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IMPHAL Sept 14: The 6th death anniversary and 5th memorial lecture of Prof Ch. Dhanachand will be on Septemeber 17 as usual to such observation held every year said a press release issued by N. Mohilal Meitei, Associate Professor, Life Sciences Department, MU.

The release said that Dr. R.K. Jain, project Co-ordinator, AICRP (Nematodes), IARI New Delhi and Dr. Ch. Manglem Singh, Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RIMS will deliver memorial lectures on the topics Plant Parasitic Nematodes and Anaemia in Pregnancy, Hookworm Infection respectively.

Vice Chancellor Prof. H. Nandakumar Sharma, Prof. G. Jitendra Sharma, Dean of Science and Prof. M. Shyamkisho Singh, HOD of the Manipur University will graced the function as the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and president respectively, the release further added.

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IMPHAL, Sept 15: The 85th birth anniversary of veteran communist leader Thokchom Bira was held today at Irawat Bhwan today with CPI state secretary Dr M Nara, health minister Ph Parijat, MLA Mangi, M Ibeni and communist leaders as the presidium members.

Floral tribute was also paid to the photograph of the communist leader.

The dignitaries hailed Bira as a companion of Hijam Irabot who had worked for the upliftment of Manipuri society.

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IMPHAL, Sept 21: A 10-day Crafts Bazar organized by Socio-Economic and Cultural Development Organization, Uripok Achom Leikai was inaugurated today at YAC ground, Yaiskul.

The inaugural function was attended by Dr Kh Loken, chairman PDA, L Nandakumar, Uripok MLA, Kh Somorendro, director ICM, N Rajen, ODS handloom and state awardee Kunjaraj as the chief guest, president and guests of honour.

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IMPHAL April 6 : KCP (Yaiphaba) has claimed to perpetrate the murder of  O Borababu ,caretaker of reliance tower who was shot dead on April 4 at his Wangkhei Mayum L:eirak residence. The JAC formed in connection with the killing had demanded justification from the concerned outfit.
Meanwhile, in a press release signed by its convenor,  the JAC against  Inhuman Killing of O Borobabu Singh, Caretaker, Reliance has asked the killers to clarify why Borobabu was brutally murdered.

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IMPHAL, April 11: The members of the faculty, officers, staff and students of Manipur University in a meeting held today in the committee room of the university has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Prof. Ch Manihar Singh, retd, Department of Manipuri on April 8.
A release of the university has stated that a two minute silence was observed in memory of the departed soul during the meeting.

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IMPHAL April 13: The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AZSU), Assam ,Manipur and Nagaland in order to pressurize the government of India to meet certain demands of the Zeliangrong people has imposed a 48 hour bandh in the state.The bandh will commence from midnight of April 17 till April 19 midnight.
A press release by AZSU general secretary Nchaheng Kompong states that the AZSU and the Zeliangrong public are staunch supporters of the Indo Naga peace process, because the solution to bring about a peaceful atmosphere for the state lies on the outcome of the talks.
AZSU will not allow any organization including the Army and other paramilitary forces to disrupt the hard earned Indo Naga peace process, it states.
The reason for supporting the talks is that thousands of innocent Nagas have been slaughtered during the last 60 years of fighting, many women have been violated and maimed, but the warring Naga revolutionary groups have now have entered a ceasefire with the government and there has been peace in the  Naga areas. AZSU and Zeliangrong people will oppose any form of disruption to the peace talks including those perpetrated by the Army and the 11 Assam Rifles, it states.
Further, the AZSU charged one colonel of the 11 AR for having failed to whip up support from the Zeliangrong public.

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IMPHAL, April 17: At least two cadres belonging to different underground groups were apprehended by separate team of Thoubal District police commandos during their counter insurgency operations conducted in different areas yesterday.According to an official release issued by the Addl. SP (Ops), one cadre of underground KCP identified as Waikhom Thoiba alias Naoton, 20 son of W Bokulchandra Singh of Hiyanglam Waikhom Leikai was arrested by a team of Thoubal District Police Commandos yesterday afternoon around 3.30 pm from Wabagai Tera Pishak. On spot verification it has been revealed that the arrested person is an active member of the KCP (Lamyanba Group) and working in Finance Section of the outfit, the release added.Further, another team of CDO unit of the district police on getting information about the presence of the valley based UG elements in the general areas of Khangabok Lamlong, conducted search operation at the area yesterday evening around 5.30 pmand able to apprehended one cadre of the proscribed PREPAK identified as Saikhom Arke Singh, 32, son of late S khamba Singh of Khangabok Makha Leikai Part-III, the release added.

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IMPHAL, April 20: A one day seminar under the theme `future Generation of Manipur` was held at Manipur Press club, Imphal organized by parenting Forum Manipur.

