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IMPHAL, May 30: The United Committee Manipur (UCM) in a statement said that preparation has begun for the observing the “Great June Uprising” to commemorate the June 18, 2001 incident at Kekrupat.

Stating that donation drive is underway in full swing, it appealed all the section of the society to extend their financial support and as well as support in kinds.

It appealed the entire transporters to extend their support by providing free transports in ferrying the participants who would be coming from all over the state and also further appealed any individual or groups not to disrupt the people engaged in discharging their duty to make the observation successful.

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IMPHAL, May 30: The science and Teachers’ Forum, Manipur is organizing spot painting competition for students in two categories which includes class III to V on the theme of “Balance Environment” and class VI to VII on the theme “Forest and responsibility of the Youth” on June 3, 2011 at 2 pm in connection with the observance of world environment Day 2011, informed a Science Teachers’ Forum, Manipur.

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IMPHAL, May 30: The Manipur Cycle Club held its ‘Critical Mass II’ on May 29. The event was participated by around 50 cyclists, and the ride began from DM College of Science and passed through Thangal and Paona Bazar.

According to a release of the club, after passing through Singjamei, the ride ended at Yaiskul Oil pump where a BMX and skating show took place as a way to attract passers by. Leaflets promoting cycling as a means of transport were also distributed.

The next Critical Mass III will be on June 26 and those interested may contact Manipur Cycle Club at 2445134. Critical Mass is a cycling event, which happens on the last Sunday of every month, where cycle enthusiasts get together to promote cycling as the key means of transport, added the release.

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IMPHAL, May 30: The Members of Autonomous district councils has strongly condemn the bomb blast that shook the ADC office of Khuman Lampak injuring three women of a family terming the act a heinous crime acted upon the members, staff and innocent people.

A statement jointly signed by vice chairman, ADC Ukhrul and chairman ADC Senapati, stated that a joint meeting of ADC members was conveyed at the office of the Khuman Lampak wherein the members resolved to vehemently condemn the act terming it inhumane.

It appealed the individual/group responsible for the attack to come forward, with their reasons behind such an extreme act, for peaceful dialogue and bring about amicable solution with mutual understanding and maturity. Such barbaric threat or human rights violation activities can never bring any lasting and peaceful solution it said adding the act will only create more problems in the society.

The ADC members maintained that the most urgent need of our society today is development and peace. Any attack on the life of people who are in the front line for development is a direct attack on the life of common mass and so such hindrance to development should not be encouraged by the society at any cost.

It conveyed that the ADC have been restored for local self governance after a gap of 20 years to provide direct benefits to the people from the grass root level in the development aspects.

More powers and facilities are already devolved to which is the top priority of our society. Various works implementation have already started in the villages, blocks and districts level. Therefore, common people are urged to support ADC members in implementing various developmental works which are solely meant for the mass who have the right to enjoy such benefits.

It further appeal the government to bring the culprits to book at the earliest so that such anti social activities are nor repeated and also to provide a sense of security to the members in the near future.

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IMPHAL, May 30: In relation to the shoot out incident that occurred on the night of May 28 at Maring Lane, New Checkon under Wangkhei A/C, a press conference was held at the residence of O. Henry social worker today in the regard.

He clarified that he had no knowledge of the incident and was not involved in any way. He added that he came to the area after receiving due information from a civil organization that an unwanted incident has happened in the vicinity of Maring Lane. Responding to the appeal, Henry approached the area but found minister Y Irabot and his escort team were already their. Some shots were fired by Irabot’s escort first and in self defense his escort also fired some rounds in the air, he maintained.

He stated that the charges framed against his workers to abduct some persons are baseless and no such incident took place, he had left the area after being advised by security personnel to leave the spot for security reasons and he had acknowledged it, he further added.

But he went to the spot yesterday and met with several civil organizations of Maring Lane and further told them to bring an end to the issue so as to enable peace to return to the area.

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IMPHAL, May 30: “Arts and Culture do not develop in an atmosphere of neglect, depreciation or contempt however it will never suffer from over-appreciation.

We should do everything in our power to encourage arts and culture which will help in making Manipur even more organized and cultured” said Gurbachand Jagat, Governor of Manipur and chairman of Manipur State Kala Akedemi in his speech as the chief guest of an award presentation ceremony which was held at the JNMDA auditorium this evening.

The presentation of Akedemi fellows and Award ceremony for 2009 was organized by the Manipur State Kala Akedemi, Imphal.

Praising the development of Arts and culture, and sports movement in the state the Governor added that Manipur needs nothing else from any one but peace and tranquility to go forward.

He also opined that the state has the added advantages for economic gains if proper infrastructural initiatives for tourism are implemented. He further added that the state is a force to reckon with in sports and culture in the country and the same effect could be exerted in the economic front too.

During the ceremony, the Manipur State Kala Akedemi confered two fellows and awarded fifteen state award to various renowned personalities of the state in different categories in recognition of their contributions and dedications in their respective fields.

The fellowships were conferred to Rk. Danisana, in recognition of his versatility as a dancer and a performing artiste and Elangbam Sonamani Singh for his eminent and invaluable contributions in the field of culture and literature.

The awards were awarded in the field of dance, music, theatre, shumang leela, folk music (Penna), narrative arts (Wari- Leeba), martial art (Thang- ta), tribal culture, literature and fine arts. The Akedemi also conferred an Honourable mention to Laiphrakpam Ningol Oinam (o) Dhoni Devi in acknowledgement of her eminence and contributions in the field of Lai Haraoba Dance.

