

M Tombi in a telephonic conversation informed that the team will apprise the national leaders including JD (U) national president, Sarat Yadav, national general secretary Tyagi and opposition leader Susma Swaraj.

Through the central leaders, the JD (U) Manipur would pressure to give written clarification from the home minister on the issue of ‘Supra state body’, he said.

Further he informed that the delegate would also raise the issue of prolonged economic blockade imposed on the National Highways of the state.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/jdu-team-to-leave-for-new-delhi/

IMPHAL, Nov 26: The 18th foundation day of All Manipur Tammi and Chingmi Apunba Nupi Lup (AMTCANL) was observed today at the Manipur Press club, Imphal today.

The observation was attended by RK. Ranendrajit former-Editor of Freedom, as chief guest, Ima Sakhi Devi-president AMKIL as guest of hounour and Soibam Ongbi Momon Leima-(AMTCANL), functional president.

The Tammi Chingmi Apunba Nupi Lup was established in the year 1993, with the objective to fight the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 and other inhuman activities in the state.  

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/foundation-day/

IMPHAL, Nov 26: The centre for community initiative in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Churachandpur is organizing an observance of the world disability day 2011 on December 3, 2011 at 12 noon, to be hoisted by Hornbill Cable Network as part of its Silver Jubilee Celebration at Hornbill Studio, Mission road with the theme of “Together for better world for all: Including persons with disability in development’.

Various competitions of singing, spot painting, choreography, will also be organized as a part of the observation at the Malsawm Initiative, LFS Campus on December 2 at 3 pm.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/world-disability-day-observation/

IMPHAL, November 26: The Naga People’s Organization (NPO) has appealed for safe release of KT Joseph of Purul Village who was abducted by unknown persons on November 22 at Imphal.

A release of the NPO stated that the organization or individuals responsible for his abduction should release him as soon as possible in kind consideration of the aggrieved family members.

It may be noted that, KT Joseph is serving as private assistant to education and sports minister DD Thaisii. He was kidnapped on November 22 near Fisheries Office Lamphalpat by some unidentified persons belonging to some revolutionary groups. His daughter and helper who were also abducted were released without any harm at Kangpokpi on the day of the incident. But even after five days of captivity, the victim is yet to be released. His whereabouts is still yet to be ascertained, the release added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/npo-appeals-for-safe-release-of-ministers-assistant/

IMPHAL, Nov 26: The International Laningthou Sanamahi Faith & Forum invites all the religious community leaders of Manipur to a consultative meeting, toward brining an amicable solution to the frequent calls of economic blockade, bandh and strikes on National Highways connecting the state. And, to formulate a feasible remedy to it and also to collectively pass a resolution to restrict recurrence in future, on November 28 at the state guest house, Sanjenthong Imphal, at 10 am.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/leaders-consultative-meeting/

IMPHAL, Nov 25: Agriculture director L. Palandro Singh, has notified the aspirant candidates who were not able to collect their admit cards for the proposed written test for the recruitment of accountant-cum-clerk and computer operator programmer, slated to be held on November 27, to collect the same on the day of the test from 8 am to 9 am at the directorate office. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/agri-test/

IMPHAL, Nov 25: The Central Water Commission of India has directed the state government to submit the official data of flood damages in the state during the period of 2003 to 2011 before December 10, a reliable source informed.

Further according to the source, the commission has instructed the state to verify the final figures of the records and intimated it to the commission before the set date.

The official report will help the commission while appraising various flood management schemes in the state, the source informed

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/demands-for-official-data/

IMPHAL, Nov 25: A delegation of social leaders from the state comprising of chief administrator of Live Watch, Prof Araba, convenor T Indrajit and general secretary N Rojen participated in a one-day meeting against Tipaimukh Dam held at Agartala.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/state-delegates/

IMPHAL, Nov 25: Troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under IGAR (S) launched operation at Sekmaijin area and apprehended one KYKL cadre today. The cadre is identified as no. 2452 s/s Sgt Major Huidrom Premchand alias Bobo alias Chandan alias James, s/o Gaojao of Sekmaijin Mamang Leikai, stated a release of PRO IGAR (South).