The seminar was graced by P. Sarat, IAS, retd. Principal Secretary Government of Manipur, N. Chaoba, National Awardee and retd. ZEO, Ng. Naba National Awardee, retd. ZEO, as the Chief Guest, president and guest of honour. And IS. Khaidem attended as the moderator.

In the meantime, Soyam Lokendrajit HOD of Philosophy Manipur University spoke on the topic of bringing a change in the society and from fear, while Amar Yumnan also spoke on the topic `Our society and Education`, and Prof. K. Ibo Singh HOD political science MU on topic of `the contribution of intellectual to the future generation.

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IMPHAL April 21: The two day Multi Media Information Campaign organized by the District Information office, Churachanpur concluded today at Sainod Hall today.
The participants were informed about the various flagship programs sanctioned by funding from the centre and implemented by the state government for the welfare of the public. Various resource persons spoke on mid day meal , Rastriya Madhyamik Sikshya Abhiyan, Rural Health Mission, Total sanitation campaign and the RTI act.
The concluding function was attended by  Churachanpur ADC Thangsang, SDO of Henglep , Dk Thangboi ,ZEO of Churachanpur Joseph Lalrothang as the chief guest, president and guest of honor respectively.

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IMPHAL, April 22: Christian community in Manipur widely observed the Goodfriday, the day which marked the crucifixtion of Jesus Christ, by conducting church services, fasting and prayers.
The day is also called as “grace” as the christian communties beleives that Jesus Christ sacrifice himself to wash the sins of mankind.
Observing the day a mamoth gathering was witnessed today at the MBC centre Church, one of the largest centre Church in Manipur.
Different communities including 34 cadets of NCC led by its teacher one PD. James joint the observation.
The Church service begins from 6:30 am in the morning and laster till 9 am and followed by a fasting till 12 noon.
Stage play depicting the crucifixtion of Jesus Christ, performance of Gospels songs and music marked the observation.
Rev. L. Simon Raomei, pastor MBC was the speaker of the observation.

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IMPHAL, April 25: The State Kala Akademi is planning to maintain a Child Theater for the small children by next year, said Manipur State Kala Akademi secretary, S. Vedeshwar Sharma at the opening ceremony of the 27th All Manipur Drama Festival 2011 which kickstarted today at the auditorium of the Manipur Dramatic Union, Yaiskul Police Lane.
The festival was organized by the Manipur State Kala Akademi, Kuman Lampak Imphal.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Th. Meinya Singh, Member of Parliament (MP) Lok Sabha, as chief guest and Dr. R.K. Nimai Singh, IAS, commissioner (Art & Culture), Government of Manipur was the functional president of the opening ceremony.
Dr. R.K. Nimai maintained that theatre was introduced much before in the state than even sports and it is our culture and as such the state should adopt theatre to bring in more development to the state.

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IMPHAL April 27: Troops of 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) have apprehended three Myanmarese nationals from the general area of Tegnoupal today.
According to a release of the PRO, the troops launched an in the general area Tegnoupal on April 27. At around 10.30 am, the troops apprehended three  Myanmarese nationals traveling  from  Imphal to Moreh without valid documents.
According to the release the individuals were identified as Md  Noor Islam, 22, s/o Late Sobi Hassan, Zahid Khan, 21, s/o Late Kalu Khan and Fatima Khan, 40, w/o Noor Bhushn. All of these individuals are r/o Bujidong  ( Arkan,Myanmar) it stated
One Bangladesh SIM  and Indian currency Rs.120/- was recovered from the apprehendees who alongwith the recoveries were handed over to Tegnoupal Police station, it stated.

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IMPHAL, May 2: With the sole aim to root out the menace of drugs in Lilong area a mass rally was organised by 28 AR Lilong post alongwith local police, zila parishad faisal Maorebi, bazar secretary Liyaqat Ali and local NGO Anjuman Islah E Muaashrah lead by Moulana Abdul Aziz alias Amir on May 1.

According to a release the rally was marched off at 6 am from Lilong dam crossing various drug affected villages along NH 39 and ended at Lilong bazar at 8 am.

It further stated that a large qty of drugs comprising of 500 strips of N `“ 10, 200 bottles of recodex , 100 strips of SP tablet and 200 gms of heroin(no 4), were seized and destroyed by burning at 8:30am at Lilong bazar in the presence of 28 AR personnels, local police personnels alongwith the oc Lilong PS, local administration and the volunteers of the NGO.

The local populace extended full support to the mass rally and more then 500 persons enthusiaistically participated in the rally. The rally will go a long way in rooting out the menace of drugs from Manipur, it added.