Later in the evening, different solo and group performing arts were presented. The function was attended by scholars, critics, well wishers and other invitees.

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IMPHAL, May 30: With the Congress dominating the just held IMC election by achieving the needed absolute majority of 14 seats, MPCC president Gaikhangam has stated that it is only an indication of impending victory for the party in the coming 2012 general election in the state.

The president was briefing mediapersons during a pres conference conveyed this evening at the Congress Bhavan, regarding the easy win of the party in the IMC election.

Further speaking at the conference he maintained that the easy victory of the party shows that the people of the state still have belief and faith in the party.

He also added that taking serious concern over the people’s aspiration, his party will try to go ahead with the developmental works in the state.

He also mentioned that there the party will be reinstating a Congress led administration in the Imphal Municipal Council and will work harder than before in delivering services for the welfare of the people in terms of development in the years to come.

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IMPHAL, May 24: The Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council) has reiterated that the outfit has been waging a military struggle to regain the lost freedom of Manipur.

A statement released by Lanheiba Meitei, Secretary Military Affairs Military Council (KCP) said that the outfit`™s Red Army has been carrying forward the struggle with new idea and strategy to bring a socialist society and at the same time to crush the nameshake democracy and neo-capitalist rule in Manipur.

While stating that sacrifice has been the first and foremost ideal of a revolutionary, the KCP (MC) statement said that the outfit`™s Red Army cadres strongly believe that success of the revolution depends on sacrifice.

It also said altogether 18 cadres of the outfit have sacrificed their lives during the revolution struggle initiated by the outfit since August 3, 2007 while many of the cadres are languishing in government jails.

With regard to Operation Clear Cut being launched by the outfit targeted to forced outsiders residing in Manipur to leave the state, the KCP (MC) statement further reiterated that the operation has been taken up to save Manipur`™s fragile economy which is currently at the firm hands of the outsiders.

While asserting that the specific operation has been launched to counter `substantive security`™ operation initiated by the enemy to suppress the revolutionary movement in Manipur, the KCP (MC) appealed the people to extend support to the `OCC`™ and make it a people`™s movement.

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IMPHAL April 22: After a prolong quality discussion, the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun has endorsed the following persons on April 15 to be the body of Lamkang Artist Association. They are advisor committee Lv. Shelting, Kh. Koting, Sk. Moses, president: SK. Shetmeon, secretary: Kh. Dharsel, Treasure: Sk.Jina, Sound engineering: Sn.Gideon, Care taker:Sk.Robin. The release also said the LAA Musical Nite will be held on April 25 at Lamrinkhuw village near Lamkang Centre, Chandel Dist.

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IMPHAL April 22: The Centre for Youth and Cultural Activities (CYCA), Khurai Puthiba leikai is organsing a three days Folk Dance and Music festival from April 23 at the premises of Lainingthou Puthiba, Khurai Puthiba Leikai, said a press release.
The three days cultural programme is being sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

It further said that S. Bideshwor Sharma, Ranjit Adhikary and Ph. Iboton Singh will be the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively in the inaugural function. During the programme songs and dances of various tribes of the state as well as Khongjom Parba, Khudlang Esei and Pena etc will be showcased.

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IMPHAL April 22: Th Ibopisak Singh, the current chief commissioner of Manipur State Bharat Scouts and Guides, has been appointed as the commissioner of National headquarters by Bharat Scouts and Guides headquarters, New Delhi, said a press release.
He will be in-charge of all the seven states of the Northestern region. Ibopishak is the first person from the region to be appointed as commissioner of the National Headquarters.

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IMPHAL April 22: Manipur Electricity Employees Union is convening a general body meeting to appoint its new office bearers and executive committee members at the union’s conference hall on April 28.
Dr. Kh. Ratankumar Singh, chairman MANITRON and also president of the union will preside over the meeting, said a release of the union.

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The news report that the IFP had carried in yesterday’s edition under the headline “CM assures completion of four main court rooms by June” stating that the major general CA Krishnan had tendered an apology to justice T Nandakumar, regarding the issue of an alleged altercation between the justice and a Major of the Assam Rifles was wrongly reported and it was a mistake on the part of our staff reporter.
The error is regretted.

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IMPHAl April 22: The KCP (Maoist) in a press release by the outfit’s publicity and propaganda assistant secretary Nonglen Meitei has warned MLA Lamshang W Brajabidhu. The outfit will take up action against the MLA and his close workers as Brajabidhu in cahoot with security forces has been trying to bring the important functionaries of the outfit to task ,but the endeavour will prove fruitless as the outfit has strict methods of operations.
It further stated that the security forces are only venting their ire on innocent public and meira paibi leaders. Further, the outfit states that the ban on RDO has been lifted on purview of the careers of the students, but no new enrolment can be made to the institution. The outfit demands one Thiyam Inaocha of Tera Khuraijam Leikai, Oken of Sekmai Kanglatongbi and L Ingoncha of Chana Khul to surrender to the outfit.

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IMPHAL April 22: Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) in a press statement by the outfit’s publicity secretary T Leishemba appeals to the public to attend the Khongjom Day memorial ceremony .
It states that the Manipuris waged a fierce battle against the powerful British and the exemplary courage of our fore fathers should be respected and duplicated so as to throw off the colonial yoke. The state is suffering numerous atrocities carried out by the armed security personnel against the public in the name of counter insurgency, but the demand for independence is a democratic stance, which should be respected. The Khongojm war is a testament to the fact that Manipuris want liberty.
In order to achieve freedom, the need for unity is the need of the hour and should be stressed by all concerned, the release said.

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