Meanwhile, a release of the Imphal east SPhas stated that two KCP (KK Nganba) cadres identified as Yaikhom Anil alias Chinglemba, 25, s/o Y Deven Meitei of Terapokpi  near phaknung Sangomsang and Thoudam Noren Singh, 34, s/o th Shamungou Singh of Chngarel Tejpur were arrested from Koirengei Bazar on November 23.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/apprehended/

IMPHAL, Nov 25: In view of the general strike called with effect from Friday midnight there is a rescheduling of the interview for the appointment of the accounting assistants and lab assistants in Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal. The interview which was to be held on November 26, will be held on November 28, 2011. However the interview fixed on November 27, 2011 for appointment of drivers ac remains unchanged. The venue and time of the interview remain the same.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/rims-interview-postponed/

NEW DELHI, nov 24: A man has slapped agriculture minister Sharad Pawar in the face, apparently to draw attention to rising food prices.

Sharad Pawar was talking to reporters at a political function Thursday when the man attacked him. TV news reports said the man was shouting slogans about rising food prices.

Television footage showed the man brandishing a knife as he was dragged away by security officials and Pawar`s aides. CNN-IBN TV reported that he was detained by police.

Pawar was not seriously hurt.

Such incidents have become increasingly common in India, where ministers and other officials have had shoes thrown at them and their offices ransacked by angry citizens.

The incidents have usually been over political decisions, corruption and real or perceived injustices.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/union-minister-sharad-pawar-assaulted/

NEW DELHI, nov 24: A man has slapped agriculture minister Sharad Pawar in the face, apparently to draw attention to rising food prices.

Sharad Pawar was talking to reporters at a political function Thursday when the man attacked him. TV news reports said the man was shouting slogans about rising food prices.

Television footage showed the man brandishing a knife as he was dragged away by security officials and Pawar`s aides. CNN-IBN TV reported that he was detained by police.

Pawar was not seriously hurt.

Such incidents have become increasingly common in India, where ministers and other officials have had shoes thrown at them and their offices ransacked by angry citizens.

The incidents have usually been over political decisions, corruption and real or perceived injustices.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/union-minister-sharad-pawar-assaulted/

IMPHAL, Nov 24: The first graduation ceremony of the X-treme Wave Education affiliated to the Sikkim Manipal University-DE was held today at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.

The graduation ceremony was graced by former vice chancellor and Khurai MLA, Dr. Ng. Bijoy Singh as the chief guest, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan-director college development council, Manipur University and Prof. N Iboton Singh dean of college of Central Agriculture University, Manipur as the guests of honour while Prof. Ramesh Murthy director Sikkim Manipal University-DE attended as functional president.

Altogether 120 students of BCA, MBA, MCA, BBA, PGDCA were handed over with the graduation certificate by the dignitaries.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/graduation-ceremony/

IMPHAL, Nov 24: The first graduation ceremony of the X-treme Wave Education affiliated to the Sikkim Manipal University-DE was held today at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.

The graduation ceremony was graced by former vice chancellor and Khurai MLA, Dr. Ng. Bijoy Singh as the chief guest, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan-director college development council, Manipur University and Prof. N Iboton Singh dean of college of Central Agriculture University, Manipur as the guests of honour while Prof. Ramesh Murthy director Sikkim Manipal University-DE attended as functional president.

Altogether 120 students of BCA, MBA, MCA, BBA, PGDCA were handed over with the graduation certificate by the dignitaries.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/graduation-ceremony/

IMPHAL, Nov 24: A one day Kishan Khet Mazdoor of All India Congress Committee was held today at the residence of P Dolendro, Kongba.

The programme was attended by AICC, Kishan Khet Mazdoor co-ordinator, Mukesh Baba; Northeast Kishan Khet Mazdoor in charge, Suresh and Manipur Kisan Khet Mazdoor convenor Lian Gangte.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/kishan-khet/

IMPHAL, Nov 24: A one day Kishan Khet Mazdoor of All India Congress Committee was held today at the residence of P Dolendro, Kongba.

The programme was attended by AICC, Kishan Khet Mazdoor co-ordinator, Mukesh Baba; Northeast Kishan Khet Mazdoor in charge, Suresh and Manipur Kisan Khet Mazdoor convenor Lian Gangte.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/kishan-khet/

IMPHAL, November 24: A press release of the RPF has informed that Moirangthem ningol Phanjoubam ongbi Maheshwari Devi, 55, w/o Bitamnini of Leitampokpi awang Leikai is not related with the RPF/PLA in any way.

It has further stated that the Bishnupur district police commandos had arrested the said woman on November 22

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/not-related/