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As Mr. James (Mugundhan), CEO UNIGROUP, failed to keep his promise, I would like to say a big sorry and my apology to all the respected leaders and investors for being unable to fulfill the desire of the investors. As per James`™s assurance at Malaysia and as per the telephonic conversation almost every day, he kept on telling me that he will be clearing the payout before the end of April, but the month has ended and nothing got materialize. Still then, I will keep on pressurizing him until and unless we get back our money. He still kept on saying that he will return the capital amount sooner or later.

Therefore, I sincerely request all the respected leaders and investors to kindly support in forming a committee or welfare so as to make alternative arrangement along with the committee to bring out some amicable solution of the prevailing situation in order to safeguard the people and to avoid unwanted troubles and violence. Trouble and violence will bring only destruction and lost and therefore, I humbly request all the investors to kindly understand and bear with me for some more time and shun any sort of violence. In the meantime, I will pursue to my level best to get back our principle amount with the committee. And whatever the funds coming from the company will be made directly credited in the committee`™s account. And I will not stop fighting the company till we achieve our desire goal and everything is possible when we all unitedly work together. Once again, I humbly request all the investors to kindly support and cooperate with me and the leaders as we are trying our very best to come out of our problem. An information office will be open in Imphal at the earliest possible time.

While we are trying our very best to come out of the prevailing situation investors are humbly requested not to create any troubles/hindrance.

Thanking your for kind cooperation and support.
Please send your feedback/suggestion to “investors.welfare@gmail.com”

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IMPHAL May 7: A press release by the general secretary (Orgn).MPP stated that Dr. Nimaichand Luwang had approved the reconstitution of Khaidem Biramani Singh,Waikhom Leikai as president, Thounaojam Debadas, Thongam Leikai as vice president, Jadumani Khomdram, Thongam Leikai as secretary, Sapam Rocket Singh, Sapam Leikai and Khomdram Sanjeet Singh, Thongam Leikai as Joint secretaries,T.Suresh Singh , Chinga Makha Ningthoujam Leikai as Treasurer and Openjit Sougrakpam, S. Dilip Singh(ex-general secretary, MPP) both from Sougrakpam Leikai, Y. Iboyaima Singh, Chingamakha Jaganatha Achouba leikak, S.Umananda Singh(Retd lecturer M.B. COLLEGE), S.Maipak Singh,both from Okram Leikai, M.Nilachandra Singh (Advocate),Thongam Leikai and A. Bishwojit Singh, Yanglem Leikai as executive members of Manipur People’s Party Singjamei Kendra Committee.

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IMPHAL, May 9: Miscreants set ablaze equipments of a signal tower of the Airtel mobile service provider located at Kwakta, under Moirang Police station yesterday morning at around 1:30 am.Reports said that the tower is situated inside the residential premises of Md. Samsed Ali, s/o Hader Ali of Kwakta Khuman ward no.18.Some of the main equipment was burnt during the arson, added the report.

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IMPHAL May 12: Announcing a rare feat of accomplishment, Andro MLA Th Syamkumar has promised the residents of Tulihan area that the water scarcity problems affecting the region will be solved by coming June.

The MLA while talking to mediapersons during the sideline of his visit said that the water supply scheme will be finished under a time schedule of two months and is set for inauguration on June 18. He said that the capacity of the reservoir will cater to at least ten thousand consumers, while adding that other such welfare schemes will be taken up within his constituency in the future also.

It maybe mentioned that a community hall which is the second largest in Andro was constructed at Angtha village within a time span of 25 days under the supervision of Th Syamkumar.

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IMPHAL, May 14: The state government will soon start the process of land acquisition along the North AOC to Minuthong road stretch as it has decided to widen the road stretch at the earliest possible.According to an official source, the process for land acquisition for widening of the road will be done as soon as the state revenue department will made the official notification, as the state government has already decided that the road stretch from North AOC to Minuthong will be widened by 15 metres on both side from the centre of the road median.It further stated that the road widening process will involve land acquisition and demolition of structures on the affected pattaland. However, the land acquisition process may take some more time even as works need to be taken up urgently as the monsoon season will soon set in.On the other hand, the state government has also decided to authorized the purchase of the required land for widening of the said road from the respective pattadars on payment of compensation of land as assessed by the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal east, and the compensation for the standing properties shall be made after due assessment by the PWD, the official source added.

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IMPHAL, May 16: The submission of the duly filled in application form for the ensuing Manipur MBBS/BDS Examination, 2011 which was earlier scheduled on May 25 has been extended upto May 26 in view of the ensuing Imphal Municipal Council Election which is on May 25.

In this regard an official notification was issued today by the Director of Health Services, Manipur.

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IMPHAL May 19: 15 days Basic course in News Reporting organized by the State Institute of Journalism, DIPR, that was started from May 2 has been concluded, said a press release by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations.A concluding function was held at the Office of DIPR in MSRTC complex located at Moirangkhom. During the function L. Lakher, Director, Information and Public relations, gave away the certificates to the participants of the training course, the release further added.

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